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Copanatoyac, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Copanatoyac is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 2,924. Elevation: 4,518 ft (1,377 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2,924 Population 22/sq mi density
4,518 ft Elevation 1,377 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Copanatoyac

Copanatoyac is a city and seat of the municipality of Copanatoyac, in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero.

People

Population2,924
Density22/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Population2,924
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Coordinates17.4634°, -98.7136°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Copanatoyac

Copanatoyac is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 2,924. The city sits at an elevation of 4,518 feet (1,377 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Copanatoyac vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Copanatoyac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,518 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Area134.4 sq mi (348.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates17.4634°N, 98.7136°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,688 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 120 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 77 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 143 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 123 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 136 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 79 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 106 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 92 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 93 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 126 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 108 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 144 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 93 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 91 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 76 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 121 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 138 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 74 km
2024 John Category 3 88 km
2023 Otis Category 5 143 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 299 km
2017 Max Category 1 87 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 235 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 138 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 228 km
2010 Karl Category 3 258 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 90 km
1997 Rick Category 2 204 km
1996 Boris Category 1 235 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 292 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 70 km
1984 Odile Category 2 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 99 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 110 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 90 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 146 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 146 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 115 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 99 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 125 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 77 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 89 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 121 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 120 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 88 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 148 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 146 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 174 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 185 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 9.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 10.1 in
August 68°F (20°C) 10.3 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 10.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Copanatoyac has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Copanatoyac

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
C.E.P.L Cuauhtémoc
Escuela Primaria Ricardo Flores Magón
Escuela Secundaria Francisco Figueroa Mata
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Airports Near Copanatoyac

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall 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 Copanatoyac

What is the population of Copanatoyac?

Copanatoyac has a population of 2,924 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 134.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Copanatoyac?

Copanatoyac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

How is the job market in Copanatoyac?

Copanatoyac has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

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