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Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Ciudad Hidalgo is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 14,606. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

14,606 Population 136/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
97.7 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Ciudad Hidalgo

Ciudad Hidalgo

Ciudad Hidalgo is a city in the Mexican state of Chiapas. It serves as the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of Suchiate which is the southernmost in Mexico. In the 2010 INEGI Census, it reported a population of 14,606 inhabitants.

People

Population14,606
Density136/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain97.7 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population14,606
Population Density136 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates14.6802°, -92.1520°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation97.7 inches (2,482 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ciudad Hidalgo

Ciudad Hidalgo is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 14,606. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.7 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 467 business establishments.

Income: Ciudad Hidalgo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)467

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ciudad Hidalgo

Ciudad Hidalgo has an average annual temperature of 29°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (28.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2087 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 21.8° / 34.9° 6.9
Feb 29.2°C / 85°F 22.6° / 35.8° 2.7
Mar 30°C / 86°F 23.5° / 36.5° 19.9
Apr 30.6°C / 87°F 24.5° / 36.6° 61.4
May 29.7°C / 85°F 24.4° / 35° 239.0
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 23.8° / 33.8° 334.4
Jul 28.9°C / 84°F 23.5° / 34.3° 270.1
Aug 29°C / 84°F 23.7° / 34.2° 313.3
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 23.5° / 33.5° 426.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 23.3° / 33.5° 317.5
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 23° / 34.3° 83.9
Dec 28.4°C / 83°F 22.3° / 34.6° 11.1
Ciudad Hidalgo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Mexico avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area107.1 sq mi (277.5 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates14.6802°N, 92.1520°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.7"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 19.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,965 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 82 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 53 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 30 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 149 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 34 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 63 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 32 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 81 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 61 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 139 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 44 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 131 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 9 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 143 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 110 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 45 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 88 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 101 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 126 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 247 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 287 km
1998 Lester Category 1 248 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 291 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 LAGO DE ATITLAN Meteorological 4.0 m 98 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 82 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 51 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 65 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 69 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 104 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 139 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 139 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 154 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 170 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 193 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 10.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 16.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 19.0 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in

Ciudad Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Ciudad Hidalgo

Institution Type Founded Website
TELESECUNDARIA 722 College

Schools in Ciudad Hidalgo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria "México"
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Radio Stations near Ciudad Hidalgo

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, américa AAC
Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, baladas AAC
W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas 99.5 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
RADIO ESLA (GT) AAC
Dinámica 89.9 FM (GT) entretenimiento, latino MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ciudad Hidalgo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Soconusco

Libraries in Ciudad Hidalgo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula0.0
Liberira La Excelencia0.0
Libreria El Maestro0.0

Farmers Markets in Ciudad Hidalgo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Los Laureles"
Mercado "Los Laureles"
Mercado Los cerritos
Mercado Los cerritos
Mercado municipal de Pajapita
Mercado Publico
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Juan
Mercado Sebastian Escobar
Mercado Sebastian Escobar
San Juan

Hotels in Ciudad Hidalgo

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mariscal
Mazari II
Sahara

Restaurants in Ciudad Hidalgo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mazari II

Cafes in Ciudad Hidalgo

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Daly
Comedor Mary Hidalgo
OXXO
Pensión Mi Ranchito

Clinics in Ciudad Hidalgo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IMSS UMF

Train Stations in Ciudad Hidalgo

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Ciudad Hidalgo

Bus Stations in Ciudad Hidalgo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de combis

Gas Stations in Ciudad Hidalgo

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex
TotalEnergies Tapachula

Banks in Ciudad Hidalgo

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banorte

Breweries in Ciudad Hidalgo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Capricornio
Capricornio
Corona de Tapachula
Corona de Tapachula

Stadiums & Teams in Ciudad Hidalgo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ciudad Hidalgo

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Hato AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
El Paso del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ciudad Hidalgo

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
Estafeta Mexicana

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ciudad Hidalgo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica "San Andrés Apostol"
Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Ultimos Dias
Sala Evangélica

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Merida

🇲🇽 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 Ciudad Hidalgo

What is the population of Ciudad Hidalgo?

Ciudad Hidalgo has a population of 14,606 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 107.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ciudad Hidalgo?

Ciudad Hidalgo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 97.7 inches.

How is the job market in Ciudad Hidalgo?

The job market in Ciudad Hidalgo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 467 business establishments in the area.

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