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Chimalapa, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Chimalapa is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 2,008. Elevation: 6,706 ft (2,044 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

2,008 Population 19/sq mi density
6,706 ft Elevation 2,044 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,008
Density19/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain53.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation6,706 ft (2,044 m)
Population2,008
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation6,706 ft (2,044 m)
Coordinates20.1881°, -98.1600°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation53.2 inches (1,350 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chimalapa

Chimalapa is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 2,008. The city sits at an elevation of 6,706 feet (2,044 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 64 business establishments.

Income: Chimalapa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)64

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Chimalapa

Chimalapa has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 483 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 6.5° / 21.5° 6.2
Feb 15.6°C / 60°F 7.9° / 23.4° 10.5
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 9.4° / 25.8° 10.9
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.5° 29.8
May 19.7°C / 67°F 12° / 27.4° 28.9
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 12.1° / 24.9° 69.1
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.9° 72.8
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.1° 71.1
Sep 17.3°C / 63°F 11.7° / 22.9° 98.3
Oct 16°C / 61°F 9.7° / 22.3° 67.6
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 8° / 21.7° 12.1
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 7° / 22.4° 5.8
Chimalapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,706 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,706 ft (2,044 m)
Area107.4 sq mi (278.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates20.1881°N, 98.1600°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 96 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 150 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 135 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 65 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 96 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 104 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 128 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 142 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 59 km
2017 Katia Category 2 120 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 164 km
2010 Karl Category 3 202 km
2007 Dean Category 2 96 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 116 km
2000 Keith Category 1 216 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 164 km
1993 Gert Category 2 102 km
1990 Diana Category 2 112 km
1988 Debby Category 1 106 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 93 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 113 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 123 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 125 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 131 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 135 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 138 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 148 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 158 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 159 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 12.0 in
July 58°F (15°C) 14.1 in
August 67°F (20°C) 13.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 15.5 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in
November 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in

Chimalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Chimalapa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Chimalapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico
Museo de atuendos indígenas de la región
Museo de Datos Históricos
Museo de Zazacuala
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo Etnologico Huasteco

Libraries in Chimalapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Benito Juárez0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Octavio Paz0.0

Farmers Markets in Chimalapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado histórico Guillermo Rossel
Mercado Honey
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Gilberto Gómez Carbajal

Stadiums & Teams in Chimalapa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chimalapa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chimalapa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Neuróticos Anónimos

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Waterfalls
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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 Chimalapa

What is the population of Chimalapa?

Chimalapa has a population of 2,008 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 107.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chimalapa?

Chimalapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches.

How is the job market in Chimalapa?

The job market in Chimalapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 64 business establishments in the area.

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