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Independencia, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Independencia is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,953. Elevation: 1,857 ft (566 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,953 Population 1/sq mi density
1,857 ft Elevation 566 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
59.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,953
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation1,857 ft (566 m)
Population1,953
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,857 ft (566 m)
Coordinates16.0861°, -92.8382°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation59.1 inches (1,501 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Independencia

Independencia is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,953. The city sits at an elevation of 1,857 feet (566 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: Independencia vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Independencia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,857 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,857 ft (566 m)
Area1,475.1 sq mi (3,820.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.0861°N, 92.8382°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
56% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 108 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 45 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 32 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 72 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 64 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 101 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 131 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 136 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 126 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 77 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 103 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 40 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 52 km
Feb 14, 2002 13 km SW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico M5.8 123 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 88 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 60 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 17 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 114 km
1998 Lester Category 2 269 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 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 132 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in Wettest
September 78°F (25°C) 11.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
November 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in

Independencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Independencia

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, news AAC+ 32 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary music AAC+ 32 kbps
XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF mexico city, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 101.1 (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, dance AAC+ 56 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Querétaro) - 107.9 FM - XHQG-FM - Global Media - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
TOP MUSIC 91.7 (Querétaro) - 91.7 FM - XHKH-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro 91.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 1310 (Querétaro) - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM [Querétaro, Querétaro] music, news AAC
91 DAT (Querétaro) - 90.9 FM - XHQRT-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro 91 dat, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, Querétaro 88.7 fm, américa AAC
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD 89.5 (Querétaro) - 89.5 FM - XHUAQ-FM - Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro - Querétaro, Querétaro 89.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
91 DAT 90.9 (Querétaro) - 90.9 FM - XHQRT-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Extremo Grupero (Villaflores) - 103.9 FM - XHVF-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villaflores, CS 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 160 kbps

Libraries in Independencia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Ejidal0.0

Airports Near Independencia

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
Valle Bonito 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 Independencia

What is the population of Independencia?

Independencia has a population of 1,953 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,475.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Independencia?

Independencia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches.

How is the job market in Independencia?

Independencia has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

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