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La Libertad, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

La Libertad is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 4,500. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,500 Population 42/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
53.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population4,500
Density42/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population4,500
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates14.5917°, -92.1932°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation53.4 inches (1,356 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Libertad

La Libertad is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 4,500. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 144 business establishments.

Income: La Libertad vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)144

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Libertad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.1°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area107.1 sq mi (277.5 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates14.5917°N, 92.1932°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,032 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 74 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 51 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 32 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 41 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 57 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 30 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 81 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 52 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 143 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 125 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 8 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 34 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 147 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 81 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 50 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 113 km
Sep 18, 1991 4 km SE of Patzún, Guatemala M6.2 130 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 99 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 93 km
Apr 15, 2016 110 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 248 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 281 km
1998 Lester Category 1 242 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 282 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 LAGO DE ATITLAN Meteorological 4.0 m 103 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 74 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 61 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 71 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 76 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 108 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 142 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 142 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 157 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 173 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 195 km
Tecuamburro Stratovolcano 1,845 m (6,053 ft) -960 198 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 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
November 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in

La Libertad has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near La Libertad

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, américa AAC
Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, baladas AAC
W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas 99.5 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
RADIO ESLA (GT) AAC
Dinámica 89.9 FM (GT) entretenimiento, latino MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in La Libertad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Liberira La Excelencia0.0
Libreria El Maestro0.0

Farmers Markets in La Libertad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal de Pajapita
Mercado Publico

Airports Near La Libertad

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Hato AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
El Paso del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula 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 Libertad

What is the population of La Libertad?

La Libertad has a population of 4,500 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 107.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Libertad?

La Libertad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Libertad?

The job market in La Libertad is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 144 business establishments in the area.

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