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La Escalera, Mexico

Tabasco · Mexico

La Escalera is a small town in Tabasco, Mexico with a population of 2,052. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,052 Population 1,063/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
85.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,052
Density1,063/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain85.8 in/yr
Sunny Days183/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population2,052
Population Density1,063 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates17.8436°, -92.5256°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTabasco
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation85.8 inches (2,180 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Escalera

La Escalera is a small town in Mexico (Tabasco) with a population of 2,052. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 66 business establishments.

Income: La Escalera vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)66

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Escalera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density1,063/sq mi
Coordinates17.8436°N, 92.5256°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.8"
126% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.41"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 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 M7.2 150 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 148 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Jan 3, 1998 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Nov 14, 2012 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Mar 12, 2010 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 108 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 134 km
Jul 18, 1993 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.5 53 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 52 km
Jun 9, 2007 7 km W of Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, Mexico M4.4 109 km
Feb 11, 2007 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico M4.4 73 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 33 km
Jun 29, 2007 26 km W of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.4 134 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 99 km
Nov 19, 2012 13 km W of Nuevo Volcán Chichonal, Mexico M4.3 75 km
Jun 22, 2006 7 km SW of Mecatepec, Mexico M4.3 112 km
Dec 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico M4.3 16 km
Dec 15, 1991 36 km SSE of Francisco Rueda, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 234 km
2011 Nate Category 1 208 km
2010 Karl Category 3 212 km
2007 Dean Category 1 209 km
2005 Stan Category 1 224 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 214 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 19 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 85°F (29°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 10.2 in
July 83°F (29°C) 7.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 10.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 14.4 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in

La Escalera has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and April the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near La Escalera

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TITÁN 106.3 (Villahermosa) - 106.3 FM - XHRVI-FM - PUBLILUM (PubliLu Medios) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 106.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 89.3 (Villahermosa) - 89.3 FM - XHQQQ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 89.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YA! FM (Villahermosa) - 95.7 FM - XHTAB-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco américa, contemporary hits AAC+ 128 kbps
XEVA (Villahermosa) - 91.7 FM - XHVA-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 91.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
104.1 XEVT (Villahermosa) - 104.1 FM - XHVT-FM - Telereportaje/XEVT - Villahermosa, Tabasco 104.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
Radio Emisor Contenido con Calidad MÚSICA CLÁSICA MEXICANA TABASCO boleros mexicanos, musica clasica en español MP3 128 kbps
Radio Futurama (Villahermosa) - 93.7 FM - XHZQ-FM - Villahermosa, Tabasco 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Oreja FM (Villahermosa) - 99.1 FM - XHVHT-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 99.1 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 740 (Villahermosa) - 740 AM - XEKV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
VOX Radio Hits (Villahermosa) - 97.3 FM - XHVB-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 97.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXTREMO FM 97.3 (Villahermosa) - 97.3 FM - XHVB-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 97.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEVT 104.1 FM - XHVT, Telereportaje, FM 104.1, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico cronicas, en vivo MP3 24 kbps
La Rancherita 99.1 (Villahermosa) - 99.1 FM - XHVHT-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 99.1 fm, américa MP3
LA CAMPERA 92.9 (Jiménez) - 92.9 FM - XHJZ-FM - VMedia Comunicaciones - Jiménez, Chihuahua banda, chihuahua MP3
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.5 (Villahermosa) - 96.5 FM - XHOP-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 2000s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
XEVT 104.1 (Villahermosa) - 104.1 FM - XHVT-FM - Telereportaje/XEVT - Villahermosa, Tabasco 104.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
Titán (Villahermosa) - 106.3 FM - XHRVI-FM - PubliLu Medios - Villahermosa, Tabasco 106.3 fm, banda MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 101.5 (Villahermosa) - 101.5 FM - XHEPAR - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 101.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cañón (Villahermosa) - 96.5 FM - XHOP-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Tu Radio Inteligente Sonando en tu Corazón Desde El Sureste Mexicano Tabasco conocimiento, denuncia MP3 320 kbps
YA! FM 95.7 (Villahermosa) - 95.7 FM - XHTAB-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio UJAT (Villahermosa) - 96.1 FM - XHCPEK-FM - UJAT (Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 96.1 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 96.5 (Villahermosa) - 96.5 FM - XHOP-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Mega 94.9 FM latin music, pop music MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco. 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Villahermosa) - 92.5 FM - XHTR-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 92.5 fm, banda MP3
XEVA 91.7 (Villahermosa) - 91.7 FM - XHVA-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 91.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Radio de Tabasco 1230 AM boleros, musica tropical MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Villahermosa - 101.5 FM - XHEPAR - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 101.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Q (Villahermosa) - 90.1 FM - XHSAT-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Mega FM (Villahermosa) - 94.9 FM - XHTVH-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 94.9 fm, comisión de radio y televisión de tabasco MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mexicana (Villahermosa) - 98.3 FM - XHLI-FM - Valanci Media Group - Villahermosa, Tabasco 98.3 fm, américa AAC

Libraries in La Escalera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in La Escalera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado José Narciso Rovirosa
Mercado Viejo

Airports Near La Escalera

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSALarge Airport
Ciudad Pemex AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyulapa AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
El Freno AirfieldSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Nicolas Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
Palizada AirportSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San António AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
San Jose Produce 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 Escalera

What is the population of La Escalera?

La Escalera has a population of 2,052 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,063 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Escalera?

La Escalera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 183 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.8 inches.

How is the job market in La Escalera?

La Escalera has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 66 business establishments in the area.

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