La Independencia (Las Pilas), Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

La Independencia (Las Pilas) is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,178. Elevation: 2,805 ft (855 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,178 Population 6/sq mi density

2,805 ft Elevation 855 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

25.3 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,178

Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)

Rain25.3 in/yr

Sunny Days361/yr

Elevation2,805 ft (855 m)

Population	1,178
Population Density	6 / sq mi
Elevation	2,805 ft (855 m)
Coordinates	16.6775°, -93.2494°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Chiapas
Average Temperature	80°F (27°C)
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation	25.3 inches (642 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Independencia (Las Pilas)

La Independencia (Las Pilas) is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,178. The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet (855 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: La Independencia (Las Pilas) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	26% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in La Independencia (Las Pilas)

La Independencia (Las Pilas) has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1045 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	23.1°C / 74°F	16.9° / 29.3°	1.1
Feb	25°C / 77°F	17.9° / 32°	7.7
Mar	26.4°C / 80°F	19.1° / 33.8°	3.6
Apr	28.4°C / 83°F	21° / 35.7°	5.8
May	29°C / 84°F	22.4° / 35.5°	98.2
Jun	27.2°C / 81°F	21.8° / 32.5°	222.1
Jul	26.9°C / 80°F	21.4° / 32.4°	170.5
Aug	27°C / 81°F	21.6° / 32.3°	236.3
Sep	26.4°C / 80°F	21.3° / 31.5°	201.1
Oct	25.5°C / 78°F	20.7° / 30.3°	87.5
Nov	24°C / 75°F	18.6° / 29.5°	9.3
Dec	23.2°C / 74°F	17.2° / 29.1°	2.0

La Independencia (Las Pilas) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	80.0°F
	48% above Mexico avg
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,805 ft (855 m)
Area	208.6 sq mi (540.4 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	16.6775°N, 93.2494°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"

33% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.31"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,140 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	30 km
Mar 14, 1994	6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M6.9	116 km
Apr 7, 2011	7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico	M6.6	130 km
Feb 12, 2008	9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico	M6.5	118 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico	M6.4	99 km
Jan 16, 2002	2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico	M6.4	131 km
Nov 28, 2001	2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico	M6.4	124 km
Jun 7, 1998	2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico	M6.3	98 km
Jul 6, 2007	6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M6.1	87 km
Jan 5, 2020	3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico	M5.9	136 km
Jan 17, 2009	5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico	M5.8	118 km
May 5, 2025	5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico	M5.8	76 km
Aug 9, 2023	7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico	M5.8	78 km
Feb 1, 2003	7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico	M5.8	41 km
Mar 2, 2023	Oaxaca, Mexico	M5.7	132 km
Aug 5, 2015	11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico	M5.7	74 km
May 20, 2017	21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico	M5.7	98 km
Jan 9, 2001	7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico	M5.6	131 km
Mar 12, 1994	30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico	M5.6	109 km
Sep 1, 2012	11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico	M5.5	71 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2013	Barbara	Category 1	87 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	276 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	25 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (76 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	76 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (25°C)	0.4 in
February	71°F (22°C)	0.4 in
March	75°F (24°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	78°F (26°C)	0.7 in
May	80°F (26°C)	3.3 in
June	77°F (25°C)	8.3 in	Wettest
July	81°F (27°C)	6.5 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	7.5 in
September	75°F (24°C)	8.2 in
October	74°F (23°C)	3.3 in
November	72°F (22°C)	1.3 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.6 in	Coldest

La Independencia (Las Pilas) has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near La Independencia (Las Pilas)

