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Coatzacoalcos, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Coatzacoalcos is a large city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 310,698. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

310,698 Population 1,709/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population310,698
Density1,709/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.3%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population310,698
Population Density1,709 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates18.1491°, -94.4447°
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 Coatzacoalcos

Coatzacoalcos is a large city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 310,698. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 111 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Income: Coatzacoalcos vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)111

Business (County)

Restaurants30
Healthcare23
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Coatzacoalcos

Coatzacoalcos 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
Coatzacoalcos 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 36 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area181.9 sq mi (471.0 km²)
Population Density1,709/sq mi
Coordinates18.1491°N, 94.4447°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

925 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 M6.6 105 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 138 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 69 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 74 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 102 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 128 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 143 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 87 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 92 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 129 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 107 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 60 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 59 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 124 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 120 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 65 km
Jan 20, 2010 22 km E of Santa María Chimalapa, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 273 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 228 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 224 km
2011 Nate Category 1 284 km
2010 Karl Category 3 173 km
2007 Dean Category 2 222 km
2005 Stan Category 1 69 km
1997 Rick Category 1 300 km
1990 Diana Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 92 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 14.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 16.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 10.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in

Coatzacoalcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.2") and April the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Coatzacoalcos

Institution Type Founded Website
CEC y TEV College
COBAEV College
COBAEV College
COBAEV Plantel 53 College
Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Veracruz No. 18 College
Colegio Sn. Ángel College
Conalep 058 College
Escuela Secundaria Federal No. 5 College
Escuela Secundaria General No. 1 "Moises Saenz" College
Instituto Tecnológico de Minatitlán University
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Coatzacoalcos University
Instituto Tecnologico Superior de Las Choapas Campus Zaragoza University
ITESCO Campus CAPEP University
TEBAEV College
U.N.I.D. University
Universidad de Oriente University
Universidad de Sotavento University
Universidad del Golfo de México University
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional University
Universidad Tecnologica del Sureste University
Universidad Veracruzana University
Universidad Veracruzana University
Villa Rica University

Schools in Coatzacoalcos

63+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Vicente Guerrero
Escuela Primaria Adolfo López Mateos
Escuela Secundaria y de Bachilleres Miguel Alemán Gonzalez
Escuela Primaria Benito Juárez
Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo/Nicolás Bravo
Escuela Primaria Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez
Escuela Simón Bolívar
Escuela Primaria Tomasa Valdés Vda. de Alemán
Jardín de Niños Leonor Turnbull de Muñoz
Escuela Primaria Héroe de Nacozari
Escuela Primaria Amado Nervo
Jardín de Niños Jaime Torres Bodet
Jardín de Niños Patria Libre
Escuela Primaria Francisco H. Santos
Jardín de Niños "Puerto México"
Escuela Secundaria General N° 2
Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos del Mar No.15
Escuela Primaria Urbana Estatal Lic. Benito Juarez
Escuela Primaria Francisco Javier Mina
Jardín de Niños Coatzacoalcos
Jardín de Niños Juan Osorio López
Primaria Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
Jardín de Niños Quetzalcóatl
Escuela Primaría Ernesto Toral Lombard
Escuela Primaria Reforma Educativa Liberal
Escuela Primaria Francisco I. Madero
Escuela Primaria Josefa Ortíz de Domínguez
Escuela Primaria Artículo 123 Pdte. Benito Juárez
Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo
Escuela Secundaria General 18 de Marzo
Escuela De Educación Especial CAM No 14
Escuela Primaria 20 de Noviembre
Escuela Primaria Francisco I. Madero
iON Robotics
Salvador Diaz Mirón
C.E.C.A.T.I. 031
Primaria Benito Juárez
Escuela Secundaria y de Bachilleres Miguel Alemán Gonzalez
Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo/Nicolás Bravo
Escuela Primaria Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez
Escuela Primaria Héroe de Nacozari
Escuela Primaria Francisco H. Santos
Jardín de Niños "Puerto México"
Escuela Secundaria General N° 2
Escuela Primaria Vicente Guerrero
Escuela Primaria Urbana Estatal Lic. Benito Juarez
Jardín de Niños Juan Osorio López
Primaria Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
Universidad Veracruzana Campus Coatzacoalcos
Escuela Primaria Josefa Ortíz de Domínguez
Escuela De Educación Especial CAM No 14
Escuela Primaria 20 de Noviembre
Universidad Veracruzana Campus Coatzacoalcos
iON Robotics
New Fashion
Maker Labs Robotics
Salvador Diaz Mirón
Escuela Secundaria Técnica Industrial No. 143
Escuela Secundaria Técnica Industrial No. 96
Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos Industrial y de Servicios No.79
C.E.C.A.T.I. 031
Primaria Benito Juárez
Escuela Secundaria Federal No. 6
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Radio Stations near Coatzacoalcos

