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La Paz, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

La Paz is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 524. Elevation: 2,730 ft (832 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

524 Population 2/sq mi density
2,730 ft Elevation 832 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
81.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population524
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain81.3 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation2,730 ft (832 m)
Population524
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,730 ft (832 m)
Coordinates15.7821°, -92.6306°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation81.3 inches (2,066 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Paz

La Paz is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 524. The city sits at an elevation of 2,730 feet (832 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 7.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: La Paz vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.4%
106% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,730 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,730 ft (832 m)
Area321.2 sq mi (831.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.7821°N, 92.6306°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"
114% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,243 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 118 km
Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 148 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 119 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 118 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 32 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 140 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 124 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 56 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 37 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 142 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 62 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 92 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 124 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 109 km
Apr 27, 2016 75 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.0 149 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 136 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 43 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 90 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 13 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 143 km
1998 Lester Category 2 259 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 288 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 19 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 91 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 162 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 162 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
May 74°F (24°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 14.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 13.7 in
August 72°F (22°C) 14.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 16.3 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 10.2 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in

La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near La Paz

46 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ke Buena Comitán - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
BOOM FM 101.5 (Comitán) - 101.5 FM - XHPCOM-FM - Boom FM - Comitán, Chiapas 101.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
La Rancherita 91.7 FM Los Mochis banda, banda norteña AAC 64 kbps
Vintage 100.3 FM Mazatlán 2000s, 70s MP3 96 kbps
Romántica (Culiacán) - 89.5 FM / 750 AM - XHCSI-FM / XECSI-AM - Radiorama Sinaloa - Culiacán, Sinaloa 89.5 fm, balada MP3
XHCNA-FM 100.1 "Radio Disney" Culiacan, SI culiacan, pop AAC+ 56 kbps
Vibra FM (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Vibra - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 2000s, 80s MP3 64 kbps
bibra fm los mochis MP3 64 kbps
Radio IMER (Comitán) - 107.9 FM / 540 AM - XHEMIT-FM / XEMIT-AM - IMER - Comitán, CS 107.9, 107.9 fm MP3 64 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 101.1 (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Vintage 94.1 HD2 Culiacán 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Mazatlán - 89.7 FM - XHOPE-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Mazatlán, SI 89.7, 89.7 fm AAC+ 32 kbps
LOS40 Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La 103.9 Los Mochis ap grupo radio, la 103.9 MP3 192 kbps
La Interesante 94.5 FM Guasave ap grupo radio, banda MP3 128 kbps
La Nueva (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS 92.5, 92.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM [Culiacán, Sinaloa] music, news AAC
La Ke Buena Culiacán - 91.9 FM - XHBL-FM - Radio TV México - Culiacán, Sinaloa 91.9 fm, banda MP3
Vibra FM (Culiacán) - 96.9 FM - XHVQ-FM - Grupo Vibra - Culiacán, Sinaloa 2000s, 80s MP3 64 kbps
Radio Cañón (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 92.5 fm, abc radio MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS 95.7, 95.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Más Buena (Mazatlán) - 104.3 FM - XHENX-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mazatlán, SI 104.3, 104.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Globo Mazatlán 97.9 FM adult contemporary, globo MP3 128 kbps
Switch 88.9 FM Mazatlán hits, latin pop MP3
Switch 105.9 Ciudad Juárez 00s en español, 80s en español MP3
La Bella 104.9 FM feminist, information MP3 64 kbps
TOP MUSIC 91.7 (Querétaro) - 91.7 FM - XHKH-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro 91.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 1310 (Querétaro) - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM [Querétaro, Querétaro] music, news AAC
91 DAT (Querétaro) - 90.9 FM - XHQRT-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro 91 dat, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, Querétaro 88.7 fm, américa AAC
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD 89.5 (Querétaro) - 89.5 FM - XHUAQ-FM - Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro - Querétaro, Querétaro 89.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
91 DAT 90.9 (Querétaro) - 90.9 FM - XHQRT-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Neo 100.3 FM HD3 Mazatlán charts, hd radio MP3 96 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Mazatlán) - 91.3 FM / 1470 AM - XHACE-FM / XEACE-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Mazatlán, Sinaloa 1470 am, 91.3 fm AAC
La Mera Jefa 93.7 FM Guasave banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
La Z 96.5 FM Los Mochis banda, banda norteña AAC 64 kbps
La Mejor Mazatlán 102.7 FM banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
La RJ 105.1 Mazatlán mazatlán, mexico AAC 32 kbps
La interesante 88.5 FM Los Mochis ap grupo radio, banda MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Culiacán - 104.1 FM - XHECQ-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, SI 104.1, 104.1 fm AAC 32 kbps
La Comadre Culiacán - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, SI 98.5, 98.5 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Cañón 104.3 FM banda, grupera MP3 128 kbps
Studio 93.1 (Mazatlán) - 93.1 FM -XHMZT-FM - Grupo Siete - Mazatlán, Sinaloa 93.1 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Querétaro) - 107.9 FM - XHQG-FM - Global Media - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 104.1 Culiacán banda, banda norteña AAC 32 kbps

Airports Near La Paz

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
Yalcok 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 Paz

What is the population of La Paz?

La Paz has a population of 524 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 321.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Paz?

La Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.3 inches.

How is the job market in La Paz?

The unemployment rate in La Paz is 7.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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