Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda), Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda) is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 670. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

670 Population 1/sq mi density

62 ft Elevation 19 meters

83°F Avg Temperature 28°C

64.8 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population670

Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)

Rain64.8 in/yr

Sunny Days224/yr

Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Population	670
Population Density	1 / sq mi
Elevation	62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates	15.9944°, -93.7231°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Chiapas
Average Temperature	83°F (28°C)
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation	64.8 inches (1,647 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda) is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 670. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	26% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda) has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.7°C), the coldest is Feb (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	13.9°C / 57°F	4.9° / 22.9°	16.0
Feb	13.6°C / 56°F	3.9° / 23.3°	14.3
Mar	15.8°C / 60°F	5.4° / 26.2°	6.9
Apr	18.2°C / 65°F	7.8° / 28.7°	9.8
May	21.3°C / 70°F	11.2° / 31.4°	78.7
Jun	23.7°C / 75°F	14.6° / 32.8°	180.4
Jul	23.6°C / 74°F	15.8° / 31.3°	181.9
Aug	23.2°C / 74°F	15.9° / 30.5°	200.2
Sep	21.3°C / 70°F	13° / 29.6°	196.4
Oct	18.9°C / 66°F	10.2° / 27.6°	102.1
Nov	17.3°C / 63°F	8.6° / 26°	10.9
Dec	14.4°C / 58°F	5° / 23.8°	10.7

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	82.8°F
	53% above Mexico avg
January Average	80°F (27°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	62 ft (19 m)
Area	1,188.5 sq mi (3,078.3 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	15.9944°N, 93.7231°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"

71% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 15.63"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,403 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 8, 2017	2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake	M8.2	110 km
Oct 21, 1995	13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico	M7.2	98 km
Mar 14, 1994	6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M6.9	138 km
Apr 7, 2011	7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico	M6.6	150 km
Sep 30, 1993	90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico	M6.5	123 km
Feb 12, 2008	9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico	M6.5	74 km
Jan 16, 2002	2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico	M6.4	84 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico	M6.4	83 km
Nov 28, 2001	2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico	M6.4	81 km
Jun 7, 1998	2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico	M6.3	7 km
Jul 14, 2023	Offshore Chiapas, Mexico	M6.3	123 km
Jan 21, 2012	46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico	M6.2	147 km
Dec 4, 2000	104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico	M6.1	127 km
Jul 6, 2007	6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M6.1	49 km
Sep 6, 1995	119 km SW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico	M6.0	130 km
Jan 19, 2001	6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico	M6.0	126 km
Jan 5, 2020	3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico	M5.9	94 km
Aug 18, 2004	8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico	M5.9	139 km
Jun 18, 2025	123 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico	M5.8	141 km
Jun 27, 2006	108 km SSW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico	M5.8	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Agatha	Category 1	286 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	30 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	211 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	273 km
1997	Rick	Category 1	244 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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
2017	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.7 m	98	110 km
2025	OFF COAST OF OAXACA	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	144 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (161 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	161 km
Tacana	Stratovolcano	4,064 m (13,333 ft)	1986	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (27°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	81°F (27°C)	0.1 in
March	83°F (28°C)	0.2 in
April	85°F (30°C)	0.8 in
May	85°F (30°C)	6.3 in	Warmest
June	84°F (29°C)	12.6 in
July	84°F (29°C)	10.7 in
August	83°F (29°C)	12.7 in
September	83°F (28°C)	15.6 in	Wettest
October	83°F (28°C)	5.0 in
November	82°F (28°C)	0.8 in
December	81°F (27°C)	0.0 in

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda) has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria, Dr Belisario Domínguez Palencia	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)

