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Chilapa de Álvarez, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Chilapa de Álvarez is a mid-size city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 31,157. Elevation: 4,613 ft (1,406 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

31,157 Population 68/sq mi density
4,613 ft Elevation 1,406 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
45.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population31,157
Density68/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation4,613 ft (1,406 m)
Population31,157
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation4,613 ft (1,406 m)
Coordinates17.5992°, -99.1739°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chilapa de Álvarez

Chilapa de Álvarez is a mid-size city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 31,157. The city sits at an elevation of 4,613 feet (1,406 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 997 business establishments.

Income: Chilapa de Álvarez vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)997

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Chilapa de Álvarez

Chilapa de Álvarez 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
Chilapa de Álvarez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,613 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,613 ft (1,406 m)
Area459.5 sq mi (1,190.2 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates17.5992°N, 99.1739°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,068 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 110 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 128 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 106 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 87 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 130 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 114 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 95 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 107 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 69 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 62 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 113 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 108 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Jun 7, 1992 8 km E of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M5.4 134 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 57 km
2024 John Category 3 74 km
2023 Otis Category 5 108 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 293 km
2021 Rick Category 2 273 km
2017 Max Category 1 104 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 210 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 182 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 222 km
2010 Karl Category 2 289 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 87 km
1997 Rick Category 2 231 km
1996 Boris Category 1 206 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 277 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 80 km
1984 Odile Category 2 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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 63 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 142 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 89 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 118 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 110 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 123 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 63 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 94 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 110 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 56 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 79 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 118 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 165 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 169 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 179 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 184 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 9.4 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in

Chilapa de Álvarez has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Chilapa de Álvarez

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro de Bachillerato Tecnologico Agropecuario No. 224 College

Schools in Chilapa de Álvarez

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Preparatoria N° 26
Preparatoria José Vasconcelos
CECYTEC
Preparatoria 26
Escuela Secundaria Jose de San Martín
Seminario Inmaculada Concepción
CONALEP
CECYTEC
Instituto Carrillo Cárdenas
Colegio Morelos
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Radio Stations near Chilapa de Álvarez

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

Libraries in Chilapa de Álvarez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Quechultenango0.0

Farmers Markets in Chilapa de Álvarez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Quechultenango
Mercado Municipal de Chilapa de Alvarez

Monuments in Chilapa de Álvarez

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Chilapa de Álvarez

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Airports Near Chilapa de Álvarez

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chilapa de Álvarez

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvario
Catedral de Chilapa
Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis
Iglesia de San Rafael
Iglesia Dulce Nombre de María
Iglesia La Villa
Iglesia San Antonio
Iglesia San José
Iglesia San Juan Bautista
Inmaculada Concepcón
Las Hijas de María
Santa Gertrudis
Seminario Diocesano de la Inmaculada

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 de Álvarez

What is the population of Chilapa de Álvarez?

Chilapa de Álvarez has a population of 31,157 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 459.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chilapa de Álvarez?

Chilapa de Álvarez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches.

How is the job market in Chilapa de Álvarez?

The job market in Chilapa de Álvarez is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 997 business establishments in the area.

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