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Chetumal, Mexico
Quintana Roo · Mexico
Chetumal is a large city in Quintana Roo, Mexico with a population of 169,028. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 169,028 |
| Population Density | 8,095 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.5196°, -88.3040° |
| Timezone | America/Cancun |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Quintana Roo |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.0 inches (1,168 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chetumal
Chetumal is a large city in Mexico (Quintana Roo) with a population of 169,028. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is America/Cancun.
Income: Chetumal vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 69 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 4 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Chetumal
Chetumal has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (24.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1327 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,095/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5196°N, 88.3040°W |
| Timezone | America/Cancun |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Chetumal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Chetumal
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| A - EDIFICIO DE RECTORIA | University | — | — |
| CBTIS. 214 | College | — | — |
| CETMAR 10 Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos del Mar | University | — | — |
| División de Ciencias de la Salud | University | — | — |
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| Instituto Tecnológico de Chetumal | University | — | Visit → |
| Instituto Tecnológico de la Zona Maya | College | — | — |
| Universidad de Quintana Roo (UQROO) | University | — | — |
| Universidad Modelo Chetumal | University | — | — |
| Universidad Pedagógica Nacional | University | — | — |
| Universidad Poilitécnica de Bacalar | University | — | — |
| Universidad Tecnológica de Chetumal | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Uninova | University | — | — |
Schools in Chetumal
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Luis Donaldo Colosio | — | — | — | — |
| ESC. PRIM. OCTAVIO PAZ | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Centenario de la Revolución Mexicana | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Ignacio Herrera López | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Patria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Mariano Azuela | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Bachillerato Tecnológico Industrial y de Servicios No. 253 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Konhunlich | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco Primo de Verdad | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños Arcoiris | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco I. Madero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica No. 2 Justo Sierra Méndez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Eva Sámano de López Mateos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hidalgo | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Adolfo López Mateos | — | — | — | — |
| Ocho de Octubre | — | — | — | — |
| Cumbres | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Armando Escobar Nava | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto de Capacitación para el Trabajo | — | — | — | — |
| CONALEP | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria David Alfaro Siqueiros | — | — | — | — |
| Eva Sámano de López Mateos | — | — | — | — |
| City College | — | — | — | — |
| Niños Héroes Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Middle School No. 15 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Guadalupe Victoria | — | — | — | — |
| Bachilleres No. 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Cecyte | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Técnica Número 27 | — | — | — | — |
| CECyTE Chetumal | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Atención Multiple Anne Sullivan | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Capacitación para el Trabajo Industrial Número 141 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Fernando Figueroa Guardia | — | — | — | — |
| ESCUELA PRIMARIA RUFO FIGUEROA | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Forjadores de Quintana Roo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chetumal
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATIDOS FM 89.7 (Chetumal) - 89.7 FM - XHLAR-FM - Luna Medios - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 89.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA LUPE 95.3 (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Multimedios Radio / Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 95.3 fm, américa | AAC 128 kbps | |
| SOL STEREO 97.7 (Chetumal) - 97.7 FM - XHWO-FM - Grupo Sol Comunicaciones - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 97.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W RADIO 92.1 (Chetumal) - 92.1 FM - XHCCBQ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 92.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Chetumal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
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| House of Culture | ||||
| Museo de la Cultura Maya | ||||
| Museo del Faro "Federico R. Alcérreca" | ||||
| Site Museum | ||||
| Teatro al aire libre yoo´k ol kab |
Libraries in Chetumal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Santiago Pacheco Cruz | 0.0 | |||||
| EDIFICIO H | 0.0 | |||||
| Sarteneja Community Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Chetumal
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chetumal
23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chetumal
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chetumal
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chetumal
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chetumal
8 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chetumal
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chetumal
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Chetumal
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chetumal
13 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chetumal
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chetumal
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chetumal
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chetumal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chetumal
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chetumal International Airport | CTM | Medium Airport |
| Corozal Airport | CZH | Medium Airport |
| John Greif II Airport | SPR | Medium Airport |
| Sartaneja Airport | SJX | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Kohunlinch | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Mahahual | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Pulticub | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Xcalak | — | Small Airport |
| Backlanding Airport | — | Small Airport |
| H.E Alfredo Martinez (Tower Hill) Airstrip | ORZ | Small Airport |
| Johnny Chan Chen Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pucte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Felipe Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Cruz Airport | STU | Small Airport |
| Tres Leguas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chetumal
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Mexico | |
| FedEx |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chetumal
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Iglesia San José de Yermo y Parrés | |
| Iglesia San Pedro y San Pablo | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| MCI LIDS Chetumal | |
| Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro |
Quick Facts
Around Chetumal
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chetumal
3 places within 15 km
- • Acuario Mamisha
- • Dos Mulas
- • Zona Arqueológica Oxtankah
🇲🇽 About Mexico
Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chetumal
What is the population of Chetumal?
Chetumal has a population of 169,028 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8,095 people per square mile, spread across 20.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chetumal?
Chetumal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.
How is the job market in Chetumal?
The job market in Chetumal is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 69 business establishments in the area, including 21 restaurants and food service locations.