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Galilea, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
Galilea is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 569. Elevation: 7,507 ft (2,288 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 569 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,507 ft (2,288 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.6100°, -92.5100° |
| 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 Galilea
Galilea is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 569. The city sits at an elevation of 7,507 feet (2,288 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: Galilea vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 26% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Galilea
Galilea 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 | 7,507 ft (2,288 m) |
| Area | 138.9 sq mi (359.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6100°N, 92.5100°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 | 68 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 113 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 170 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Galilea has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Galilea
37 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Ranchito (Morelia) - 102.5 FM - XHRPA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Morelia, MI | 102.5, 102.5 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Raza (Los Reyes) - 92.5 FM - XHGQ-FM - Los Reyes, MI | 92.5, 92.5 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| XHMO-FM 93.9 "Radio Disney" Morelia, MC | morelia, pop | AAC+ 56 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 | |
| BOOM FM 101.5 (Comitán) - 101.5 FM - XHPCOM-FM - Boom FM - Comitán, Chiapas | 101.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| XHLY "Los 40 Principales" 92.3 FM Morelia, MC | latin pop, morelia | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Match Morelia - 93.9 FM - XHMO-FM - Morelia, MI | acir, estación | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Candela Apatzingán 95.1 FM - 1340 AM | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| 2022 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán | 92.3 fm, adult | MP3 | |
| Candela (Zacapu) - 97.7 FM - XHZU-FM - Cadena RASA - Zacapu, MI | 97.7, 97.7 fm | AAC | |
| BRISAS DE MONTEBELLO 89.9 (La Trinitaria) - 89.9 FM - XHCTN-FM - Sistema Chiapaneco de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía - La Trinitaria, Chiapas | 89.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio IMER (Comitán) - 107.9 FM / 540 AM - XHEMIT-FM / XEMIT-AM - IMER - Comitán, CS | 107.9, 107.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Candela (Morelia) - 90.1 FM / 570 AM - XHLQ-FM / XELQ-AM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI | 570, 570 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Romatica | — | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Sensitiva 88.3 (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI | 88.3, 88.3 fm | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Candela Zamora 94.1 FM | banda, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Clasics (Morelia) - 99.1 FM - XHMOM-FM - Medios Radiofónicos de Michoacán - Morelia, Michoacán | 99.1 fm, clasics | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Máxima 100.9 FM Morelia | hits, latin pop | AAC 131 kbps | |
| LOS40 Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas | 95.7 fm, américa | 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 | |
| Radio Cañón (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas | 92.5 fm, abc radio | MP3 128 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 | |
| Exa FM (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán | 89.9 fm, contemporary hits | AAC | |
| La Ke Buena Apatzingán - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán | 94.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| La Mexicanita sapichu 104.5 FM El Sicuicho | concesión comunitaria, el sicuicho | MP3 | |
| Radio Nicolaita | cultura, cultural | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Zamora - 88.1 FM - XHZN-FM - Grupo Radio Zamora - Zamora, MI | 88.1, 88.1 fm | MP3 | |
| Mix 100.3 FM HD Tacambaro | — | AAC | |
| Sensitiva (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI | 88.3, 88.3 fm | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 2021 FM - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI | 92.3, 92.3 fm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Grande de Michoacán (Zitácuaro) - 95.1 FM - XHLX-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán | 95.1, 95.1 fm | AAC | |
| Radio Nicolita | public, pública | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vive (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - Morelia, Michoacán | 106.1 fm, concesión social | MP3 | |
| 2023 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán | 92.3 fm, adult hits | MP3 | |
| Media News 92.7 FM | adult contemporary, hits | MP3 256 kbps | |
| MIX Morelia - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, MI | 101.7, 101.7 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Lokura FM Grupera Apatzingán 99.1 FM | apatzingán, banda | AAC 130 kbps |
Museums in Galilea
| 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 Galilea
| 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 Galilea
| 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 Galilea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Galilea
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 Galilea?
Galilea has a population of 569 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 138.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Galilea?
Galilea 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 Galilea?
The job market in Galilea is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.