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Chichihualco, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Chichihualco is a small city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 10,690. Elevation: 3,766 ft (1,148 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

10,690 Population 32/sq mi density
3,766 ft Elevation 1,148 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
46.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Chichihualco

Chichihualco is a city in the south of Mexico. It forms the administrative centre of the municipality of Leonardo Bravo
It is located in the centre of the state of Guerrero, about 21 kilometres northwest of the state capital, Chilpancingo.

People

Population10,690
Density32/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation3,766 ft (1,148 m)
Population10,690
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation3,766 ft (1,148 m)
Coordinates17.6590°, -99.6762°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.0 inches (1,169 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chichihualco

Chichihualco is a small city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 10,690. The city sits at an elevation of 3,766 feet (1,148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 342 business establishments.

Income: Chichihualco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)342

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chichihualco

Chichihualco has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is May (25.1°C), the coldest is Dec (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1030 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.3°C / 69°F 9.7° / 31.2° 2.5
Feb 21.6°C / 71°F 11° / 33.9° 3.0
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 12.9° / 35.7° 2.8
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 14.2° / 36.8° 8.9
May 25.1°C / 77°F 15.5° / 36.9° 40.8
Jun 23.6°C / 75°F 16.5° / 34.4° 154.1
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 16.9° / 31.5° 176.5
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 16.4° / 30° 220.3
Sep 21.9°C / 71°F 16.1° / 29.1° 272.1
Oct 21.4°C / 70°F 13.9° / 28.4° 127.1
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 11.2° / 29° 20.1
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 10.1° / 29° 2.1
Chichihualco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,766 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,766 ft (1,148 m)
Area339.0 sq mi (878.1 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates17.6590°N, 99.6762°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 141 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 147 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 137 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 143 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 123 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 106 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 89 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 107 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 130 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 68 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 76 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 56 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 74 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 75 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 144 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 149 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 139 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 74 km
2024 John Category 3 42 km
2023 Otis Category 5 66 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 245 km
2021 Rick Category 2 226 km
2017 Max Category 1 128 km
2015 Marty Category 1 288 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 177 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 272 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 229 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 207 km
2006 John Category 4 281 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 73 km
1997 Rick Category 2 245 km
1996 Alma Category 2 291 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 291 km
1996 Boris Category 1 163 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 250 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 111 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 52 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 108 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 98 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 81 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 143 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 52 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 76 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 140 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 54 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 93 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 147 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 134 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 98 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 122 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 161 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 168 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 8.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in
August 69°F (21°C) 9.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 9.4 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in

Chichihualco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Chichihualco

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria General Leonardo Bravo
Colegio de Bachilleres Plantel No.26
Escuela SEC. Técnica No. 44
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Radio Stations near Chichihualco

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 99.7 (Chilpancingo) - 99.7 FM - XHEPI-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 23 kbps
DSS RADIO 107.9 (Chilpancingo) - 107.9 FM - XHSCAS-FM - Digital con Sentido Social 106.3, A.C. - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 107.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
W RADIO 105.1 (Chilpancingo) - 105.1 FM - XHEZUM-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 105.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chichihualco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa museo José Juárez UAGro
Museo Interactivo "La Avispa"
Museo Interactivo "La Avispa"
Museo Regional de Guerrero

Libraries in Chichihualco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Gobierno del Estado0.0

Farmers Markets in Chichihualco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Colonia del Pri

Airports Near Chichihualco

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chichihualco

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Guerrero (CRIG)

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 Chichihualco

What is the population of Chichihualco?

Chichihualco has a population of 10,690 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 339.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chichihualco?

Chichihualco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches.

How is the job market in Chichihualco?

The job market in Chichihualco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 342 business establishments in the area.

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