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El Palmarcito, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

El Palmarcito is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,135. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

1,135 Population 1/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
81.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,135
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain81.6 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,135
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates15.4973°, -93.2139°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation81.6 inches (2,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Palmarcito

El Palmarcito is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,135. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: El Palmarcito vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Palmarcito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area984.3 sq mi (2,549.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.4973°N, 93.2139°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.6"
115% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,460 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 8, 2017 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake M8.2 91 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 106 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 118 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 145 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 101 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 121 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 122 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 9 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 45 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 144 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 127 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 14 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 101 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 79 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 121 km
Jul 14, 2023 Offshore Chiapas, Mexico M6.3 99 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 73 km
Dec 4, 2000 104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico M6.1 105 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 126 km
Apr 27, 2016 75 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 101 km
1998 Lester Category 2 193 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 283 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.7 m 98 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 125 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 197 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 7.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 14.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 13.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 14.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 18.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in

El Palmarcito has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near El Palmarcito

32 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XEEW "W1420" 1420 AM Matamoros, TAM heroica matamoros, misc MP3 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Tampico 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Focus Radio (Reynosa) - 1670 AM - XEFCR-AM - Reynosa, TM 1670, 1670 am MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Tampico - 100.1 FM - XHJT-FM - MVS Radio - Tampico, TM 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
XHNOE nuevo laredo MP3 96 kbps
Ultra 90.1 FM reynosa/RGV 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 64 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 101.1 (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 RGV (Matamoros) - 97.7 FM - XEEW-FM - RadioDual - Matamoros, TM 97.7, 97.7 fm MP3 80 kbps
Stereo 91 (Nuevo Laredo) - 91.3 FM - XHNOE-FM - Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas américa, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 1310 (Querétaro) - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Tampico) - 103.9 FM - XHMTS-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Tampico, Tamaulipas 103.9 fm, entretenimiento AAC
Romántica Ciudad Victoria 96.1 FM adult hits, baladas MP3
W RADIO 107.9 (Querétaro) - 107.9 FM - XHQG-FM - Global Media - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
TOP MUSIC 91.7 (Querétaro) - 91.7 FM - XHKH-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro 91.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Más Prendida 97.5 FM Ciudad Victoria banda, banda norteña MP3 96 kbps
Radio fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM [Querétaro, Querétaro] music, news AAC
91 DAT (Querétaro) - 90.9 FM - XHQRT-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro 91 dat, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, Querétaro 88.7 fm, américa AAC
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD 89.5 (Querétaro) - 89.5 FM - XHUAQ-FM - Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro - Querétaro, Querétaro 89.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
91 DAT 90.9 (Querétaro) - 90.9 FM - XHQRT-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Vox 89.3 FM Tampico 2000s, 2010s MP3 160 kbps
Exa FM Tampico - 95.3 FM - XHOX-FM - MVS Radio - Tampico, TM 95.3, 95.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Cotorra 101.7 FM Ciudad Victoria banda, banda norteña MP3 96 kbps
La Raza 89.3 FM Ciudad Victoria banda, banda norteña AAC+ 64 kbps
Exa Ciudad Victoria 94.5 FM adult contemporary, charts MP3 64 kbps
Imagen radio (Tamaulipas) - 103.1 FM [Tampico, Tamaulipas] music, news MP3 64 kbps
Radio fórmula (Tampico) - 103.9 FM [Tampico, Tamaulipas] music, news AAC
Éxitos (Matamoros) - 91.3 FM - XHMLS-FM - Grupo Radio Avanzado - Matamoros, Tamaulipas 91.3, 91.3 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
@FM (Reynosa) - 95.3 FM - XHRT-FM - Radiorama - Reynosa, Tamaulipas 95.3 fm, @fm MP3
La Lupe Ciudad Victoria 95.3 FM adult hits, baladas AAC 93 kbps
@FM (Tampico) - 93.5 FM - XHPP-FM - Radiorama - Tampico, Tamaulipas 93.5 fm, @fm MP3
Digital 101.5 FM Reynosa/RGV digital, latin pop AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in El Palmarcito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca publica0.0

Farmers Markets in El Palmarcito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Lázaro Cárdenas

Airports Near El Palmarcito

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
Tonala 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 Palmarcito

What is the population of El Palmarcito?

El Palmarcito has a population of 1,135 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 984.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Palmarcito?

El Palmarcito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.6 inches.

How is the job market in El Palmarcito?

The job market in El Palmarcito is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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