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Joybé, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Joybé is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 722. Elevation: 3,163 ft (964 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

722 Population 1/sq mi density
3,163 ft Elevation 964 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
86.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population722
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain86.3 in/yr
Sunny Days183/yr
Elevation3,163 ft (964 m)
Population722
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,163 ft (964 m)
Coordinates17.0189°, -92.1539°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation86.3 inches (2,191 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Joybé

Joybé is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 722. The city sits at an elevation of 3,163 feet (964 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Joybé vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Joybé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,163 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,163 ft (964 m)
Area763.8 sq mi (1,978.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.0189°N, 92.1539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"
127% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 141 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 118 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 94 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 69 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 110 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 134 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 111 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 106 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 116 km
May 6, 2023 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico M5.0 129 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 99 km
Jan 11, 2025 8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.9 132 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km SSW of Nueva América, Mexico M4.9 130 km
Feb 9, 2010 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M4.9 114 km
Mar 31, 1997 2 km NE of La Concordia, Mexico M4.8 113 km
Apr 26, 2011 0 km SSW of Jaltenango de la Paz, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Apr 9, 1991 2 km ESE of Sinaloa, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Jan 31, 1990 2 km SW of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Feb 5, 2015 2 km NE of Piedra Labrada, Mexico M4.7 147 km
May 19, 1999 3 km NNE of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M4.7 150 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 1 207 km
2011 Nate Category 1 298 km
2007 Dean Category 2 280 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 284 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 (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 11.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 11.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 14.6 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 10.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in

Joybé has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and March the driest (2.6").

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Museums in Joybé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Manuel K'ulub

Restaurants in Joybé

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Paisano

Airports Near Joybé

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Nicolas Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Tenosique AirportSmall 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 Joybé

What is the population of Joybé?

Joybé has a population of 722 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 763.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Joybé?

Joybé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 183 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.3 inches.

How is the job market in Joybé?

The job market in Joybé is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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