Huanacastal, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Huanacastal is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 605. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

605 Population 1/sq mi density

112 ft Elevation 34 meters

82°F Avg Temperature 28°C

59.3 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population605

Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)

Rain59.3 in/yr

Sunny Days231/yr

Elevation112 ft (34 m)

Population	605
Population Density	1 / sq mi
Elevation	112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates	16.1447°, -93.8331°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Chiapas
Average Temperature	82°F (28°C)
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation	59.3 inches (1,506 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huanacastal

Huanacastal is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 605. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Huanacastal vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	26% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Huanacastal

Huanacastal has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.7°C), the coldest is Feb (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	13.9°C / 57°F	4.9° / 22.9°	16.0
Feb	13.6°C / 56°F	3.9° / 23.3°	14.3
Mar	15.8°C / 60°F	5.4° / 26.2°	6.9
Apr	18.2°C / 65°F	7.8° / 28.7°	9.8
May	21.3°C / 70°F	11.2° / 31.4°	78.7
Jun	23.7°C / 75°F	14.6° / 32.8°	180.4
Jul	23.6°C / 74°F	15.8° / 31.3°	181.9
Aug	23.2°C / 74°F	15.9° / 30.5°	200.2
Sep	21.3°C / 70°F	13° / 29.6°	196.4
Oct	18.9°C / 66°F	10.2° / 27.6°	102.1
Nov	17.3°C / 63°F	8.6° / 26°	10.9
Dec	14.4°C / 58°F	5° / 23.8°	10.7

Huanacastal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	81.6°F
	51% above Mexico avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	112 ft (34 m)
Area	1,188.5 sq mi (3,078.3 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	16.1447°N, 93.8331°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"

56% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 14.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,462 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	125 km
Oct 21, 1995	13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico	M7.2	87 km
Apr 7, 2011	7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico	M6.6	130 km
Sep 30, 1993	90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico	M6.5	123 km
Feb 12, 2008	9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico	M6.5	56 km
Nov 28, 2001	2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico	M6.4	101 km
Jan 16, 2002	2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico	M6.4	104 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico	M6.4	99 km
Jul 14, 2023	Offshore Chiapas, Mexico	M6.3	139 km
Jun 7, 1998	2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico	M6.3	22 km
Jul 6, 2007	6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M6.1	28 km
Dec 4, 2000	104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico	M6.1	142 km
Sep 23, 2017	7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico	M6.1	143 km
Sep 6, 1995	119 km SW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico	M6.0	141 km
Jan 19, 2001	6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico	M6.0	145 km
Jan 5, 2020	3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico	M5.9	76 km
Aug 18, 2004	8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico	M5.9	123 km
Sep 23, 2017	80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico	M5.8	97 km
Aug 9, 2023	7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico	M5.8	11 km
Sep 10, 2017	92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico	M5.8	112 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Agatha	Category 2	276 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	9 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	298 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	296 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	221 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	270 km
1997	Rick	Category 1	233 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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	111 km
2017	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.7 m	98	125 km
2025	OFF COAST OF OAXACA	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	137 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (150 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	150 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
February	80°F (27°C)	0.1 in
March	82°F (28°C)	0.3 in
April	84°F (29°C)	0.7 in
May	84°F (29°C)	5.6 in	Warmest
June	83°F (28°C)	11.5 in
July	82°F (28°C)	10.4 in
August	82°F (28°C)	11.7 in
September	81°F (27°C)	14.0 in	Wettest
October	81°F (27°C)	4.3 in
November	81°F (27°C)	0.6 in
December	80°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest

Huanacastal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and December the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Huanacastal

