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El Bosque, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

El Bosque is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 5,155. Elevation: 3,550 ft (1,082 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,155 Population 68/sq mi density
3,550 ft Elevation 1,082 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
67.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About El Bosque

El Bosque

El Bosque is a town and municipality in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas. It covers an area of 241 km2 (93 sq mi).

People

Population5,155
Density68/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation3,550 ft (1,082 m)
Population5,155
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation3,550 ft (1,082 m)
Coordinates17.0625°, -92.7210°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation67.1 inches (1,705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Bosque

El Bosque is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 5,155. The city sits at an elevation of 3,550 feet (1,082 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 165 business establishments.

Income: El Bosque vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)165

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Bosque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,550 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,550 ft (1,082 m)
Area75.9 sq mi (196.5 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates17.0625°N, 92.7210°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

361 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 9, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 83 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 123 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 140 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 148 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 62 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 59 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 145 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 144 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 93 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 121 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 132 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 138 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 117 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 131 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 139 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 122 km
Aug 28, 2001 11 km E of Arriaga, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 127 km
Jun 22, 2008 14 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 158 km
2011 Nate Category 1 297 km
2010 Karl Category 3 289 km
2007 Dean Category 1 298 km
2005 Stan Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 63 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
May 74°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 11.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 9.0 in
August 72°F (22°C) 10.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 12.8 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in

El Bosque has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near El Bosque

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico #80s, 1980s MP3 320 kbps
XHSON "Beat" 100.9 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, lounge MP3 48 kbps
Roca Fm Clasicos Mexico 60s, 70s MP3 320 kbps
XHSH-FM "Amor 95.3" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 48 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 kbps
UNICACH Radio - MP3 128 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary music AAC+ 32 kbps
XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grc AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Zoque 105.9 FM - MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEL-AM 1260 "La Comadre" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grupera AAC+ 48 kbps
XEX 730 "W Deportes" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 128 kbps
XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF mexico city, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
JOYA 101.7 (Tuxtla) - 101.7 FM - XHVV-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 101.7 fm, américa AAC
Radio Zoque (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, dance AAC+ 56 kbps
LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 91.1 fm, américa MP3

Libraries in El Bosque

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Airports Near El Bosque

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air Base-Medium Airport
Campo David Airport-Small Airport
El Blanquillo Airport-Small Airport
Francisco Sarabia National Airport-Small Airport
Jorge Efrain Airport-Small Airport
La Concordia Airport-Small Airport
La Florida Airport-Small Airport
La Giralda Airport-Small Airport
La Pista Airport-Small Airport
Lomas Tristes Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Nicolas Bravo Airport-Small Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
Pista Leo-Small Airport
Rancho San Jose Airport-Small Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Airport-Small Airport
San Fernando Airstrip-Small Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo Airport-Small Airport
Valle Bonito Airport-Small Airport
Yalcok Airport-Small 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 El Bosque

What is the population of El Bosque?

El Bosque has a population of 5,155 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 75.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Bosque?

El Bosque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

How is the job market in El Bosque?

The job market in El Bosque is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 165 business establishments in the area.

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