Ixtapa, Mexico
Guerrero · Mexico
Ixtapa is a small city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 8,992. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
Discover Ixtapa, Mexico
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,992 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.6678°, -101.6417° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guerrero |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.8 inches (1,061 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ixtapa
Ixtapa is a small city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 8,992. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 771.7 sq mi (1,998.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6678°N, 101.6417°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 111 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 42 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 15 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 77 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 73 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 66 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in |
Ixtapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (0.0").
Museums in Ixtapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Arqueológico |
Libraries in Ixtapa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Cuahutemoc | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ixtapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Ixtapa
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ixtapa
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Ixtapa
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ixtapa
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport | ZIH | Large Airport |
| Lázaro Cárdenas Airport | LZC | Medium Airport |
| Las Bodas Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇲🇽 About Mexico
Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ixtapa
What is the population of Ixtapa?
Ixtapa has a population of 8,992 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 771.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ixtapa?
Ixtapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches.
Nearby Cities
Want every data point for Ixtapa?
The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.
Full City Profile