Jiquipilas, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Jiquipilas is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 11,596. Elevation: 1,742 ft (531 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,596 Population 15/sq mi density
1,742 ft Elevation 531 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Jiquipilas

Jiquipilas

Jiquipilas is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico.

People

Population11,596
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Population11,596
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Coordinates16.6681°, -93.6467°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jiquipilas

Jiquipilas is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 11,596. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet (531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Climate in Jiquipilas

Jiquipilas has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (26.4°C), the coldest is Dec (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1499 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.8°C / 69°F 12.5° / 30.5° 23.6
Feb 21.6°C / 71°F 12.6° / 33.2° 21.3
Mar 24°C / 75°F 14.5° / 36° 12.6
Apr 26°C / 79°F 16.6° / 38.1° 19.3
May 26.4°C / 80°F 20.1° / 36.6° 133.3
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 19.7° / 32.6° 325.9
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 19.6° / 30.7° 192.0
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 19.3° / 30.5° 249.4
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 19.1° / 29.9° 266.5
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 17° / 29.1° 174.7
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.8° 57.5
Dec 20.4°C / 69°F 12.8° / 28.9° 22.8
Jiquipilas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,742 ft (531 m)
Area768.7 sq mi (1,990.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates16.6681°N, 93.6467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,666 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 27 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 95 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 78 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 141 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 135 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 118 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 80 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 51 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 95 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 58 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 82 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 141 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 118 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 59 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 93 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 63 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 67 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 148 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 59 km
2005 Stan Category 1 253 km
1998 Lester Category 2 282 km
1997 Rick Category 1 265 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 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 89 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
August 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in

Jiquipilas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Jiquipilas

60 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, Baja California 92.3 fm, baja california MP3 64 kbps
XLTN "Radio Latina" 104.5 FM Tijuana, BN latino-pop, pop AAC+ 40 kbps
XHGLX "Exa FM" 91.7 FM Tijuana, BN electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
XHMORE "More FM" 98.9 FM Tijuana, BC rock, rock en español AAC+ 192 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
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 92.3, 92.3 fm MP3 64 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
Ultra Gym & Fitness (Mexicali) - Online - El Toque FM - Mexicali, Baja California américa, baja california MP3 320 kbps
XHTIM "La Mejor" 90.7 FM Tijuana, BN grupera, latin MP3 128 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
Cabo Mil - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California 96.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, baladas en español AAC 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
Chetumal FM - 100.9 FM - XHCHE-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 100.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo 810 am, 89.9 fm MP3 128 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
Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, BC 104.5, 104.5 fm AAC+ 40 kbps
FM Globo Mexicali - 101.9 FM - XHPF-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC 101.9, 101.9 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 89.9, 89.9 fm MP3 56 kbps
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
LOS40 Ensenada - 96.9 FM - XHPSEN-FM - Radiópolis - Ensenada, BC 96.9, 96.9 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Zion (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, BC 540, 540 am MP3 96 kbps
La Invasora (Tijuana) - XHA-FM - 94.5 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tijuana - 91.7 FM - XHGLX-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC 91.7, 91.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún cancún, hits AAC 130 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California 950 am, am AAC
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Estéreo Baja 1550 AM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chetumal - 860 AM - XECTL-AM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 860 am, am AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Extremo Grupero (Villaflores) - 103.9 FM - XHVF-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villaflores, CS 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 101.7 fm, américa AAC 128 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
Radio Estereo Playa 80s, balearic MP3
90.5 Estéreo Mar adult contemporary, hits MP3 128 kbps
Super Sterio MILED 95.1 FM deportes, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
W Radio Mexicali 940 AM baja california, grupo radio cañón MP3 128 kbps
Mas Flo (Tijuana) - 107.7 FM - XHRST-FM - MLC Media - Tijuana, Baja California 107.7 fm, baja california MP3 96 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
Exa FM Ensenada - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, BC 104.1, 104.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Ensenada - 103.3 FM - XHENA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California 103.3 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 48 kbps
La Dinámica 1059 FM Mexicali baja california, banda AAC+ 64 kbps
More FM Online (Tijuana) - Online - www.morefmonline.com - Grupo Cadena - Tijuana, Baja California américa, baja california AAC+ 192 kbps
FM Globo Tijuana - 99.3 FM - XHOCL-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC 99.3, 99.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Exa FM Mexicali - 91.5 FM - XHJC-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC 91.5, 91.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Invasora 104.9 FM Mexicali baja california, banda MP3 128 kbps
Noticias MVS (Mexicali) - 1120 AM - XEMX-AM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, Baja California 1120 am, adult hits AAC+ 32 kbps
La Mejor Mexicali - 103.3 FM - XHVG-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC 103.3, 103.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Imagen radio (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM [Mexicali, Baja California] music, news MP3 96 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
Imagen (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM - XHCMS-FM - Grupo Imagen - Mexicali, Baja California 105.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
La Mejor Tijuana - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC aquí nomás, baja california AAC+ 48 kbps

Restaurants in Jiquipilas

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Las Vegas

Gas Stations in Jiquipilas

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Jiquipilas

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air Base-Medium Airport
Francisco Sarabia National Airport-Small Airport
Llano Grande Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Joali Airport-Small Airport
Tonala Airport-Small Airport
Valle Bonito Airport-Small 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 Jiquipilas

What is the population of Jiquipilas?

Jiquipilas has a population of 11,596 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 768.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jiquipilas?

Jiquipilas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.

Nearby Cities

Vicente Guerrero 1,383 pop · 4.2 mi Cintalapa de Figueroa 49,201 pop · 4.9 mi Quintana Roo 1,243 pop · 7.0 mi Alfonso Moguel 1,022 pop · 9.3 mi Cuauhtémoc 1,300 pop · 9.4 mi Cereso 14 (El Amate) 2,243 pop · 11.5 mi Emiliano Zapata 1,507 pop · 11.6 mi José María Pino Suárez 2,091 pop · 12.8 mi Mérida 1,412 pop · 13.3 mi Pomposo Castellanos 1,489 pop · 15.5 mi Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 43,247 pop · 19.1 mi Nuevo México 3,014 pop · 19.5 mi Hermenegildo Galeana 1,068 pop · 20.0 mi Ignacio Zaragoza (El Morro) 1,675 pop · 20.2 mi
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