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Mahahual, Mexico

Quintana Roo · Mexico

Mahahual is a small town in Quintana Roo, Mexico with a population of 920. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

920 Population 0/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
55.5 in Annual Rain
America / Cancun Timezone

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People

Population920
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population920
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates18.7161°, -87.7077°
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuintana Roo
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation55.5 inches (1,409 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mahahual

Mahahual is a small town in Mexico (Quintana Roo) with a population of 920. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is America/Cancun.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Mahahual vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Mahahual has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area6,119.7 sq mi (15,850.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates18.7161°N, 87.7077°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 10, 2002.

Jun 10, 2002 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Beryl (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 3 176 km
2022 Lisa Category 1 155 km
2021 Grace Category 1 155 km
2020 Delta Category 2 235 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 176 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 168 km
2020 Nana Category 1 203 km
2016 Earl Category 1 147 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 9 km
2011 Rina Category 3 107 km
2010 Richard Category 2 176 km
2010 Paula Category 2 188 km
2009 Ida Category 2 296 km
2007 Dean Category 5 2 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 190 km
2005 Emily Category 4 179 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 265 km
2001 Iris Category 4 233 km
2000 Keith Category 4 91 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 43 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in

Mahahual has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Mahahual

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio De Bachilleres
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Museums in Mahahual

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Maya

Hotels in Mahahual

27 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

40 Canones
Almaplena Eco Beach Resort
Arrecife
Balamku Inn
Bougain Villa
Cabañas Palmeras de Mahahual
Costa Maya Inn
El forbe
El Fuerte
El Hotelito
Hotel Arena
Hotel El Caballo Blanco
Hotel Jardin
Hotel Jardín Mahahual
Hotel Macho´s Mahahual
Hotel Mahahual
Kabah-na Eco Resort
Kabah-na Eco Resort
Koox Quinto Sole
Matan Ka'an Hotel
Maya Luna
Nacional Beach Club
Oro De Monte Alban
Oxtankah
Porto Coral
Posada Pachamama
Qubo

Restaurants in Mahahual

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Kay Beach Club
Camaroncito Caribeño
Di Vino
El Cameroncito Carbeño
el primo
El Sabor De Mi Tierra
Fernando’s
Ibiza Sunset
Karlita's
La Capitana
La Pancha
Mi Cantón Yucateco
Nohoch Kay Beach Club
Oro De Monte Alban
Paraiso
Pizza Papi
Senor Frog's Beach Club
sulumar
Taqueria El Pastor Mixteco
Tequila Beach Club
Tonys Pizza
Travel in
Tropicante Ameri-Mex Grill

Cafes in Mahahual

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bambú Caffè
Choco y Latte
Crepe 'n Crepe
Margaritas House

Clinics in Mahahual

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #9384062418

Bus Stations in Mahahual

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ADO bus station
Colectivo Chetumal

Gas Stations in Mahahual

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Mahahual

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chetumal International AirportCTMMedium Airport
Corozal AirportCZHMedium Airport
Sartaneja AirportSJXMedium Airport
Aeródromo MahahualSmall Airport
Aeródromo PulticubSmall Airport
Aeródromo XcalakSmall Airport
Johnny Chan Chen AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Cruz AirportSTUSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Cancun

🇲🇽 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 Mahahual

What is the population of Mahahual?

Mahahual has a population of 920 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 6,119.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mahahual?

Mahahual has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.

How is the job market in Mahahual?

The job market in Mahahual is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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