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Las Choapas, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Las Choapas is a mid-size city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 42,693. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

42,693 Population 24/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
93.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Las Choapas

Las Choapas is a city and its surrounding municipality in the southeastern extremes of the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is bordered by the municipalities of Uxpanapa, Minatitlán, Moloacán, and Agua Dulce in Veracruz, Huimanguillo in Tabasco, Cintalapa and Tecpatán in Chiapas, and Santa María Chimalapa in Oaxaca. Its major products are cattle breeding, corn, oil, fruit, sugar, and rubber. In the past it had a rice miller. It is one of the largest municipalities in Veracruz, with an area of 2,851.2 km2. At the 2005 census the city had a population of 40,773 inhabitants, while the municipality had a population of 70,092. It is a very hot place, as temperature reaches up to 40 degrees Celsius. It has had some tornadoes in the past. It is connected to the communities of Raudales-Ocozocoautla in Chiapas through the Chiapas bridge.

People

Population42,693
Density24/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain93.9 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population42,693
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates17.9118°, -94.0965°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation93.9 inches (2,385 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Choapas

Las Choapas is a mid-size city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 42,693. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,366 business establishments.

Income: Las Choapas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,366

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Las Choapas

Las Choapas has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (30.4°C), the coldest is Jan (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2222 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 16.6° / 29.4° 151.1
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 16.7° / 30.7° 98.1
Mar 24.7°C / 77°F 18.3° / 33.5° 40.4
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 20.5° / 37.9° 30.3
May 30.4°C / 87°F 24° / 40.3° 83.7
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 24.2° / 37.3° 255.0
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24.6° / 32.9° 182.6
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 32.7° 211.1
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23.9° / 32.5° 318.0
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.4° 410.6
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 19.1° / 29.9° 293.0
Dec 23.1°C / 73°F 17.4° / 29.5° 148.7
Las Choapas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1,789.0 sq mi (4,633.5 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates17.9118°N, 94.0965°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.9"
147% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.67"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,039 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 137 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 82 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 97 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 143 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 136 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 96 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 142 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 101 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 131 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 134 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 53 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 86 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 122 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 136 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 148 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 56 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 99 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 66 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 28 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 300 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 256 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 192 km
2011 Nate Category 1 274 km
2010 Karl Category 3 192 km
2007 Dean Category 2 244 km
2005 Stan Category 1 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 111 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 15.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 15.7 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in

Las Choapas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.7") and April the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Las Choapas

Institution Type Founded Website
CBTis No. 113 College
CBTis. No. 113 College
COBAEV Plantel 43 College
Instituti Tecnologico Superior de La Venta Tabasco University
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Las Choapas University
ITSCH University

Schools in Las Choapas

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria José Ma. Morelos y Pavón / Art. 123
Escuela Secundaria General Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Escuela Primaria Jose Mariano Abasolo
Escuela Primaria 18 de Marzo
Escuela Primaria Benito Juárez
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Radio Stations near Las Choapas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO SENSACIONAL DIGITAL 93.9 (Allende) - 93.9 FM - XHVD-FM - Allende, Coahuila MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Las Choapas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Sitio La Venta

Libraries in Las Choapas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pemex0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Choapas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Los Coquitos
Mercado Municipal El Campesino
Tienda DIPEPSA

Hotels in Las Choapas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jysmak

Restaurants in Las Choapas

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Angeloti
Antojitos y Tortas Don Cuco
Cuadri pizza
Quesadillas Estilo Hidalguense

Cafes in Las Choapas

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The italian coffe company

Bus Stations in Las Choapas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ADO Las Choapas

Gas Stations in Las Choapas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Sabana
MX #6366231344

Banks in Las Choapas

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Bancomer
Bansefi
BBVA México

Airports Near Las Choapas

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
Acuagranjas AirportSmall Airport
Campo David AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
La Giralda AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Joali AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosalia AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Las Choapas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
FedEx

Churches & Religious Organizations in Las Choapas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

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 Las Choapas

What is the population of Las Choapas?

Las Choapas has a population of 42,693 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 1,789.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Choapas?

Las Choapas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.9 inches.

How is the job market in Las Choapas?

The job market in Las Choapas is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,366 business establishments in the area.

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