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Cintalapa, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Cintalapa is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,571. Elevation: 1,611 ft (491 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,571 Population 0/sq mi density
1,611 ft Elevation 491 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
85.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cintalapa

Cintalapa

Cintalapa is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southeastern Mexico and is the westernmost municipality in Chiapas. It covers an area of 2404.6 km2.

People

Population1,571
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain85.2 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Population1,571
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Coordinates16.9236°, -91.3615°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation85.2 inches (2,164 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cintalapa

Cintalapa is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,571. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet (491 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Cintalapa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cintalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Area5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.9236°N, 91.3615°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.2"
124% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 134 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 107 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 148 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 114 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 111 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 47 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 143 km
Feb 9, 2010 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M4.9 149 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 101 km
Jul 14, 2019 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala M4.8 138 km
Jul 23, 2023 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico M4.7 100 km
Apr 9, 1991 2 km ESE of Sinaloa, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Jan 24, 1997 11 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M4.6 114 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 37 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 89 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 116 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 44 km
Jun 12, 2007 8 km NNW of Nentón, Guatemala M4.6 126 km
Jul 18, 2021 6 km SSW of Barillas, Guatemala M4.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Earl (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Earl Category 1 267 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 282 km
2010 Richard Category 1 236 km
2007 Dean Category 3 269 km
2001 Iris Category 3 295 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 13.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.6 in
August 75°F (24°C) 12.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 14.3 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 9.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
December 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in

Cintalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Cintalapa

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOOM FM 91.5 (Cintalapa) - 91.5 FM - XHCCAG-FM - Cadena Boom FM - Cintalapa, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps

Airports Near Cintalapa

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Tenosique AirportSmall Airport
Yalcok AirportSmall Airport

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 Cintalapa

What is the population of Cintalapa?

Cintalapa has a population of 1,571 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,900.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cintalapa?

Cintalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cintalapa?

The job market in Cintalapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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