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Chilpancingo, Mexico
Guerrero · Mexico
Chilpancingo is a large city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 187,251. Elevation: 4,098 ft (1,249 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 187,251 |
| Population Density | 617 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,098 ft (1,249 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.5523°, -99.5012° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guerrero |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.4 inches (1,052 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chilpancingo
Chilpancingo is a large city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 187,251. The city sits at an elevation of 4,098 feet (1,249 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Chilpancingo vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 26 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 1 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Chilpancingo
Chilpancingo 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,098 ft (1,249 m) |
| Area | 303.6 sq mi (786.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 617/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5523°N, 99.5012°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 41 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 90 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 94 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 81 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 125 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 41 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 70 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 129 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 39 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 75 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 174 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 175 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in |
Chilpancingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Chilpancingo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Universitaria, Universidad Autonoma de Guerrero | University | - | , |
| Instituto Tecnologico De Chilpancingo | College | - | Visit → |
| Rectoría UAGro. | University | - | , |
| Rectoría Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero | University | - | , |
| Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero | University | - | , |
| Universidad Pedagogica Nacional | University | - | , |
Schools in Chilpancingo
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centenaria Escuela Normal del Estado "Ignacio Manuel Altamirano" | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Federal Urbana Siervo de la Nación | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Sec. Gral. "José Agustín Ramírez" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria José María Morelos | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Sec. Fed. Raymundo Abarca Alarcón | - | - | - | - |
| Centro de Bachillerato Tecnológico Industrial y de Servicios No. 134 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Técnica Industrial Núm. 81 "Aarón Flores Moctezuma" | - | - | - | - |
| CETis 135 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Normal Urbana Federal "Profr. Rafael Ramírez" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria "Gral. Vicente Guerrero" | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin de Niños "Gral. Vicente Guerrero" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Galo Soberón y Parra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Gral. Lázaro Cárdenas | - | - | - | - |
| Conalep Chilpancingo 113 | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Lauro Aguirre | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Quetzalcóatl | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Sec. Wilfrido Massieuo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco Figueroa Mata | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria FED. 18 DE MARZO | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Adolfo López Mateo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Superior de Enfermería No. 1 UAGro | - | - | - | - |
| María montessori | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Chilancingo-CECH | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria General Antonio I. Delgado | - | - | - | - |
| Luz Velasco Estrada | - | - | - | - |
| U. A. Preparatoria No. 9 Ernesto Che Guevara | - | - | - | - |
| Unidad Academica Preparatoria No. 1 Aaron M. Flores | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Himno Nacional | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Chilpancingo
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 Chilpancingo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa museo José Juárez UAGro | ||||
| Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" | ||||
| Museo Interactivo "La Avispa" | ||||
| Museo Regional de Guerrero |
Libraries in Chilpancingo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Gobierno del Estado | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chilpancingo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Colonia del Pri |
Hotels in Chilpancingo
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Chilpancingo
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chilpancingo
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Chilpancingo
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Chilpancingo
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Chilpancingo
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Chilpancingo
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Chilpancingo
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chilpancingo
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chilpancingo
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chilpancingo
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chilpancingo
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chilpancingo
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chilpancingo
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chilpancingo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chilpancingo
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Los Filos | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Zacacoyuca | - | Small Airport |
| Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González) | - | Small Airport |
| Chilpancingo National Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chilpancingo
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL |
Treatment Centers in Chilpancingo
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Guerrero (CRIG) |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chilpancingo
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de la Asunción de María | |
| Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Iglesia de San Antonio | |
| Iglesia de San Mateo | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| La luz del mundo | |
| Parroquia de San Francisco |
Quick Facts
Around Chilpancingo
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chilpancingo
1 places within 15 km
- • Zona arqueológica "Pezuapan"
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Chilpancingo
What is the population of Chilpancingo?
Chilpancingo has a population of 187,251 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 617 people per square mile, spread across 303.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chilpancingo?
Chilpancingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.
How is the job market in Chilpancingo?
The job market in Chilpancingo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area, including 3 restaurants and food service locations.