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 Coatzacoalcos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueología Olmeca
Museo del Faro

Libraries in Coatzacoalcos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Oralia Bringas de García0.0
Biblioteca Pemex0.0
Biblioteca Pública C.Viriato Da Silveira0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Edificio O0.0
USBI0.0
USBI0.0

Farmers Markets in Coatzacoalcos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Noviembre
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Antonio J. Bermúdez
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Coatzacoalcos
Mercado Constitución
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 Puerto México
Mercado Santa Clara
Mercado Solidaridad
Mercado Solidaridad 2
Mercado Úrsulo Galván
Tianguis Tomito
Tianguis Tomito

Hotels in Coatzacoalcos

24 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Berenice Posada
Bremont
Brisa
City Express
City Express Coatzacoalcos
Fiesta Inn
Hidalgo
Hotel Careyes
Hotel JL
Hotel Jordan
Hotel NH
Hotel Quetzalcóatl
Hotel Quetzalcoatl Suites Deluxe
Hotel Revolucion
Hotel Torres Eugenia
Hotel y Suites Continental
Isabella
Madero Suites
Mar INN
Mirador
Miramar
NH Coatzacoalcos
Playa Varadero
Terraza del Sol

Restaurants in Coatzacoalcos

25 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angelotti
Bennigan's
California
Carnitas La Michoacana
Chevo
De Mariscos
El Jacal
El Lagarto 2000
El Pastor Suizo
La barra de Álvarado
La Coronela
La Fortuna
La Picada Jarocha
La Picadita Jarocha
Las Brasas
Las Pampas
Mei Mei
Moderna Kids
Neguri
Pizza Hut
Rycka
Saboga
Toks
Toks
Vips

Cafes in Coatzacoalcos

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cantina
Consome Y Tacos
Rinconcito Oaxaqueño
Starbucks

Cinemas in Coatzacoalcos

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinépolis
MMCinemas El Palmar

Theatres in Coatzacoalcos

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro de la Ciudad
Teatro del Pueblo Coatzacoalcos

Monuments in Coatzacoalcos

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Benito Juárez
Plaza de la PAX

Clinics in Coatzacoalcos

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica IMSS # 67

Train Stations in Coatzacoalcos

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Coatzacoalcos

Bus Stations in Coatzacoalcos

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal ADO/AU/SUR Ex-caseta

Gas Stations in Coatzacoalcos

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
MX #11064128808
Orsan
Orsan
Pemex
PEMEX
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
PEMEX
Pemex
Servifácil
Servifácil

Banks in Coatzacoalcos

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banco del Bienestar
Banco Santander
Bancomer
BBVA
Inbursa
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Coatzacoalcos

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LTH
Plaza Crystal
Plaza El Palmar
Plaza Patio

Golf Courses in Coatzacoalcos

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campo de Golf Club Campestre

Stadiums & Teams in Coatzacoalcos

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Coatzacoalcos

4 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Coatzacoalcos

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Siglo XXI

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coatzacoalcos

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Amistad de Coatzacoalcos
Amistad de Coatzacoalcos
Iglesia Catòlica
Iglesia Cristiana Emmanuel
Iglesia Cristiana Emmanuel
Iglesia Cristiana Tiempos De Gracia
Iglesia Cristiana Tiempos De Gracia
Iglesia de Guadalupe
Iglesia de Guadalupe
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Jehovah's Witnesses
Parroquia de San José
Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Salon del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Santa María Reina del Rosario

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Around Coatzacoalcos

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 34
Hospitals 9
Pharmacies 14
Restaurants 30
Cafes 11
Bars 3
Supermarkets 1
Banks 9
Museums 2
Hotels 34
Libraries 1
Parks 106
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Coatzacoalcos

4 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Playa Coatza
🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • Faro
  • • Faro de Coatzacoalcos
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • La Granja Del Abuelo

🇲🇽 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 Coatzacoalcos

What is the population of Coatzacoalcos?

Coatzacoalcos has a population of 310,698 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,709 people per square mile, spread across 181.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coatzacoalcos?

Coatzacoalcos 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 Coatzacoalcos?

Coatzacoalcos has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 111 business establishments in the area, including 30 restaurants and food service locations.

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