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La Nueva Unión, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

La Nueva Unión is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 526. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

526 Population 1/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
130.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population526
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain130.4 in/yr
Sunny Days142/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population526
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates16.0869°, -90.7733°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation130.4 inches (3,312 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Nueva Unión

La Nueva Unión is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 526. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 130.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: La Nueva Unión vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Nueva Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 130.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area666.4 sq mi (1,725.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.0869°N, 90.7733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.4"
243% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 19.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 6, 2025.

May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 109 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 123 km
Sep 11, 2001 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala M5.6 149 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 54 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala M5.5 143 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 110 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.3 141 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 51 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 86 km
Jul 12, 2012 5 km W of Comalapa, Guatemala M5.2 150 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 74 km
May 1, 1994 2 km NNW of Nahualá, Guatemala M5.2 148 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 58 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 86 km
Aug 10, 2010 4 km NE of San Francisco la Unión, Guatemala M5.0 149 km
May 25, 2008 7 km NW of Concepción Tutuapa, Guatemala M5.0 149 km
Jun 12, 2024 5 km N of San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala M4.9 144 km
Jan 11, 2013 4 km NW of San Juan Atitán, Guatemala M4.9 117 km
Mar 21, 2022 3 km SSW of Sipacapa, Guatemala M4.8 137 km
May 2, 2015 5 km W of San Bartolo, Guatemala M4.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 280 km
2020 Nana Category 1 275 km
2016 Earl Category 1 247 km
2010 Richard Category 2 222 km
2001 Iris Category 4 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 164 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 170 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 170 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 177 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 178 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 180 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 180 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 191 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 192 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 16.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 17.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 16.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 19.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 17.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in

La Nueva Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 130.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (3.5").

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Farmers Markets in La Nueva Unión

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado La Económica
Mercado La Paz

Restaurants in La Nueva Unión

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Piru

Airports Near La Nueva Unión

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coban AirportCBVMedium Airport
Rubelsanto AirportRUVMedium Airport
Barillas upperSmall Airport
Chajul AirportSmall Airport
Chisec AirportSmall Airport
Cuarto Pueblo AirportSmall Airport
Flore del Norte AirportSmall Airport
Industria Chuquibul AirportSmall Airport
Ixquisis AirportSmall Airport
La Libertad AirportSmall Airport
Los Angeles AirstripSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Nueva Generación Maya AirportSmall Airport
Playa Grande AirportPKJSmall Airport
Rancho PalSmall Airport
San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno CandelariaSmall Airport
San Pedro Cotija AirportSmall Airport
Sayaxché AirportSmall Airport
Tikindustrias AirportSmall Airport
Uspantan AirportSmall Airport
XalbalSmall 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 Nueva Unión

What is the population of La Nueva Unión?

La Nueva Unión has a population of 526 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 666.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Nueva Unión?

La Nueva Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 130.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Nueva Unión?

The job market in La Nueva Unión is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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