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La Línea, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

La Línea is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,452. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

1,452 Population 4/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
58.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About La Línea

La Línea is currently the leading faction of the Juárez Cartel originally designed to be one of the cartel's enforcer units set up by a number of former and active-duty policemen, heavily armed and extensively trained in urban warfare. Their corrupt "line" of policemen were set up to protect drug traffickers, but after forming an alliance with Barrio Azteca to fight off the forces of the Sinaloa Cartel in 2008, they established a foothold in Ciudad Juárez as the enforcement wing of the Juárez cartel. La Línea has also been involved in extortions and kidnappings. As of 2021, La Línea has formed an alliance with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Ciudad Juárez to fight off influence and incursions from the Sinaloa Cartel.

People

Population1,452
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain58.4 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,452
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates16.1308°, -94.0356°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation58.4 inches (1,483 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Línea

La Línea is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,452. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: La Línea vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in La Línea

La Línea has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.7°C), the coldest is Feb (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.9°C / 57°F 4.9° / 22.9° 16.0
Feb 13.6°C / 56°F 3.9° / 23.3° 14.3
Mar 15.8°C / 60°F 5.4° / 26.2° 6.9
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 7.8° / 28.7° 9.8
May 21.3°C / 70°F 11.2° / 31.4° 78.7
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 14.6° / 32.8° 180.4
Jul 23.6°C / 74°F 15.8° / 31.3° 181.9
Aug 23.2°C / 74°F 15.9° / 30.5° 200.2
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 13° / 29.6° 196.4
Oct 18.9°C / 66°F 10.2° / 27.6° 102.1
Nov 17.3°C / 63°F 8.6° / 26° 10.9
Dec 14.4°C / 58°F 5° / 23.8° 10.7
La Línea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.6°F
53% above Mexico avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area395.1 sq mi (1,023.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.1308°N, 94.0356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,675 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 8, 2017 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake M8.2 124 km
Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 99 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 124 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 38 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 106 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 119 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 117 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 119 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 34 km
Jul 14, 2023 Offshore Chiapas, Mexico M6.3 138 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 25 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 124 km
Dec 4, 2000 104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico M6.1 140 km
Sep 6, 1995 119 km SW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico M6.0 134 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 57 km
Jun 27, 2006 108 km SSW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico M5.8 128 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 83 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 33 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 254 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 15 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 279 km
2005 Stan Category 1 290 km
1998 Lester Category 2 212 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 251 km
1997 Rick Category 1 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 19 128 km
2017 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.7 m 98 124 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in
May 85°F (30°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 11.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 9.4 in
August 84°F (29°C) 12.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 14.6 in Wettest
October 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest

La Línea has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and December the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near La Línea

60 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, Baja California 92.3 fm, baja california MP3 64 kbps
XLTN "Radio Latina" 104.5 FM Tijuana, BN latino-pop, pop AAC+ 40 kbps
XHGLX "Exa FM" 91.7 FM Tijuana, BN electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
XHMORE "More FM" 98.9 FM Tijuana, BC rock, rock en español AAC+ 192 kbps
La Poderosa (Mexicali) - 96.9 FM / 1050 AM - XHMUG-FM / XED-AM - Radiorama - Mexicali, Baja California 1050 am, 96.9 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 92.3, 92.3 fm MP3 64 kbps
La Poderosa (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 860 am, am MP3 128 kbps
La Invasora (San Diego) - XHTY-FM - 99.7 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 99.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Mexicali - 90.7 FM - XHMOE-FM - Radiópolis - Mexicali, BC 90.7, 90.7 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
Ultra Gym & Fitness (Mexicali) - Online - El Toque FM - Mexicali, Baja California américa, baja california MP3 320 kbps
XHTIM "La Mejor" 90.7 FM Tijuana, BN grupera, latin MP3 128 kbps
PULSAR (Tijuana) - 107.3 FM - XHFG-FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 107.3 fm, baja california MP3 128 kbps
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 850, 850 am MP3 64 kbps
Cabo Mil - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California 96.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, baladas en español AAC 128 kbps
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 850, 850 am MP3 64 kbps
Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo 101.9 fm, américa MP3 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
LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo 810 am, 89.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Voz Radio (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM - XHABCA-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mexicali, BC 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, BC 104.5, 104.5 fm AAC+ 40 kbps
FM Globo Mexicali - 101.9 FM - XHPF-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC 101.9, 101.9 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 89.9, 89.9 fm MP3 56 kbps
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
LOS40 Ensenada - 96.9 FM - XHPSEN-FM - Radiópolis - Ensenada, BC 96.9, 96.9 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Zion (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, BC 540, 540 am MP3 96 kbps
La Invasora (Tijuana) - XHA-FM - 94.5 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tijuana - 91.7 FM - XHGLX-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC 91.7, 91.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún cancún, hits AAC 130 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California 950 am, am AAC
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Estéreo Baja 1550 AM 70s, 80s MP3 128 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 / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
DIGITAL 89 89.5 (Tonalá) - 89.5 FM - XHNAL-FM - Radio Chiapas - Tonalá, Chiapas 89.5 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 101.7 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
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
Radio Estereo Playa 80s, balearic MP3
90.5 Estéreo Mar adult contemporary, hits MP3 128 kbps
Super Sterio MILED 95.1 FM deportes, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
W Radio Mexicali 940 AM baja california, grupo radio cañón MP3 128 kbps
Mas Flo (Tijuana) - 107.7 FM - XHRST-FM - MLC Media - Tijuana, Baja California 107.7 fm, baja california MP3 96 kbps
Radio Cañón (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM / 820 AM - XHABCA-FM / XEABCA-AM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mexicali, BC 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 89.9, 89.9 fm MP3 56 kbps
Exa FM Ensenada - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, BC 104.1, 104.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Ensenada - 103.3 FM - XHENA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California 103.3 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 48 kbps
La Dinámica 1059 FM Mexicali baja california, banda AAC+ 64 kbps
More FM Online (Tijuana) - Online - www.morefmonline.com - Grupo Cadena - Tijuana, Baja California américa, baja california AAC+ 192 kbps
FM Globo Tijuana - 99.3 FM - XHOCL-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC 99.3, 99.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Exa FM Mexicali - 91.5 FM - XHJC-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC 91.5, 91.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Invasora 104.9 FM Mexicali baja california, banda MP3 128 kbps
Noticias MVS (Mexicali) - 1120 AM - XEMX-AM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, Baja California 1120 am, adult hits AAC+ 32 kbps
La Mejor Mexicali - 103.3 FM - XHVG-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC 103.3, 103.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Imagen radio (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM [Mexicali, Baja California] music, news MP3 96 kbps
Radio fórmula (Baja California) - 950 AM [Tijuana, Baja California] music, news AAC
Rocola 9-90 (Mexicali) - 990 AM - XECL-AM - Radiorama Mexicali - Mexicali, Baja California 990 am, am MP3
Imagen (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM - XHCMS-FM - Grupo Imagen - Mexicali, Baja California 105.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
La Mejor Tijuana - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC aquí nomás, baja california AAC+ 48 kbps

Farmers Markets in La Línea

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado público municipal
Mercado Público Municipal

Airports Near La Línea

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirportSmall Airport
Tonala AirportSmall Airport
Valle Bonito 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 Línea

What is the population of La Línea?

La Línea has a population of 1,452 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 395.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Línea?

La Línea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Línea?

The job market in La Línea is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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