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La Cascada, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

La Cascada is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 878. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

878 Population 0/sq mi density
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
96.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population878
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain96.5 in/yr
Sunny Days167/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Population878
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates17.3711°, -91.8042°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation96.5 inches (2,451 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Cascada

La Cascada is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 878. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: La Cascada vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Cascada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area2,497.6 sq mi (6,468.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates17.3711°N, 91.8042°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.5"
154% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.75"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 123 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 147 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 110 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 43 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 66 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 102 km
Apr 12, 2010 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 73 km
Jul 18, 1993 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Mar 29, 2021 12 km WSW of Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Mar 3, 2013 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 103 km
May 18, 2022 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 94 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 90 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 91 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 91 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico M4.3 104 km
Apr 1, 2005 2 km SE of Majomut, Mexico M4.3 107 km
Dec 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico M4.3 107 km
Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 258 km
2011 Nate Category 1 261 km
2010 Karl Category 2 294 km
2010 Richard Category 1 276 km
2007 Dean Category 2 232 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 239 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 19 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 15.8 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 13.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 7.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in

La Cascada has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (3.0").

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Radio Stations near La Cascada

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOOM FM 91.5 (Cintalapa) - 91.5 FM - XHCCAG-FM - Cadena Boom FM - Cintalapa, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps

Museums in La Cascada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de sitio de Pomona
Museo del Sitio Palenque
Museo IK

Farmers Markets in La Cascada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito

Cafes in La Cascada

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cascada Wejlib ja

Airports Near La Cascada

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balancan AirstripSmall Airport
Ciudad Pemex AirportSmall Airport
El Freno AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Bravos De Bonfil AirportSmall Airport
Mayorga AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Tenosique AirportSmall Airport
Xiquipilli 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 La Cascada

What is the population of La Cascada?

La Cascada has a population of 878 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,497.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Cascada?

La Cascada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.5 inches.

How is the job market in La Cascada?

The job market in La Cascada is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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