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Mapastepec, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
Mapastepec is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 17,931. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mapastepec
Mapastepec is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. Its name derives from the place name mapachtepec, "Hill of the Raccoon", a compound of the Nahuatl words mapachi ("raccoon") and tepetl ("mountain").
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 17,931 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.4336°, -92.9004° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.2 inches (2,215 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mapastepec
Mapastepec is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 17,931. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Mapastepec vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 26% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 574 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Mapastepec
Mapastepec has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.9°C), the coldest is Dec (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2573 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 628.3 sq mi (1,627.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4336°N, 92.9004°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 91 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 15.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 14.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 15.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 18.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in |
Mapastepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.7") and January the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near Mapastepec
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XEEW "W1420" 1420 AM Matamoros, TAM | heroica matamoros, misc | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Ultra 90.1 FM reynosa/RGV | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Mejor Tampico - 100.1 FM - XHJT-FM - MVS Radio - Tampico, TM | 100.1, 100.1 fm | MP3 128 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 | |
| 91 DAT 90.9 (Querétaro) - 90.9 FM - XHQRT-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro | - | AAC+ 64 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 | |
| TOP MUSIC 91.7 (Querétaro) - 91.7 FM - XHKH-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro | 91.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| @FM (Tampico) - 93.5 FM - XHPP-FM - Radiorama - Tampico, Tamaulipas | 93.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| Vox 89.3 FM Tampico | 2000s, 2010s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| La Raza 89.3 FM Ciudad Victoria | banda, banda norteña | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Exa Ciudad Victoria 94.5 FM | adult contemporary, charts | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Imagen radio (Tamaulipas) - 103.1 FM [Tampico, Tamaulipas] | music, news | MP3 64 kbps | |
| @FM (Reynosa) - 95.3 FM - XHRT-FM - Radiorama - Reynosa, Tamaulipas | 95.3 fm, @fm | MP3 |
Hotels in Mapastepec
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mapastepec
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mapastepec
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Mapastepec
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Mapastepec
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | - | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio de Huixtla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Providencia de Acapetahua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mapastepec
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia San Pedro Apóstol |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Mapastepec?
Mapastepec has a population of 17,931 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 628.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mapastepec?
Mapastepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 87.2 inches.
How is the job market in Mapastepec?
The job market in Mapastepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 574 business establishments in the area.