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El Congo, Mexico

Tabasco · Mexico

El Congo is a small town in Tabasco, Mexico with a population of 1,676. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,676 Population 2/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
103.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,676
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain103.7 in/yr
Sunny Days160/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population1,676
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates17.8257°, -92.4389°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTabasco
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation103.7 inches (2,635 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Congo

El Congo is a small town in Mexico (Tabasco) with a population of 1,676. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: El Congo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Congo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1,103.1 sq mi (2,857.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.8257°N, 92.4389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.7"
173% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.81"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 149 km
Jan 3, 1998 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Nov 14, 2012 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico M4.6 114 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 129 km
Mar 12, 2010 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.6 115 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 125 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 104 km
Jul 18, 1993 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.5 62 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 98 km
Jun 9, 2007 7 km W of Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, Mexico M4.4 119 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 54 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 36 km
Feb 11, 2007 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico M4.4 83 km
Jun 29, 2007 26 km W of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.4 143 km
Dec 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico M4.3 25 km
Nov 19, 2012 13 km W of Nuevo Volcán Chichonal, Mexico M4.3 84 km
Jun 22, 2006 7 km SW of Mecatepec, Mexico M4.3 121 km
Apr 1, 2005 2 km SE of Majomut, Mexico M4.3 113 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico M4.3 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 238 km
2011 Nate Category 1 209 km
2010 Karl Category 3 217 km
2007 Dean Category 2 210 km
2005 Stan Category 1 232 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 211 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 19 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 85°F (30°C) 5.1 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 11.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 11.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 16.8 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 15.2 in
November 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in

El Congo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.8") and April the driest (2.8").

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Radio Stations near El Congo

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Oreja FM (Villahermosa) - 99.1 FM - XHVHT-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 99.1 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 740 (Villahermosa) - 740 AM - XEKV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
XEVT 104.1 FM - XHVT, Telereportaje, FM 104.1, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico cronicas, en vivo MP3 24 kbps
XEVA 91.7 (Villahermosa) - 91.7 FM - XHVA-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 91.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco. 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 96.5 (Villahermosa) - 96.5 FM - XHOP-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in El Congo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in El Congo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado José Narciso Rovirosa
Mercado Viejo

Airports Near El Congo

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSALarge Airport
Ciudad Pemex AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
El Freno AirfieldSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Nicolas Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Laguna Blanca, S.A. de C.V. AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
Palizada AirportSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
Xiquipilli AirportSmall 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 Congo

What is the population of El Congo?

El Congo has a population of 1,676 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,103.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Congo?

El Congo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Congo?

El Congo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

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