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El Papayo, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

El Papayo is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 2,247. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,247 Population 3/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
48.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,247
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population2,247
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates17.0347°, -100.2479°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation48.7 inches (1,237 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Papayo

El Papayo is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 2,247. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 72 business establishments.

Income: El Papayo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)72

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Papayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area838.0 sq mi (2,170.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.0347°N, 100.2479°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,627 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 87 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 66 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 99 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 57 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 129 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 82 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 123 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 147 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 55 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 63 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 30 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 109 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 27 km
Jul 25, 1991 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.8 123 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 91 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 85 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 121 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 53 km
Apr 23, 1996 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.6 122 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

31 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 101 km
2024 John Category 3 56 km
2023 Otis Category 5 24 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 167 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 297 km
2021 Rick Category 2 146 km
2017 Max Category 1 71 km
2015 Marty Category 1 206 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 85 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 184 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 257 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 126 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 278 km
2009 Andres Category 1 272 km
2006 John Category 4 189 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 279 km
2000 Carlotta Category 3 275 km
1997 Rick Category 2 199 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 58 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 71 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 115 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 45 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 27 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 139 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 136 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 71 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 51 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 87 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 82 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 102 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 66 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 81 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 45 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 38 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 8.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in

El Papayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near El Papayo

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 98.5 (Acapulco) - 98.5 FM - XHMAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 710 am, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 103.9 (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Acapulco) - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 48 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 95.3 (Acapulco) - 95.3 FM - XHEVP-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 95.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 24 kbps
93.7 La Poderosa (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (Acapulco) - 101.5 FM - XHBB-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 101.5 fm, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Acapulco - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo (US) MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.7 (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in El Papayo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal Coyuca De Benitez
Mercado Municipal de Coyuca

Airports Near El Papayo

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Atoyac AirstripSmall Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport
Las Bodas 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 Papayo

What is the population of El Papayo?

El Papayo has a population of 2,247 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 838.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Papayo?

El Papayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Papayo?

The job market in El Papayo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 72 business establishments in the area.

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