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El Chapo, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

El Chapo is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 805. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

805 Population 12/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population805
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment6.9%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population805
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates18.0464°, -94.3515°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,880 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Chapo

El Chapo is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 805. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: El Chapo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Chapo

El Chapo has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 18.7° / 26.3° 105.6
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 19.3° / 28.2° 61.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 29.9° 35.1
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 22.1° / 33.4° 22.0
May 28.8°C / 84°F 23.9° / 33.6° 103.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.9° 211.1
Jul 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 32.2° 223.2
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.5° 341.1
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.8° 556.8
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.3° 425.7
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.1° 298.4
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 19.1° / 27.5° 162.5
El Chapo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area70.2 sq mi (181.7 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates18.0464°N, 94.3515°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,034 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 93 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 144 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 73 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 132 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 113 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 114 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 78 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 145 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 127 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 77 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 143 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 80 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 92 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 116 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 52 km
Jan 6, 2013 2 km ESE of Matías Romero, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 126 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 118 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 284 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 240 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 211 km
2011 Nate Category 1 284 km
2010 Karl Category 3 185 km
2007 Dean Category 2 231 km
2005 Stan Category 1 85 km
1997 Rick Category 1 296 km
1990 Diana Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 107 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 14.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 16.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 10.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in

El Chapo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.2") and April the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near El Chapo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO SENSACIONAL DIGITAL 93.9 (Allende) - 93.9 FM - XHVD-FM - Allende, Coahuila MP3 64 kbps

Museums in El Chapo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueología Olmeca
Museo del Faro

Libraries in El Chapo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Oralia Bringas de García0.0
Biblioteca Pemex0.0
Biblioteca Pública C.Viriato Da Silveira0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Edificio O0.0
USBI0.0
USBI0.0

Farmers Markets in El Chapo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Noviembre
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Antonio J. Bermúdez
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Coatzacoalcos
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Cuauhtémoc
Mercado De Peces
Mercado De Peces
Mercado Díaz Ordaz
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal El Campesino
Mercado Pino Suarez
Mercado Popular Morelos
Mercado Puerto México
Mercado Santa Clara
Mercado Solidaridad
Mercado Solidaridad 2
Mercado Úrsulo Galván
Tienda DIPEPSA

Stadiums & Teams in El Chapo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Chapo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Chapo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Siglo XXI

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 Chapo

What is the population of El Chapo?

El Chapo has a population of 805 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 70.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Chapo?

El Chapo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Chapo?

The unemployment rate in El Chapo is 6.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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