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Matzam, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
Matzam is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,599. Elevation: 7,822 ft (2,384 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 1,599 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,822 ft (2,384 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7892°, -92.4769° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.1 inches (1,705 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Matzam
Matzam is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,599. The city sits at an elevation of 7,822 feet (2,384 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Matzam vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 26% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 51 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Matzam
Matzam has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1153 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,822 ft (2,384 m) |
| Area | 142.6 sq mi (369.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7892°N, 92.4769°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 67 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 102 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Matzam has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Matzam
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fórmula Melódica (Guadalajara) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC | 97.9, 97.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Señal 90 - 90.7 FM - XHOY-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 90.7 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Buena Onda (Guadalajara) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC | 101.9, 101.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| El Heraldo Radio (Guadalajara) - 100.3 FM - XHAV-FM - Heraldo Media Group - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 100.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| La Líder (Ameca) - 99.1 FM - XHED-FM - Ameca, Jalisco | 99.1 fm, ameca | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Lupe Guadalajara 99.9 FM | 80s en español, baladas en español | AAC 93 kbps | |
| Radiorama 1340 Frecuencia Deportiva (Guadalajara) - 1340 AM - XEDKT-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 1340 am, am | MP3 | |
| LA OCTAVA (Guadalajara) - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC | 700, 700 am | MP3 48 kbps | |
| XEWK "W Radio" 1190 AM Guadalajara, JA | guadalajara, information | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| FM Globo Guadalajara - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC | 98.7, 98.7 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| XEAB - Canal 58 | exitos, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XEBA "Ke Buena" 97.1 FM Guadalajara, JA | grupera, guadalajara | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| XHME-FM 89.5 "Radio Disney" Puerto Vallarta, JA | pop, puerto vallarta | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena Puerto Vallarta - 95.9 FM - XHCJU-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, JC | 95.9, 95.9 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón (Guadalajara) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| San Juan FM 96.1 San Juan de los lagos | banda, banda norteña | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Rock and Pop (Guadalajara) - 1480 AM - XEZJ-AM - Radiorama - Guadalajara, JC | 1480, 1480 am | MP3 | |
| HK 9 60 (Guadalajara) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadajalajara, Jalisco | 960 am, am | MP3 | |
| LOS40 Guadalajara - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, JC | 102.7, 102.7 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Exa FM Guadalajara - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC | 101.1, 101.1 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Jalisco Radio (FM) (Guadalajara) - 96.3 FM - XEJB-FM - Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco - Guadalajara, JC | 107.1, 107.1 fm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad de Guadalajara (Puerto Vallarta) - 104.3 FM - XHUGPV-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco | 104.3 fm, español | MP3 | |
| Mix 92.7 Vallarta | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Lokura FM Rock Puerto Vallarta 105.9 FM | adult alternative, alternative / indie | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Arandas FM 107.3 | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 40 kbps | |
| Jalisco Radio | - | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Matzam
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafemuseo cafe | ||||
| Ex Convento de Santo Domingo | ||||
| Museo de Culturas Populares | ||||
| Museo de la Medicina Maya | ||||
| Museo Manuel K'ulub | ||||
| Museo Mesoamericano del Jade | ||||
| Museo Mesoamericano del Jade | ||||
| Museo Sergio Castro | ||||
| Museo textiles de mundo maya | ||||
| Museum of Amber | ||||
| Na Bolom | ||||
| Na Bolom |
Libraries in Matzam
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Cafe y librería de oscasion | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Matzam
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito 2 | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado Jose Castillo Tielemans | |||||
| Mercado La Hormiga | |||||
| Mercado La Hormiga | |||||
| Mercado Merposur | |||||
| Mercado Merposur | |||||
| Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario | |||||
| Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario | |||||
| Mercaltos | |||||
| Mercaltos | |||||
| Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal | |||||
| Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal |
Stadiums & Teams in Matzam
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Matzam
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Albino Corzo International Airport | TGZ | Medium Airport |
| Terán Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Comitan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Miguel Aleman Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palenque International Airport | PQM | Small Airport |
| San Antonio Copalar Airport | CJT | Small Airport |
| San Luis de Ocosingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yalcok Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Matzam
What is the population of Matzam?
Matzam has a population of 1,599 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 142.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matzam?
Matzam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.
How is the job market in Matzam?
The job market in Matzam is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.