83 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
XLTN "Radio Latina" 104.5 FM Tijuana, BN	latino-pop, pop	AAC+ 40 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, Baja California	92.3 fm, baja california	MP3 64 kbps
La Poderosa (Mexicali) - 96.9 FM / 1050 AM - XHMUG-FM / XED-AM - Radiorama - Mexicali, Baja California	1050 am, 96.9 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
XHGLX "Exa FM" 91.7 FM Tijuana, BN	electronica, latin pop	MP3 128 kbps
XEEW "W1420" 1420 AM Matamoros, TAM	heroica matamoros, misc	MP3 64 kbps
XHMORE "More FM" 98.9 FM Tijuana, BC	rock, rock en español	AAC+ 192 kbps
XHTIM "La Mejor" 90.7 FM Tijuana, BN	grupera, latin	MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Tampico 91.7 FM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	92.3, 92.3 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Ultra Gym & Fitness (Mexicali) - Online - El Toque FM - Mexicali, Baja California	américa, baja california	MP3 320 kbps
La Poderosa (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	860 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
La Invasora (San Diego) - XHTY-FM - 99.7 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	99.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Mexicali - 90.7 FM - XHMOE-FM - Radiópolis - Mexicali, BC	90.7, 90.7 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
XHNOE	nuevo laredo	MP3 96 kbps
Cabo Mil - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California	96.3 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	89.9, 89.9 fm	MP3 56 kbps
FM Globo Mexicali - 101.9 FM - XHPF-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	101.9, 101.9 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Voz Radio (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM - XHABCA-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mexicali, BC	101.3, 101.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	850, 850 am	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, BC	104.5, 104.5 fm	AAC+ 40 kbps
PULSAR (Tijuana) - 107.3 FM - XHFG-FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	107.3 fm, baja california	MP3 128 kbps
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	850, 850 am	MP3 64 kbps
Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo	101.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Focus Radio (Reynosa) - 1670 AM - XEFCR-AM - Reynosa, TM	1670, 1670 am	MP3 128 kbps
Ultra 90.1 FM reynosa/RGV	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 64 kbps
Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo	810 am, 89.9 fm	MP3 128 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
LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR	96.1, 96.1 fm	MP3
La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	95.3 fm, baladas en español	AAC 128 kbps
La Mejor Tampico - 100.1 FM - XHJT-FM - MVS Radio - Tampico, TM	100.1, 100.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Chetumal FM - 100.9 FM - XHCHE-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	100.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chetumal - 860 AM - XECTL-AM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	860 am, am	AAC+ 48 kbps
90.5 Estéreo Mar	adult contemporary, hits	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Estereo Playa	80s, balearic	MP3
FM Globo Tijuana - 99.3 FM - XHOCL-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC	99.3, 99.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cancún) - 91.5 FM / 630 AM - XHCCQ-FM / XECCQ-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cancún, Quintana Roo	630 am, 91.5 fm	MP3 64 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	101.7 fm, américa	AAC 128 kbps
La Invasora 104.9 FM Mexicali	baja california, banda	MP3 128 kbps
Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	95.3 fm, américa	AAC 128 kbps
Mas Flo (Tijuana) - 107.7 FM - XHRST-FM - MLC Media - Tijuana, Baja California	107.7 fm, baja california	MP3 96 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún	cancún, hits	AAC 130 kbps
LOS40 Ensenada - 96.9 FM - XHPSEN-FM - Radiópolis - Ensenada, BC	96.9, 96.9 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
Imagen radio (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM [Mexicali, Baja California]	music, news	MP3 96 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio fórmula (Baja California) - 950 AM [Tijuana, Baja California]	music, news	AAC
Rocola 9-90 (Mexicali) - 990 AM - XECL-AM - Radiorama Mexicali - Mexicali, Baja California	990 am, am	MP3
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR	96.1, 96.1 fm	MP3
Imagen (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM - XHCMS-FM - Grupo Imagen - Mexicali, Baja California	105.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California	950 am, am	AAC
DIGITAL 89 89.5 (Tonalá) - 89.5 FM - XHNAL-FM - Radio Chiapas - Tonalá, Chiapas	89.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
Digital 101.5 FM Reynosa/RGV	digital, latin pop	AAC+ 64 kbps
@FM (Tampico) - 93.5 FM - XHPP-FM - Radiorama - Tampico, Tamaulipas	93.5 fm, @fm	MP3
La Lupe Ciudad Victoria 95.3 FM	adult hits, baladas	AAC 93 kbps
@FM (Reynosa) - 95.3 FM - XHRT-FM - Radiorama - Reynosa, Tamaulipas	95.3 fm, @fm	MP3
Éxitos (Matamoros) - 91.3 FM - XHMLS-FM - Grupo Radio Avanzado - Matamoros, Tamaulipas	91.3, 91.3 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio fórmula (Tampico) - 103.9 FM [Tampico, Tamaulipas]	music, news	AAC
Imagen radio (Tamaulipas) - 103.1 FM [Tampico, Tamaulipas]	music, news	MP3 64 kbps
Exa Ciudad Victoria 94.5 FM	adult contemporary, charts	MP3 64 kbps
La Raza 89.3 FM Ciudad Victoria	banda, banda norteña	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Más Prendida 97.5 FM Ciudad Victoria	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
La Cotorra 101.7 FM Ciudad Victoria	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Tampico - 95.3 FM - XHOX-FM - MVS Radio - Tampico, TM	95.3, 95.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Vox 89.3 FM Tampico	2000s, 2010s	MP3 160 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
More FM Online (Tijuana) - Online - www.morefmonline.com - Grupo Cadena - Tijuana, Baja California	américa, baja california	AAC+ 192 kbps
Estéreo Baja 1550 AM	70s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tijuana - 91.7 FM - XHGLX-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC	91.7, 91.7 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Invasora (Tijuana) - XHA-FM - 94.5 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	94.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zion (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, BC	540, 540 am	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Mexicali - 91.5 FM - XHJC-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	91.5, 91.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Mexicali - 103.3 FM - XHVG-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	103.3, 103.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Noticias MVS (Mexicali) - 1120 AM - XEMX-AM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, Baja California	1120 am, adult hits	AAC+ 32 kbps
Super Sterio MILED 95.1 FM	deportes, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
La Dinámica 1059 FM Mexicali	baja california, banda	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Ensenada - 103.3 FM - XHENA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California	103.3 fm, aquí nomás	AAC+ 48 kbps
Exa FM Ensenada - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, BC	104.1, 104.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Tijuana - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC	aquí nomás, baja california	AAC+ 48 kbps
W Radio Mexicali 940 AM	baja california, grupo radio cañón	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cañón (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM / 820 AM - XHABCA-FM / XEABCA-AM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mexicali, BC	101.3, 101.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	89.9, 89.9 fm	MP3 56 kbps

Farmers Markets in Huanacastal

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado público municipal

Restaurants in Huanacastal

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor San Juli

Airports Near Huanacastal

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Terán Air Base	—	Medium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport	—	Small Airport
Francisco Sarabia National Airport	—	Small Airport
Llano Grande Airport	—	Small Airport
Tonala Airport	—	Small Airport
Valle Bonito Airport	—	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huanacastal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Iglesia Catolica San Franscio de las Llagas

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 Huanacastal

What is the population of Huanacastal?

Huanacastal has a population of 605 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,188.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huanacastal?

Huanacastal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches.

How is the job market in Huanacastal?

The job market in Huanacastal is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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