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Jalapa, Mexico

Tabasco · Mexico

Jalapa is a small town in Tabasco, Mexico with a population of 4,999. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

4,999 Population 6,492/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
82.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Jalapa

Jalapa is a small city in the Mexican state of Tabasco. It is located at 17°42′N 92°48′W.

People

Population4,999
Density6,492/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain82.1 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population4,999
Population Density6,492 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates17.7217°, -92.8127°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTabasco
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation82.1 inches (2,085 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jalapa

Jalapa is a small town in Mexico (Tabasco) with a population of 4,999. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 160 business establishments.

Income: Jalapa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Jalapa

Jalapa has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (30.6°C), the coldest is Dec (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2056 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.1° 121.5
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.3° 94.8
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 22.5° / 32° 36.0
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 23.8° / 34.6° 52.0
May 30.6°C / 87°F 25.4° / 35.7° 114.8
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 24.8° / 34.6° 126.4
Jul 29.8°C / 86°F 25° / 34.7° 152.6
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 25° / 34.5° 229.5
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 24.5° / 33.3° 356.1
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.3° 442.2
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29.4° 214.4
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 20.8° / 27.7° 116.1
Jalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 82.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density6,492/sq mi
Coordinates17.7217°N, 92.8127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.1"
116% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.63"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

155 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 9, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 120 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 130 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 135 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 126 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Jan 20, 2011 4 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Jun 24, 2009 32 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M4.7 127 km
Jun 28, 1995 31 km NNE of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Jan 3, 1998 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.7 89 km
Apr 13, 2013 30 km E of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M4.7 128 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 125 km
Jan 4, 2005 32 km NNE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M4.6 135 km
Jan 22, 2014 15 km WNW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 110 km
Mar 12, 2010 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.6 74 km
Nov 14, 2012 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico M4.6 74 km
Jun 22, 2005 26 km WSW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M4.5 128 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km NE of Julián Grajales, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Dec 2, 1997 36 km NNE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M4.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 205 km
2011 Nate Category 1 227 km
2010 Karl Category 3 215 km
2007 Dean Category 1 229 km
2005 Stan Category 1 213 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 241 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 19 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 60 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 85°F (29°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 11.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 11.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 15.6 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in

Jalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and April the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Jalapa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Urbana Federal Mtro. Matías P. Piedra
Escuela Secundaria Dr. Reguulo Torpey Andrade
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Radio Stations near Jalapa

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TITÁN 106.3 (Villahermosa) - 106.3 FM - XHRVI-FM - PUBLILUM (PubliLu Medios) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 106.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 89.3 (Villahermosa) - 89.3 FM - XHQQQ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 89.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YA! FM (Villahermosa) - 95.7 FM - XHTAB-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco américa, contemporary hits AAC+ 128 kbps
XEVA (Villahermosa) - 91.7 FM - XHVA-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 91.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
104.1 XEVT (Villahermosa) - 104.1 FM - XHVT-FM - Telereportaje/XEVT - Villahermosa, Tabasco 104.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
Radio Emisor Contenido con Calidad MÚSICA CLÁSICA MEXICANA TABASCO boleros mexicanos, musica clasica en español MP3 128 kbps
Radio Futurama (Villahermosa) - 93.7 FM - XHZQ-FM - Villahermosa, Tabasco 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Oreja FM (Villahermosa) - 99.1 FM - XHVHT-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 99.1 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 740 (Villahermosa) - 740 AM - XEKV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
VOX Radio Hits (Villahermosa) - 97.3 FM - XHVB-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 97.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXTREMO FM 97.3 (Villahermosa) - 97.3 FM - XHVB-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 97.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEVT 104.1 FM - XHVT, Telereportaje, FM 104.1, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico cronicas, en vivo MP3 24 kbps
La Rancherita 99.1 (Villahermosa) - 99.1 FM - XHVHT-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 99.1 fm, américa MP3
LA CAMPERA 92.9 (Jiménez) - 92.9 FM - XHJZ-FM - VMedia Comunicaciones - Jiménez, Chihuahua banda, chihuahua MP3
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.5 (Villahermosa) - 96.5 FM - XHOP-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 2000s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
XEVT 104.1 (Villahermosa) - 104.1 FM - XHVT-FM - Telereportaje/XEVT - Villahermosa, Tabasco 104.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
Titán (Villahermosa) - 106.3 FM - XHRVI-FM - PubliLu Medios - Villahermosa, Tabasco 106.3 fm, banda MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 101.5 (Villahermosa) - 101.5 FM - XHEPAR - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 101.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cañón (Villahermosa) - 96.5 FM - XHOP-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Tu Radio Inteligente Sonando en tu Corazón Desde El Sureste Mexicano Tabasco conocimiento, denuncia MP3 320 kbps
YA! FM 95.7 (Villahermosa) - 95.7 FM - XHTAB-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio UJAT (Villahermosa) - 96.1 FM - XHCPEK-FM - UJAT (Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 96.1 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 96.5 (Villahermosa) - 96.5 FM - XHOP-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Mega 94.9 FM latin music, pop music MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco. 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Villahermosa) - 92.5 FM - XHTR-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 92.5 fm, banda MP3
XEVA 91.7 (Villahermosa) - 91.7 FM - XHVA-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 91.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Radio de Tabasco 1230 AM boleros, musica tropical MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Villahermosa - 101.5 FM - XHEPAR - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 101.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Q (Villahermosa) - 90.1 FM - XHSAT-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Mega FM (Villahermosa) - 94.9 FM - XHTVH-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 94.9 fm, comisión de radio y televisión de tabasco MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mexicana (Villahermosa) - 98.3 FM - XHLI-FM - Valanci Media Group - Villahermosa, Tabasco 98.3 fm, américa AAC

Museums in Jalapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del dulce

Libraries in Jalapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Jalapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Diana Cordoba de Balboa
Mercado José Narciso Rovirosa
Mercado Viejo
Peri-Plaza San Luis
Peri-Plaza San Luis

Gas Stations in Jalapa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Jalapa G500

Banks in Jalapa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancomer BBVA

Airports Near Jalapa

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSALarge Airport
Acuagranjas AirportSmall Airport
Campo David AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad Pemex AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyulapa AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Giralda AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
La Unión AirstripSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Nicolas Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Palizada AirportSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho Joali AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San António AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
San Jose Produce AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosalia AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Jalapa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud Villa Parrilla

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jalapa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Catolica San Pedro y San Pablo

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 Jalapa

What is the population of Jalapa?

Jalapa has a population of 4,999 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6,492 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jalapa?

Jalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.1 inches.

How is the job market in Jalapa?

The job market in Jalapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 160 business establishments in the area.

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