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Chiapa, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Chiapa is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 808. Elevation: 4,675 ft (1,425 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

808 Population 6/sq mi density
4,675 ft Elevation 1,425 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population808
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation4,675 ft (1,425 m)
Population808
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,675 ft (1,425 m)
Coordinates18.4669°, -96.9450°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chiapa

Chiapa is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 808. The city sits at an elevation of 4,675 feet (1,425 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Chiapa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chiapa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,675 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Mexico avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,675 ft (1,425 m)
Area134.1 sq mi (347.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.4669°N, 96.9450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 53 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 53 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 136 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 113 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 139 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 107 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 93 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 124 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 109 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 150 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 74 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 123 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 89 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 76 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 78 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 136 km
May 30, 2018 6 km SE of San Agustín Atenango, Mexico M4.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 277 km
2024 John Category 3 293 km
2022 Agatha Category 1 291 km
2021 Grace Category 3 238 km
2017 Katia Category 2 238 km
2017 Max Category 1 286 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 174 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 241 km
2010 Karl Category 3 51 km
2007 Dean Category 2 226 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 226 km
2005 Stan Category 1 216 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 271 km
1997 Rick Category 1 287 km
1990 Diana Category 2 271 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 279 km
1988 Debby Category 1 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 71 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 83 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 101 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 105 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 116 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 135 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 145 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 184 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 187 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 14.0 in
July 57°F (14°C) 15.8 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 15.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 15.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 8.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
December 62°F (16°C) 3.0 in

Chiapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Chiapa

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Chiapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Zongolica

Airports Near Chiapa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Chiapa

What is the population of Chiapa?

Chiapa has a population of 808 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 134.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chiapa?

Chiapa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Chiapa?

The job market in Chiapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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