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Los Amates, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Los Amates is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 527. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

527 Population 5/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
61.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population527
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain61.1 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population527
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates15.3461°, -92.6934°
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 Los Amates

Los Amates is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 527. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 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 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Los Amates vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Los Amates 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 217 feet.

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

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area115.4 sq mi (298.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates15.3461°N, 92.6934°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 19.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,217 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 8, 2017 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake M8.2 134 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 70 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 77 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 74 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 88 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 92 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 78 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 147 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 105 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 103 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 51 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 50 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 62 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 129 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 49 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 104 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 135 km
Jul 14, 2023 Offshore Chiapas, Mexico M6.3 139 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 62 km
Dec 4, 2000 104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico M6.1 144 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 1 158 km
1998 Lester Category 2 223 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.7 m 98 134 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 67 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 139 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 140 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 80°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 16.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 15.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 16.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 19.4 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in

Los Amates has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Los Amates

10 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
STEREO CRISTAL 101.1 (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Querétaro) - 107.9 FM - XHQG-FM - Global Media - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 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

Farmers Markets in Los Amates

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
mercado municipal

Airports Near Los Amates

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall 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
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula 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 Los Amates

What is the population of Los Amates?

Los Amates has a population of 527 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 115.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Amates?

Los Amates 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 Los Amates?

Los Amates has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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