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Colonia Obrera, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Colonia Obrera is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,427. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

1,427 Population 4/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Colonia Obrera

Colonia Obrera

Colonia Obrera is an administrative neighborhood of the borough of Cuauhtémoc in the center of Mexico City. It was established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and became home to many artisans and industrial workmen. Up to the early 1980s, a number of sewing factories were still located here, but the 1985 Mexico City earthquake destroyed many, including the Topeka factory in which many of the seamstresses died inside. Today, the area has a high crime rate but there have been efforts to revitalize it.

People

Population1,427
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population1,427
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates15.0981°, -92.4981°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia Obrera

Colonia Obrera is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,427. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Colonia Obrera vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Colonia Obrera

Colonia Obrera 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
Colonia Obrera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area325.6 sq mi (843.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates15.0981°N, 92.4981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,613 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 M7.4 140 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 45 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 100 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 57 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 42 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 68 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 47 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 137 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 114 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 75 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 121 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 68 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 82 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 96 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 84 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 15 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 87 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 60 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 115 km
Mar 3, 1998 9 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 190 km
1998 Lester Category 1 228 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 295 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 222 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 144 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 140 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 42 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 109 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 110 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 151 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 187 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 10.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 15.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 13.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.7 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in

Colonia Obrera has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Colonia Obrera

4 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

Museums in Colonia Obrera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Soconusco

Libraries in Colonia Obrera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula0.0

Farmers Markets in Colonia Obrera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Los Laureles"
Mercado "Los Laureles"
Mercado Los cerritos
Mercado Los cerritos
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
mercado municipal
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Juan
Mercado Sebastian Escobar
Mercado Sebastian Escobar
San Juan

Breweries in Colonia Obrera

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Capricornio
Capricornio

Stadiums & Teams in Colonia Obrera

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Colonia Obrera

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Hato AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
El Paso del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall 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
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Colonia Obrera

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL 20 DE NOVIEMBRE
UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL COLONIA EL VERGEL

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 Colonia Obrera

What is the population of Colonia Obrera?

Colonia Obrera has a population of 1,427 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 325.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia Obrera?

Colonia Obrera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia Obrera?

The job market in Colonia Obrera is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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