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Coba, Mexico

Quintana Roo · Mexico

Coba is a small town in Quintana Roo, Mexico with a population of 1,167. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,167 Population 699/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
45.6 in Annual Rain
America / Cancun Timezone

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About Coba

Coba

Coba is an ancient Maya city on the Yucatán Peninsula, located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The site is the nexus of the largest network of stone causeways of the ancient Maya world, and it contains many engraved and sculpted stelae that document ceremonial life and important events of the Late Classic Period of Mesoamerican civilization. The adjacent modern village bearing the same name, reported a population of 1,278 inhabitants in the 2010 Mexican federal census.

People

Population1,167
Density699/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population1,167
Population Density699 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates20.4830°, -87.7389°
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuintana Roo
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation45.6 inches (1,157 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Coba

Coba is a small town in Mexico (Quintana Roo) with a population of 1,167. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches. The timezone is America/Cancun.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: Coba vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Coba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density699/sq mi
Coordinates20.4830°N, 87.7389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 10, 2002 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jan 12, 2015 Gulf of America M4.0 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 226 km
2024 Beryl Category 3 17 km
2024 Helene Category 1 174 km
2021 Grace Category 1 49 km
2020 Delta Category 2 77 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 21 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 47 km
2018 Michael Category 2 278 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 187 km
2011 Rina Category 2 236 km
2010 Paula Category 2 182 km
2009 Ida Category 2 207 km
2007 Dean Category 5 198 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 81 km
2005 Emily Category 4 30 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 295 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 165 km
2000 Keith Category 4 287 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 143 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in

Coba has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Coba

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Juan de la Barrera - - - -
Escuela Primaria Rural Federal Juana de Asbaje - - - -
Colegio de Bachilleres EMSaD Cobá - - - -
Telesecundaria Pascual Coral Heredia - - - -
Escuela Primaria federal 21 de marzo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Coba

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tulum - AAC 192 kbps

Libraries in Coba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Escolar Eligio Ancona Castillo0.0

Farmers Markets in Coba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Chemax

Hotels in Coba

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda Coba hotel
Hôtel Sacbe
Jungla y Estrellas

Restaurants in Coba

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Isabel
Ki Hanal
La Piramide
Restaurante & Bar Nicte- Ha
Restaurante & Bar Nicte- Ha
Restaurante Xaibe
The Crocodile restaurant
Toj

Bus Stations in Coba

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus station ADO

Gas Stations in Coba

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #1054344510
Pemex

Airports Near Coba

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTQOLarge Airport
Aeródromo de CupulTZMSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Xcaret-Small Airport
Base Aeronaval de TulumTUYSmall Airport
Capitán Eduardo A. Toledo Airport-Small Airport
Chichén Itzá International AirportCZASmall Airport
Playa del Carmen National AirportPCMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Coba

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo Monte de los Olivos

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 Coba

What is the population of Coba?

Coba has a population of 1,167 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 699 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Coba?

Coba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches.

How is the job market in Coba?

The job market in Coba is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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