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Chiquilá, Mexico

Quintana Roo · Mexico

Chiquilá is a small town in Quintana Roo, Mexico with a population of 1,466. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,466 Population 343/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
44.3 in Annual Rain
America / Cancun Timezone

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About Chiquilá

Chiquilá

Chiquilá is a pueblo (village) located in the municipality of Lázaro Cárdenas in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, in the extreme northeast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and its location allows it to be the maritime link to Isla Holbox, an island with a significant tourist influx.

People

Population1,466
Density343/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,466
Population Density343 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates21.4327°, -87.3356°
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuintana Roo
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation44.3 inches (1,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chiquilá

Chiquilá is a small town in Mexico (Quintana Roo) with a population of 1,466. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is America/Cancun.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: Chiquilá vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chiquilá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates21.4327°N, 87.3356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 12, 2015.

Jan 12, 2015 Gulf of America M4.0 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 137 km
2024 Beryl Category 3 118 km
2024 Helene Category 1 99 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 274 km
2021 Grace Category 1 148 km
2020 Delta Category 3 38 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 110 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 137 km
2020 Laura Category 1 248 km
2018 Michael Category 2 232 km
2017 Nate Category 1 245 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 294 km
2010 Paula Category 2 151 km
2009 Ida Category 2 128 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 26 km
2005 Emily Category 4 116 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 209 km
2002 Lili Category 3 225 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 63 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in

Chiquilá has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and March the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Chiquilá

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
EMSaD Chiquilá
Escuela Primaria
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Radio Stations near Chiquilá

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MIX 580 (Cancún) - 580 AM - XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, Quintana Roo 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO TURQUESA 105.1 (Cancún) - 105.1 FM - XHNUC-FM - Grupo Turquesa - Cancún, Quintana Roo 105.1 fm, cancún MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Chiquilá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Holbox Street Food Market
Mercadito

Restaurants in Chiquilá

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Emporio de las Empanadas
El Mexicano
El Puerto
La Palapa
Laguna Conil
Los Cocos
Pelicanos

Bus Stations in Chiquilá

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autobuses de Oriente (ADO)
Bus Station Chiquilla

Gas Stations in Chiquilá

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1873830718
Pemex

Airports Near Chiquilá

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cancún International AirportCUNLarge Airport
Aeródromo HolboxSmall Airport
Aeródromo Viento y SolSmall Airport
Isla Mujeres National AirportISJSmall Airport
Lorenzos AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Cancun

🇲🇽 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 Chiquilá

What is the population of Chiquilá?

Chiquilá has a population of 1,466 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 343 people per square mile, spread across 4.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chiquilá?

Chiquilá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.

How is the job market in Chiquilá?

The job market in Chiquilá is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

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