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Chinameca, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Chinameca is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 7,547. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

7,547 Population 93/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Chinameca

Chinameca is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

People

Population7,547
Density93/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population7,547
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates18.0220°, -94.6795°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,880 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chinameca

Chinameca is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 7,547. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 242 business establishments.

Income: Chinameca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)242

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chinameca

Chinameca has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 18.7° / 26.3° 105.6
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 19.3° / 28.2° 61.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 29.9° 35.1
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 22.1° / 33.4° 22.0
May 28.8°C / 84°F 23.9° / 33.6° 103.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.9° 211.1
Jul 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 32.2° 223.2
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.5° 341.1
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.8° 556.8
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.3° 425.7
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.1° 298.4
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 19.1° / 27.5° 162.5
Chinameca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area81.5 sq mi (211.0 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates18.0220°N, 94.6795°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 98 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 110 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 40 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 108 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 109 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 125 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 79 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 45 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 134 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 148 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 135 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 108 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 149 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 68 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 98 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 113 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 49 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 124 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 299 km
2021 Grace Category 3 287 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 244 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 219 km
2010 Karl Category 3 188 km
2007 Dean Category 2 242 km
2005 Stan Category 1 68 km
1997 Rick Category 1 275 km
1990 Diana Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 82 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 12.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Chinameca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.7") and April the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Chinameca

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CBTIS 250
Escuela Primaria Vicente Guerrero
Escuela Secundaria Técnica Industrial No. 81
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Radio Stations near Chinameca

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ISTMO 94.9 (Acayucan) - 94.9 FM - XHPTEA-FM - ACayucan, Veracruz 94.9 fm, acayucan AAC+ 80 kbps
LA KEBUENA 93.9 (Acayucan) - 93.9 FM - XHEVZ-FM - Acayucan, Veracruz 93.9 fm, acayucan MP3 128 kbps
RADIO SENSACIONAL DIGITAL 93.9 (Allende) - 93.9 FM - XHVD-FM - Allende, Coahuila MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Chinameca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueología Olmeca

Libraries in Chinameca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Oralia Bringas de García0.0
Biblioteca Pública C.Viriato Da Silveira0.0
Biblioteca Pública Cuauhtémoc0.0
Biblioteca y Plaza Comunitaria0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Edificio O0.0
USBI0.0
USBI0.0

Farmers Markets in Chinameca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Vicente Obregón"
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Cuauhtémoc
Mercado De Peces
Mercado De Peces
Mercado Díaz Ordaz
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Cosoleacaque
Mercado Pino Suarez
Mercado Popular Morelos
Mercado Publico Municipal Miguel Aleman Valdez
Mercado Puerto México
Mercado Santa Clara
Mercado Solidaridad
Mercado Solidaridad 2
Mercado Úrsulo Galván
Tianguis Tomito
Tianguis Tomito

Stadiums & Teams in Chinameca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chinameca

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chinameca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Juan Bautista

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 Chinameca

What is the population of Chinameca?

Chinameca has a population of 7,547 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 81.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chinameca?

Chinameca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.

How is the job market in Chinameca?

Chinameca has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 242 business establishments in the area.

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