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Chacalapa, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Chacalapa is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 2,298. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,298 Population 28/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,298
Density28/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population2,298
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates18.0781°, -94.7025°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,880 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chacalapa

Chacalapa is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 2,298. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 74 business establishments.

Income: Chacalapa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chacalapa

Chacalapa has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 18.7° / 26.3° 105.6
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 19.3° / 28.2° 61.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 29.9° 35.1
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 22.1° / 33.4° 22.0
May 28.8°C / 84°F 23.9° / 33.6° 103.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.9° 211.1
Jul 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 32.2° 223.2
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.5° 341.1
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.8° 556.8
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.3° 425.7
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.1° 298.4
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 19.1° / 27.5° 162.5
Chacalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area81.5 sq mi (211.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates18.0781°N, 94.7025°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,082 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 104 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 110 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 128 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 42 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 113 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 128 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 131 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 75 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 46 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 113 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 104 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 74 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 131 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 119 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 55 km
Jan 6, 2013 2 km ESE of Matías Romero, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 108 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 280 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 238 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 226 km
2010 Karl Category 3 182 km
2007 Dean Category 2 237 km
2005 Stan Category 1 62 km
1997 Rick Category 1 279 km
1990 Diana Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 76 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 12.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Chacalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.7") and April the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Chacalapa

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ISTMO 94.9 (Acayucan) - 94.9 FM - XHPTEA-FM - ACayucan, Veracruz 94.9 fm, acayucan AAC+ 80 kbps
LA KEBUENA 93.9 (Acayucan) - 93.9 FM - XHEVZ-FM - Acayucan, Veracruz 93.9 fm, acayucan MP3 128 kbps
MEZKLA FM 104.7 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 104.7 FM - XHPTLA-FM - Grupo Mezkla - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 104.7 fm, américa MP3
RADIO SENSACIONAL DIGITAL 93.9 (Allende) - 93.9 FM - XHVD-FM - Allende, Coahuila MP3 64 kbps

Libraries in Chacalapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Oralia Bringas de García0.0
Biblioteca Pública C.Viriato Da Silveira0.0
Biblioteca Pública Cuauhtémoc0.0
Biblioteca y Plaza Comunitaria0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Edificio O0.0
USBI0.0
USBI0.0

Farmers Markets in Chacalapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Vicente Obregón"
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Cuauhtémoc
Mercado Díaz Ordaz
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Cosoleacaque
Mercado Pino Suarez
Mercado Publico Municipal Miguel Aleman Valdez
Mercado Santa Clara
Mercado Solidaridad
Mercado Solidaridad 2
Tianguis Tomito
Tianguis Tomito

Stadiums & Teams in Chacalapa

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Airports Near Chacalapa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chacalapa

What is the population of Chacalapa?

Chacalapa has a population of 2,298 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 81.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chacalapa?

Chacalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.

How is the job market in Chacalapa?

Chacalapa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 74 business establishments in the area.

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