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Las Palmeras, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Las Palmeras is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 936. Elevation: 361 ft (110 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

936 Population 3/sq mi density
361 ft Elevation 110 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population936
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Population936
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Coordinates14.8670°, -92.2758°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Palmeras

Las Palmeras is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 936. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet (110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: Las Palmeras vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Las Palmeras

Las Palmeras has an average annual temperature of 29°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (28.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2087 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 21.8° / 34.9° 6.9
Feb 29.2°C / 85°F 22.6° / 35.8° 2.7
Mar 30°C / 86°F 23.5° / 36.5° 19.9
Apr 30.6°C / 87°F 24.5° / 36.6° 61.4
May 29.7°C / 85°F 24.4° / 35° 239.0
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 23.8° / 33.8° 334.4
Jul 28.9°C / 84°F 23.5° / 34.3° 270.1
Aug 29°C / 84°F 23.7° / 34.2° 313.3
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 23.5° / 33.5° 426.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 23.3° / 33.5° 317.5
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 23° / 34.3° 83.9
Dec 28.4°C / 83°F 22.3° / 34.6° 11.1
Las Palmeras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation361 ft (110 m)
Area307.8 sq mi (797.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates14.8670°N, 92.2758°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 22.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,861 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 106 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 43 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 26 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 29 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 126 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 61 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 28 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 102 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 83 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 119 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 126 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 53 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 116 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 34 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 131 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 85 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 127 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 22 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 78 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 224 km
1998 Lester Category 1 240 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 294 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 LAGO DE ATITLAN Meteorological 4.0 m 114 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 106 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 35 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 79 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 82 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 120 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 156 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 156 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 171 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in
June 81°F (27°C) 18.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 15.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 17.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 22.1 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 16.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in

Las Palmeras has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 116.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (22.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Las Palmeras

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
COBACH 08
Escuela primaria urbana Lic. Jesús Marcelin Solis
Jardin de niños Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Jardín de Niños Benjamin Gill
Escuela Primaria General Joaquin Miguel Gutierrez (Internado 11)
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Radio Stations near Las Palmeras

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, américa AAC
Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, baladas AAC
W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas 99.5 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
RADIO ESLA (GT) AAC
Dinámica 89.9 FM (GT) entretenimiento, latino MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Las Palmeras

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Soconusco
Casa de Cultura

Libraries in Las Palmeras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula0.0
Liberira La Excelencia0.0
Libreria El Maestro0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Palmeras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Los Laureles"
Mercado "Los Laureles"
Mercado Los cerritos
Mercado Los cerritos
Mercado Municipal de Cacahoatán
Mercado municipal de Pajapita
Mercado Publico
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Juan
Mercado Sebastian Escobar
Mercado Sebastian Escobar
San Juan

Hotels in Las Palmeras

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Express
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel One

Restaurants in Las Palmeras

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comida Ecológica
La casa de las flores
Little Caesars
Los tres borregitos
Pollos Asados Lirios
Sensei Sushi Bar
Toks
Toks tapachula

Cafes in Las Palmeras

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maya Cafe
Starbucks

Cinemas in Las Palmeras

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinepolis

Veterinaries in Las Palmeras

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica veterinaria del Bosque

Gas Stations in Las Palmeras

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cuarzo
Gasolinera Galerías SA de CV
Pemex

Banks in Las Palmeras

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banorte

Shopping Malls in Las Palmeras

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galerias Tapachua

Breweries in Las Palmeras

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Capricornio
Capricornio
Corona de Tapachula
Corona de Tapachula

Stadiums & Teams in Las Palmeras

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Palmeras

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Hato AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
El Paso del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Las Palmeras

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL 20 DE NOVIEMBRE
UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL COLONIA EL VERGEL

Churches & Religious Organizations in Las Palmeras

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de la Luz del Mundo
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Templo testigos de Jehová

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 Palmeras

What is the population of Las Palmeras?

Las Palmeras has a population of 936 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 307.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Palmeras?

Las Palmeras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.

How is the job market in Las Palmeras?

The job market in Las Palmeras is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

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