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Chontla, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Chontla is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 2,320. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,320 Population 38/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
66.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Chontla

Chontla is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in the northern part of the state, about 220 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 361.09 km2. It is located at 21°18′N 97°55′W.

People

Population2,320
Density38/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain66.6 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population2,320
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates21.2958°, -97.9242°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation66.6 inches (1,691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chontla

Chontla is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 2,320. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 74 business establishments.

Income: Chontla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chontla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area61.4 sq mi (159.1 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates21.2958°N, 97.9242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 21, 2011.

Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 144 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 106 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 146 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 113 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 139 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 143 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 92 km
2017 Katia Category 2 115 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 199 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 258 km
2010 Karl Category 3 282 km
2010 Alex Category 1 296 km
2007 Dean Category 2 110 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 123 km
2000 Keith Category 1 111 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 41 km
1993 Gert Category 2 45 km
1990 Diana Category 2 70 km
1988 Debby Category 1 93 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in Warmest
July 78°F (25°C) 8.5 in
August 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 14.0 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in

Chontla has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 63°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and March the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Chontla

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Huasteca - 90.5 FM - XHTI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tantoyuca, Veracruz 90.5 fm, américa MP3

Farmers Markets in Chontla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Cerro Azul

Banks in Chontla

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Breweries in Chontla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
El Oasis
Km 22
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
SIX

Airports Near Chontla

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Cabo Rojo AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Fausto Vega Santander AirportSmall Airport
Isla del Toro AirstripSmall Airport
Isla Fronton AirportSmall Airport
Isla Juana Ramirez AirstripSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirstripSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Plan de Iguala AirportSmall Airport
Tampachiche AirportSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chontla

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de Santa Catarina

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 Chontla

What is the population of Chontla?

Chontla has a population of 2,320 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 61.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chontla?

Chontla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches.

How is the job market in Chontla?

The job market in Chontla is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 74 business establishments in the area.

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