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF	electronica, latin pop	MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas	105.9 fm, américa	MP3
LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas	100.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF	ciudad mexico, news	AAC+ 32 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico	#80s, 1980s	MP3 320 kbps
XHSON "Beat" 100.9 FM Mexico City, DF	ciudad mexico, lounge	MP3 48 kbps
XHSH-FM "Amor 95.3" Mexico City, DF	ciudad mexico, mexico city	AAC+ 48 kbps
Roca Fm Clasicos Mexico	60s, 70s	MP3 320 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF	ciudad mexico, contemporary hits	AAC+ 32 kbps
UNICACH Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF	ciudad mexico, contemporary music	AAC+ 32 kbps
XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF	ciudad mexico, grc	AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Zoque 105.9 FM	—	MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas	98.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
XEL-AM 1260 "La Comadre" Mexico City, DF	ciudad mexico, grupera	AAC+ 48 kbps
XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF	mexico city, talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
XEX 730 "W Deportes" Mexico City, DF	ciudad mexico, mexico city	AAC+ 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
Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo	101.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR	96.1, 96.1 fm	MP3
XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF	ciudad mexico, dance	AAC+ 56 kbps
La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	95.3 fm, baladas en español	AAC 128 kbps
Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo	810 am, 89.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
JOYA 101.7 (Tuxtla) - 101.7 FM - XHVV-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas	101.7 fm, américa	AAC
Radio Zoque (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas	105.9 fm, américa	MP3
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
Extremo Grupero (Villaflores) - 103.9 FM - XHVF-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villaflores, CS	103.9, 103.9 fm	MP3 160 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas	91.1 fm, américa	MP3
LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas	96.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
90.5 Estéreo Mar	adult contemporary, hits	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Estereo Playa	80s, balearic	MP3
Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún	cancún, hits	AAC 130 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	101.7 fm, américa	AAC 128 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 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 - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	95.3 fm, américa	AAC 128 kbps
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR	96.1, 96.1 fm	MP3

Museums in La Independencia (Las Pilas)

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa Museo Angel Albino Corzo
Casa Museo Madrigal
Museo Botánico
Museo Chiapas de Ciencia y Tecnologia (MUCH)
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo De La Marimba
Museo De Laca
Museo de Palentología
Museo de Paleontología
Museo del Café Chiapas
Museo Franco Lázaro Gómez
Museo Juan Sabines
Museo Regional de Chiapas
Museo Zoque de Copoya

Libraries in La Independencia (Las Pilas)

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Central UNACH		0.0
Biblioteca Pública		0.0
Centro Cultural Jaime Sabines		0.0

Farmers Markets in La Independencia (Las Pilas)

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado de los Ancianos
Mercado de los Ancianos
Mercado Municipal Suchiapa
Mercado Público Municipal "San Juan"
Mercado Público Municipal Juan Sabines
Mercado Público Municipal Rafael Pascacio Gamboa

Breweries in La Independencia (Las Pilas)

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Cervecentro
Cervecentro

Stadiums & Teams in La Independencia (Las Pilas)

Team	League	Division

Airports Near La Independencia (Las Pilas)

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport	TGZ	Medium Airport
Terán Air Base	—	Medium Airport
Francisco Sarabia National Airport	—	Small Airport
Rancho Joali Airport	—	Small Airport
Tonala Airport	—	Small Airport
Valle Bonito Airport	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in La Independencia (Las Pilas)

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Centro de Rehabilitación e Inclusión Infantil Teletón (CRIT) Chiapas

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 Independencia (Las Pilas)

What is the population of La Independencia (Las Pilas)?

La Independencia (Las Pilas) has a population of 1,178 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 208.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Independencia (Las Pilas)?

La Independencia (Las Pilas) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 inches.

How is the job market in La Independencia (Las Pilas)?

The job market in La Independencia (Las Pilas) is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Pacú 2,440 pop · 8.1 mi Berriozábal 28,128 pop · 8.6 mi Ignacio Zaragoza (El Morro) 1,675 pop · 8.6 mi Copoya 8,160 pop · 8.8 mi El Jobo 4,632 pop · 9.7 mi Hermenegildo Galeana 1,068 pop · 10.1 mi Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 39,180 pop · 10.1 mi Tuxtla 604,147 pop · 10.3 mi Suchiapa 16,637 pop · 10.6 mi Viva Cárdenas 1,431 pop · 11.5 mi Roblada Grande 1,729 pop · 13.5 mi San Fernando 9,651 pop · 13.7 mi El Copalar 2,039 pop · 14.0 mi Jardínes del Grijalva 2,881 pop · 14.6 mi

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