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La Rinconada, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

La Rinconada is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,078. Elevation: 5,079 ft (1,548 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

1,078 Population 4/sq mi density
5,079 ft Elevation 1,548 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
61.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,078
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Population1,078
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Coordinates15.5933°, -92.2681°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation61.1 inches (1,553 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Rinconada

La Rinconada is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,078. The city sits at an elevation of 5,079 feet (1,548 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: La Rinconada vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Rinconada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,079 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Area311.0 sq mi (805.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates15.5933°N, 92.2681°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,215 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 M7.2 106 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 81 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 48 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 99 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 128 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 104 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 90 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 80 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 93 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 131 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 111 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 71 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 147 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 113 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 107 km
Sep 10, 1993 50 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Apr 27, 2016 75 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.0 149 km
Apr 10, 1994 3 km E of Pajapita, Guatemala M6.0 101 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 53 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 187 km
1998 Lester Category 1 277 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 54 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 120 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 121 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 159 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 193 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 11.6 in Wettest
July 57°F (14°C) 8.2 in
August 66°F (19°C) 9.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 11.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 6.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
December 62°F (16°C) 0.7 in

La Rinconada has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near La Rinconada

81 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mexicana 92.3 FM Culiacán banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
La Rancherita 91.7 FM Los Mochis banda, banda norteña AAC 64 kbps
La cañona 94.3 FM Escuinapa banda, banda norteña MP3 32 kbps
XHCLI-FM "La Comadre 98.5" Culiacan, SI culiacan, grupera AAC+ 48 kbps
Romántica (Culiacán) - 89.5 FM / 750 AM - XHCSI-FM / XECSI-AM - Radiorama Sinaloa - Culiacán, Sinaloa 89.5 fm, balada MP3
Radio Variedades 103.5 FM Los Mochis adult hits, baladas AAC 64 kbps
MATCH 100.1 (Culiacán) - 100.1 FM - XHCNA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, Sinaloa 100.1 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
La Lupe 90.7 FM Culiacán adult hits, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, SI 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Vibra FM (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Vibra - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 2000s, 80s MP3 64 kbps
La Ke Buena El Fuerte 98.5 FM ap grupo radio, banda MP3 192 kbps
XHCNA-FM 100.1 "Radio Disney" Culiacan, SI culiacan, pop AAC+ 56 kbps
Vintage 100.3 FM Mazatlán 2000s, 70s MP3 96 kbps
bibra fm los mochis MP3 64 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 101.1 (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Siempre 100.3 HD4 Mazatlán baladas, baladas en español MP3 96 kbps
La Patrona (Escuinapa) - 92.5 FM / 570 AM - XHETD-FM / XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Escuinapa, SI 570, 570 am MP3
Radio Disney (Mazatlán) - 93.1 FM -XHMZT-FM - Grupo Siete - Mazatlán, Sinaloa 93.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio fórmula (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM [Culiacán, Sinaloa] music, news AAC
La Ke Buena 90.1 FM Los mochis banda, banda norteña MP3
La 103.9 Los Mochis ap grupo radio, la 103.9 MP3 192 kbps
La Morrita 96.1 Los Mochis banda, banda norteña MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Mazatlán - 89.7 FM - XHOPE-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Mazatlán, SI 89.7, 89.7 fm AAC+ 32 kbps
Vintage 94.1 HD2 Culiacán 2000s, 80s MP3 96 kbps
