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Escuchapa, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Escuchapa is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 609. Elevation: 3,727 ft (1,136 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

609 Population 1/sq mi density
3,727 ft Elevation 1,136 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population609
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation3,727 ft (1,136 m)
Population609
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,727 ft (1,136 m)
Coordinates18.3072°, -99.2440°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Escuchapa

Escuchapa is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 609. The city sits at an elevation of 3,727 feet (1,136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Escuchapa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Escuchapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,727 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,727 ft (1,136 m)
Area662.9 sq mi (1,717.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates18.3072°N, 99.2440°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.98"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

491 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 84 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 136 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 120 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 37 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 111 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 18 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 143 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 86 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 119 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 83 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 110 km
Mar 6, 2001 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.1 145 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 105 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 13 km
May 8, 1997 9 km S of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico M5.0 134 km
Aug 27, 1997 1 km NNW of El Limón, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Mar 5, 2001 6 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.0 144 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 134 km
2024 John Category 3 127 km
2023 Otis Category 5 131 km
2021 Grace Category 3 293 km
2021 Rick Category 2 292 km
2017 Max Category 1 182 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 262 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 246 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 290 km
2010 Karl Category 2 266 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 153 km
1996 Boris Category 1 238 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 159 km
1984 Odile Category 2 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 129 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 129 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 87 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 103 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 104 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 116 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 125 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
August 76°F (24°C) 9.0 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in

Escuchapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Escuchapa

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ambrosio Figueroa Mata
Escuela Telesecundaria Francisco Figueroa Mata
Escuela Primaria Emiliano Zapata
Escuela Primaria Francisco Figueroa
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Radio Stations near Escuchapa

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Escuchapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura (Antigua Estacion Buenavista de Cuéllar)

Libraries in Escuchapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública de Huitzuco0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Quetzalapa0.0

Farmers Markets in Escuchapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Buenavista de Cuéllar

Restaurants in Escuchapa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campestre

Monuments in Escuchapa

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cruz Gigante
Monumental Plaza de Toros
Punto de Reunión Colonial

Airports Near Escuchapa

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Escuchapa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Antonio de Padua

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 Escuchapa

What is the population of Escuchapa?

Escuchapa has a population of 609 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 662.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Escuchapa?

Escuchapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

How is the job market in Escuchapa?

The job market in Escuchapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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