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Guaquitepec, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Guaquitepec is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 2,868. Elevation: 3,491 ft (1,064 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

2,868 Population 4/sq mi density
3,491 ft Elevation 1,064 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
67.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,868
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Population2,868
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Coordinates16.9802°, -92.2880°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation67.1 inches (1,705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guaquitepec

Guaquitepec is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 2,868. The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet (1,064 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 92 business establishments.

Income: Guaquitepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)92

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Guaquitepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,491 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,491 ft (1,064 m)
Area763.8 sq mi (1,978.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.9802°N, 92.2880°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 127 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 111 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 147 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 79 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 58 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 98 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 124 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 104 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Apr 29, 2024 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico M5.1 143 km
May 6, 2023 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico M5.0 123 km
Sep 6, 2011 6 km NW of Nuevo México, Mexico M5.0 138 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 112 km
Jan 20, 2011 4 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.0 143 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 91 km
Feb 9, 2010 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M4.9 107 km
Jan 11, 2025 8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.9 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 192 km
2007 Dean Category 2 289 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 108 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 9.0 in
August 71°F (21°C) 10.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 13.3 in Wettest
October 69°F (20°C) 8.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in

Guaquitepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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Museums in Guaquitepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Manuel K'ulub

Libraries in Guaquitepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0

Airports Near Guaquitepec

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Yalcok 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 Guaquitepec

What is the population of Guaquitepec?

Guaquitepec has a population of 2,868 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 763.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guaquitepec?

Guaquitepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

How is the job market in Guaquitepec?

The job market in Guaquitepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 92 business establishments in the area.

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