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El Escalón, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
El Escalón is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 615. Elevation: 7,743 ft (2,360 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 615 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,743 ft (2,360 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7064°, -92.5181° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.2 inches (1,758 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Escalón
El Escalón is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 615. The city sits at an elevation of 7,743 feet (2,360 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: El Escalón vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 26% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in El Escalón
El Escalón has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1153 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,743 ft (2,360 m) |
| Area | 142.6 sq mi (369.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7064°N, 92.5181°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 64 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 105 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
El Escalón has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.5").
Radio Stations near El Escalón
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free FM 80´s Mexico | #80s, 1980s | MP3 320 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 | |
| BOOM FM 101.5 (Comitán) - 101.5 FM - XHPCOM-FM - Boom FM - Comitán, Chiapas | 101.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena Comitán - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas | 92.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio IMER (Comitán) - 107.9 FM / 540 AM - XHEMIT-FM / XEMIT-AM - IMER - Comitán, CS | 107.9, 107.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Exa FM Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS | 95.7, 95.7 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas | 92.5 fm, abc radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Nueva (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS | 92.5, 92.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas | 95.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in El Escalón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafemuseo cafe | ||||
| Ex Convento de Santo Domingo | ||||
| Museo de Culturas Populares | ||||
| Museo de la Medicina Maya | ||||
| Museo Manuel K'ulub | ||||
| Museo Mesoamericano del Jade | ||||
| Museo Mesoamericano del Jade | ||||
| Museo Sergio Castro | ||||
| Museo textiles de mundo maya | ||||
| Museum of Amber | ||||
| Na Bolom | ||||
| Na Bolom |
Libraries in El Escalón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Cafe y librería de oscasion | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Escalón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito 2 | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado Jose Castillo Tielemans | |||||
| Mercado La Hormiga | |||||
| Mercado La Hormiga | |||||
| Mercado Merposur | |||||
| Mercado Merposur | |||||
| Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario | |||||
| Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario | |||||
| Mercaltos | |||||
| Mercaltos | |||||
| Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal | |||||
| Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal |
Stadiums & Teams in El Escalón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Escalón
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Albino Corzo International Airport | TGZ | Medium Airport |
| Terán Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Comitan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Miguel Aleman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Antonio Copalar Airport | CJT | Small Airport |
| San Luis de Ocosingo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yalcok Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Escalón?
El Escalón has a population of 615 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 142.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Escalón?
El Escalón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.
How is the job market in El Escalón?
The job market in El Escalón is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.