La Bestia Grupera Culiacán 102.5 FM banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
La Interesante 94.5 FM Guasave ap grupo radio, banda MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Los Mochis 90.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
Neo 94.1 HD3 Culiacán 2010s, 2020s MP3 96 kbps
Radio UAdeO (Los Mochis) - 89.3 FM - XHUDO-FM - Universidad Autónoma de Occidente - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 89.3 fm, campus radio MP3 128 kbps
Switch 105.9 Ciudad Juárez 00s en español, 80s en español MP3
Switch 88.9 FM Mazatlán hits, latin pop MP3
Globo Mazatlán 97.9 FM adult contemporary, globo MP3 128 kbps
La bella Culiacán MP3 64 kbps
La JL Guamuchil MP3 128 kbps
stereo uno 100.3 fm, luznetwork MP3 96 kbps
Vibra FM (Culiacán) - 96.9 FM - XHVQ-FM - Grupo Vibra - Culiacán, Sinaloa 2000s, 80s MP3 64 kbps
Siempre 101.3 FM Los Mochis baladas, baladas en español MP3 96 kbps
Stereo uno Los Mochis MP3 96 kbps
Oscar 90.1 FM Elota/Culiacán baladas, baladas en español AAC+ 32 kbps
neo 101.3 HD3 Los Mochis 2010s, 2020s MP3 96 kbps
La Ke Buena Culiacán - 91.9 FM - XHBL-FM - Radio TV México - Culiacán, Sinaloa 91.9 fm, banda MP3
La Plakosa (Culiacán) - 95.3 FM - XHIN-FM - Radiorama Sinaloa - Culiacán, Sinaloa 95.3 fm, américa MP3
Vibra Radio 99.5 Mazatlán banda, banda norteña MP3 64 kbps
La Mejor 104.1 Culiacán banda, banda norteña AAC 32 kbps
Arroba FM (Culiacán) - 95.3 FM - XHIN-FM - Radiorama - Culiacán, Sinaloa 95.3 fm, @fm MP3
Radio Fórmula (Mazatlán) - 91.3 FM / 1470 AM - XHACE-FM / XEACE-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Mazatlán, Sinaloa 1470 am, 91.3 fm AAC
Vibra Radio 89.7 Guasave banda, banda norteña MP3 64 kbps
Exa FM Culiacán 101.7 FM adult contemporary, charts AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Cañón (Mazatlán) - 98.7 FM - XHVOX-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mazatlán, SI 98.7, 98.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Mazatlán 102.7 FM banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
La Bella 104.9 FM feminist, information MP3 64 kbps
Radio Sinaloa 94.5, 93.9 y 92.5 baladas en español, banda MP3 48 kbps
La Mera Jefa 93.7 FM Guasave banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
Match Culiacán - 100.1 FM - XHCNA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, SI 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 48 kbps
La RJ 105.1 Mazatlán mazatlán, mexico AAC 32 kbps
La Mexicana 93.3 FM Los Mochis banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
Vintage 101.3 HD2 Los Mochis 2000s, 70s MP3 96 kbps
Neo 100.3 FM HD3 Mazatlán charts, hd radio MP3 96 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD 89.5 (Querétaro) - 89.5 FM - XHUAQ-FM - Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro - Querétaro, Querétaro 89.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, Querétaro 88.7 fm, américa AAC
91 DAT (Querétaro) - 90.9 FM - XHQRT-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro 91 dat, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM [Querétaro, Querétaro] music, news AAC
W RADIO 1310 (Querétaro) - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Studio 93.1 (Mazatlán) - 93.1 FM -XHMZT-FM - Grupo Siete - Mazatlán, Sinaloa 93.1 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo uno 94.1 Culiacán 2000s, 2010s MP3 96 kbps
Energy 88.1 Culiacán 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 32 kbps
La Maxi (Guamúchil) - 92.1 FM - XHGML-FM - Grupo Chávez Radio - Guamúchil, Sinaloa 92.1 fm, entretenimiento MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Querétaro) - 107.9 FM - XHQG-FM - Global Media - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.9 fm, américa 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
Lobos FM Culiacán 2000s, 2010s MP3 128 kbps
Planeta 99.7 FM Los Mochis adult contemporary, grupo oir AAC 64 kbps
Radio UAS 96.1 Culiacán culiacán, cultural MP3 96 kbps
La Z 96.5 FM Los Mochis banda, banda norteña AAC 64 kbps
Exa FM Los Mochis 98.9 FM adult contemporary, charts AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Cañón 104.3 FM banda, grupera MP3 128 kbps
La Comadre Culiacán - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, SI 98.5, 98.5 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Mejor Culiacán - 104.1 FM - XHECQ-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, SI 104.1, 104.1 fm AAC 32 kbps
La Morrita 97.1 Mazatlán banda norteña, mazatlán MP3 96 kbps
La interesante 88.5 FM Los Mochis ap grupo radio, banda MP3 128 kbps
La GS 104.7 Guasave banda, banda norteña MP3 192 kbps
Radio fórmula (Mazatlán) - 91.3 FM [Mazatlán, Sinaloa] music, news AAC

Airports Near La Rinconada

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Marcos 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 Rinconada

What is the population of La Rinconada?

La Rinconada has a population of 1,078 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 311.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Rinconada?

La Rinconada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches.

How is the job market in La Rinconada?

The job market in La Rinconada is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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