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Jaltenango de la Paz, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Jaltenango de la Paz is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 10,427. Elevation: 2,103 ft (641 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,427 Population 32/sq mi density
2,103 ft Elevation 641 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Jaltenango de la Paz

Jaltenango de la Paz is a town and seat of the municipality of Ángel Albino Corzo, in the state of Chiapas, southern Mexico.

People

Population10,427
Density32/mi²

Economy

Unemployment7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Population10,427
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Coordinates15.8726°, -92.7247°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,123 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jaltenango de la Paz

Jaltenango de la Paz is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 10,427. The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet (641 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 334 business establishments.

Income: Jaltenango de la Paz vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)334

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Jaltenango de la Paz

Jaltenango de la Paz has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Apr (28°C), the coldest is Dec (22.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1513 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 14° / 33.4° 5.0
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 14.5° / 35.4° 5.4
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 16.9° / 37.7° 15.8
Apr 28°C / 82°F 18.9° / 39.3° 26.6
May 27.3°C / 81°F 20.8° / 37.4° 140.1
Jun 25.3°C / 78°F 19.8° / 34.5° 279.9
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 18.8° / 32.3° 181.9
Aug 25°C / 77°F 18.9° / 31.7° 272.1
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 19.3° / 30.7° 317.3
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 17.4° / 29.9° 214.0
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 15.6° / 29.7° 40.5
Dec 22.1°C / 72°F 13.3° / 31.1° 14.4
Jaltenango de la Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Area321.2 sq mi (831.8 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates15.8726°N, 92.7247°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 129 km
Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 134 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 35 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 131 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 132 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 136 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 60 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 27 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 53 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 104 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 113 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 115 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 145 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 150 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 52 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 80 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 75 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 78 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 15 km
Feb 14, 2002 13 km SW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico M5.8 98 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 1 131 km
1998 Lester Category 2 259 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 295 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 19 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 106 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 174 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 176 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 14.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 14.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 16.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 17.1 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in

Jaltenango de la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Jaltenango de la Paz

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
STEREO CRISTAL 101.1 (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 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

Airports Near Jaltenango de la Paz

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall 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 Jaltenango de la Paz

What is the population of Jaltenango de la Paz?

Jaltenango de la Paz has a population of 10,427 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 321.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jaltenango de la Paz?

Jaltenango de la Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.

How is the job market in Jaltenango de la Paz?

The unemployment rate in Jaltenango de la Paz is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 334 business establishments in the area.

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