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Chilapa, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Chilapa is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,282. Elevation: 7,365 ft (2,245 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

1,282 Population 15/sq mi density
7,365 ft Elevation 2,245 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
59.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Chilapa

Chilapa

Chilapa de Álvarez, informally known as Chilapa, is a town located in the municipality of Chilapa de Álvarez in the Mexican state of Guerrero. The town is located approximately 54 kilometers east of the state capital Chilpancingo.

People

Population1,282
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain59.9 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation7,365 ft (2,245 m)
Population1,282
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation7,365 ft (2,245 m)
Coordinates18.9886°, -97.1542°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation59.9 inches (1,521 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chilapa

Chilapa is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,282. The city sits at an elevation of 7,365 feet (2,245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Chilapa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chilapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,365 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,365 ft (2,245 m)
Area87.1 sq mi (225.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates18.9886°N, 97.1542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 27, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 149 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 73 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 104 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 116 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 115 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 122 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 82 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 121 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 129 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 121 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 116 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 140 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 112 km
Aug 29, 2002 Oaxaca, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 143 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Feb 20, 2015 8 km WNW of Santiago, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 178 km
2017 Katia Category 2 179 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 127 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 288 km
2010 Karl Category 3 39 km
2007 Dean Category 2 169 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 168 km
2005 Stan Category 1 241 km
2000 Keith Category 1 269 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 281 km
1993 Gert Category 2 249 km
1990 Diana Category 2 213 km
1988 Debby Category 1 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 13 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 22 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 39 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 46 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 56 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 83 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 87 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 154 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 158 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
April 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 9.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.8 in
August 67°F (20°C) 8.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 10.2 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
December 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Chilapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Chilapa

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

Museums in Chilapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Consistorial
Casa de Leyendas
MURO Museo Raices Orizaba
Museo de Arte del Estado de Veracruz
Museo de Arte Popular de Veracruz
Museo de Córdoba
Museo de Historia del Futbol
Museo de la Cerveza
Museo de la Hotelería Mexicana
Museo del Café
Museo del Café
Museo Memoria Histórica de Orizaba
Museo Neri Vela
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Polifórum Mier y Pesado
Salón de la Fama

Libraries in Chilapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Antonio M. Quirasco"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal De Jose Bernardo Couto0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Rubén Calatayud B.0.0
Fernando Salmerón Roiz0.0
Gral. Mariano Escobedo0.0
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chilapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comerciantes Tepeaca y Fortín
La Garza
Mercado "3 de Agosto"
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado "Zapata"
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Cerritos
Mercado de Artesanias de las Altas Montañas
Mercado de Flores Venustiano Carranza
Mercado Ejidal
Mercado El Parián
Mercado Floristas
Mercado Juárez
Mercado La Isla
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Melchor Ocampo
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Bicentenario
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal de Ixtaczoquitlán
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Naranjal
Mercado Revolución
Mercado San Sebastian
Mercado Santa Gertrudis
Mercado Tratados de Córdoba
Mercado Zapoapan
Modesto Escalona
Tianguis "La Llave"
Tianguis "La Vía"
Tianguis "San Martín Texmelucan"
Tianguis El Pueblito
Tianguis La 9
Tianguis Siglo XXI

Stadiums & Teams in Chilapa

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio "Rafael Murillo Vidal"
Estadio Beisborama

Airports Near Chilapa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja 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 Chilapa

What is the population of Chilapa?

Chilapa has a population of 1,282 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 87.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chilapa?

Chilapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

How is the job market in Chilapa?

Chilapa has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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