69 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
La Poderosa (Mexicali) - 96.9 FM / 1050 AM - XHMUG-FM / XED-AM - Radiorama - Mexicali, Baja California	1050 am, 96.9 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
XEEW "W1420" 1420 AM Matamoros, TAM	heroica matamoros, misc	MP3 64 kbps
XHMORE "More FM" 98.9 FM Tijuana, BC	rock, rock en español	AAC+ 192 kbps
XHTIM "La Mejor" 90.7 FM Tijuana, BN	grupera, latin	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Mexicali - 90.7 FM - XHMOE-FM - Radiópolis - Mexicali, BC	90.7, 90.7 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
La Invasora (San Diego) - XHTY-FM - 99.7 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	99.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Ultra Gym & Fitness (Mexicali) - Online - El Toque FM - Mexicali, Baja California	américa, baja california	MP3 320 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	92.3, 92.3 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Tampico 91.7 FM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
La Poderosa (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	860 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Cabo Mil - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California	96.3 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Focus Radio (Reynosa) - 1670 AM - XEFCR-AM - Reynosa, TM	1670, 1670 am	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, BC	104.5, 104.5 fm	AAC+ 40 kbps
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	850, 850 am	MP3 64 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
XHNOE	nuevo laredo	MP3 96 kbps
Ultra 90.1 FM reynosa/RGV	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Tampico - 100.1 FM - XHJT-FM - MVS Radio - Tampico, TM	100.1, 100.1 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
Stereo 91 (Nuevo Laredo) - 91.3 FM - XHNOE-FM - Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas	américa, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 RGV (Matamoros) - 97.7 FM - XEEW-FM - RadioDual - Matamoros, TM	97.7, 97.7 fm	MP3 80 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
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
Mas Flo (Tijuana) - 107.7 FM - XHRST-FM - MLC Media - Tijuana, Baja California	107.7 fm, baja california	MP3 96 kbps
La Mejor Mexicali - 103.3 FM - XHVG-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	103.3, 103.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Tijuana - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC	aquí nomás, baja california	AAC+ 48 kbps
W Radio Mexicali 940 AM	baja california, grupo radio cañón	MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	89.9, 89.9 fm	MP3 56 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
La Invasora 104.9 FM Mexicali	baja california, banda	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
Radio Fórmula (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California	950 am, am	AAC
LOS40 Ensenada - 96.9 FM - XHPSEN-FM - Radiópolis - Ensenada, BC	96.9, 96.9 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Tampico) - 103.9 FM - XHMTS-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Tampico, Tamaulipas	103.9 fm, entretenimiento	AAC
Digital 101.5 FM Reynosa/RGV	digital, latin pop	AAC+ 64 kbps
@FM (Tampico) - 93.5 FM - XHPP-FM - Radiorama - Tampico, Tamaulipas	93.5 fm, @fm	MP3
La Lupe Ciudad Victoria 95.3 FM	adult hits, baladas	AAC 93 kbps
@FM (Reynosa) - 95.3 FM - XHRT-FM - Radiorama - Reynosa, Tamaulipas	95.3 fm, @fm	MP3
Éxitos (Matamoros) - 91.3 FM - XHMLS-FM - Grupo Radio Avanzado - Matamoros, Tamaulipas	91.3, 91.3 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio fórmula (Tampico) - 103.9 FM [Tampico, Tamaulipas]	music, news	AAC
Imagen radio (Tamaulipas) - 103.1 FM [Tampico, Tamaulipas]	music, news	MP3 64 kbps
Exa Ciudad Victoria 94.5 FM	adult contemporary, charts	MP3 64 kbps
La Raza 89.3 FM Ciudad Victoria	banda, banda norteña	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Más Prendida 97.5 FM Ciudad Victoria	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
La Cotorra 101.7 FM Ciudad Victoria	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Tampico - 95.3 FM - XHOX-FM - MVS Radio - Tampico, TM	95.3, 95.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Vox 89.3 FM Tampico	2000s, 2010s	MP3 160 kbps
Exa FM Ensenada - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, BC	104.1, 104.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Romántica Ciudad Victoria 96.1 FM	adult hits, baladas	MP3
DIGITAL 89 89.5 (Tonalá) - 89.5 FM - XHNAL-FM - Radio Chiapas - Tonalá, Chiapas	89.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
Extremo Grupero (Villaflores) - 103.9 FM - XHVF-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villaflores, CS	103.9, 103.9 fm	MP3 160 kbps
Estéreo Baja 1550 AM	70s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tijuana - 91.7 FM - XHGLX-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC	91.7, 91.7 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Invasora (Tijuana) - XHA-FM - 94.5 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	94.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zion (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, BC	540, 540 am	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Mexicali - 91.5 FM - XHJC-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	91.5, 91.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Noticias MVS (Mexicali) - 1120 AM - XEMX-AM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, Baja California	1120 am, adult hits	AAC+ 32 kbps
Super Sterio MILED 95.1 FM	deportes, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
La Dinámica 1059 FM Mexicali	baja california, banda	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Ensenada - 103.3 FM - XHENA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California	103.3 fm, aquí nomás	AAC+ 48 kbps

Farmers Markets in Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado público municipal

Gyms in Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

8A Fitness Gym

Airports Near Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)

5 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport	TGZ	Medium Airport
Terán Air Base	—	Medium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport	—	Small Airport
Llano Grande Airport	—	Small Airport
Tonala Airport	—	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Iglesia San Vicente Ferrer

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 Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)

What is the population of Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)?

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda) has a population of 670 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,188.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)?

Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.8 inches.

How is the job market in Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda)?

The job market in Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez (La Esmeralda) is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Cabeza de Toro 3,413 pop · 5.6 mi Huizachal 1,421 pop · 6.5 mi Tonalá 35,322 pop · 6.9 mi Doctor Belisario Domínguez (La Barra) 1,043 pop · 7.4 mi San Luqueño 1,016 pop · 8.3 mi Paredón 6,126 pop · 10.3 mi Ignacio Ramírez 1,689 pop · 12.8 mi Tres Picos 4,403 pop · 15.1 mi Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro) 1,778 pop · 15.6 mi Arriaga 24,447 pop · 20.4 mi Azteca 1,829 pop · 21.4 mi La Línea 1,452 pop · 22.8 mi Monterrey 1,086 pop · 24.0 mi Tamaulipas 1,567 pop · 26.0 mi

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