Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico
Guerrero · Mexico
Cuajinicuilapa is a small city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 10,282. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Cuajinicuilapa
Cuajinicuilapa is the head town of the municipality of the same name in the Costa Chica region of the Mexican state of Guerrero. A low-lying area, it borders the Pacific Ocean and the state of Oaxaca. The municipality has the state's largest population of Afro-Mexicans with most of the population of this ethnicity. The town and municipality are highly socioeconomically marginalized and it is the poorest municipality of the state, with the economy dependent on livestock and fishing.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,282 |
| Population Density | 31 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.4735°, -98.4139° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guerrero |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.6 inches (1,692 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cuajinicuilapa
Cuajinicuilapa is a small city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 10,282. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 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 66.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Climate in Cuajinicuilapa
Cuajinicuilapa has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Dec (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1332 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 330.9 sq mi (857.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.4735°N, 98.4139°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | - | 150 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 10 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 91 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 73 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 150 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 39 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 141 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 21 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 20 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 66 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 106 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 72 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in |
Cuajinicuilapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (0.1").
Schools in Cuajinicuilapa
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad de los Pueblos del Sur | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Silvino Añorve Dávila | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Prim. Vicente Guerrero | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Secundaria Federal Adolfo Lopez Mateos Vespertino | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cuajinicuilapa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORBITA DIGITAL 106.1 (Juchitán) - 106.1 FM - XHGCY-FM - Guna Caa Yuni Xhiña, A.C. - Juchitán, Oaxaca | 106.1 fm, américa | MP3 24 kbps |
Hotels in Cuajinicuilapa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cuajinicuilapa
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cuajinicuilapa
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Ta Lo De Soto | - | Small Airport |
| Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pinotepa Nacional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose del Progreso Airport. | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Cuajinicuilapa?
Cuajinicuilapa has a population of 10,282 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 330.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cuajinicuilapa?
Cuajinicuilapa 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. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches.
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