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Mérida, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
Mérida is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,412. Elevation: 2,178 ft (664 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
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About Mérida
Mérida is the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, and the largest city in southern Mexico. The city is also the seat of the eponymous municipality. It is located slightly inland from the northwest corner of the Yucatán Peninsula, about 35 km (22 mi) from the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. In 2020, it had a population of 921,770 while its metropolitan area, which also includes the cities of Kanasín and Umán, had a population of 1,316,090.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 1,412 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5675°, -93.8172° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.8 inches (885 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mérida
Mérida is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,412. The city sits at an elevation of 2,178 feet (664 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Mérida vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 45 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 1,340.9 sq mi (3,472.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5675°N, 93.8172°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 | 83 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 108 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in |
Mérida has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Mérida
60 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, Baja California | 92.3 fm, baja california | MP3 64 kbps | |
| XLTN "Radio Latina" 104.5 FM Tijuana, BN | latino-pop, pop | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| XHGLX "Exa FM" 91.7 FM Tijuana, BN | electronica, latin pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XHMORE "More FM" 98.9 FM Tijuana, BC | rock, rock en español | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| La Poderosa (Mexicali) - 96.9 FM / 1050 AM - XHMUG-FM / XED-AM - Radiorama - Mexicali, Baja California | 1050 am, 96.9 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC | 92.3, 92.3 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Poderosa (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California | 860 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Invasora (San Diego) - XHTY-FM - 99.7 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California | 99.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Mexicali - 90.7 FM - XHMOE-FM - Radiópolis - Mexicali, BC | 90.7, 90.7 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Ultra Gym & Fitness (Mexicali) - Online - El Toque FM - Mexicali, Baja California | américa, baja california | MP3 320 kbps | |
| XHTIM "La Mejor" 90.7 FM Tijuana, BN | grupera, latin | MP3 128 kbps | |
| PULSAR (Tijuana) - 107.3 FM - XHFG-FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California | 107.3 fm, baja california | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC | 850, 850 am | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Cabo Mil - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California | 96.3 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 95.3 fm, baladas en español | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC | 850, 850 am | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo | 101.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Chetumal FM - 100.9 FM - XHCHE-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 100.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR | 96.1, 96.1 fm | MP3 | |
| Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo | 810 am, 89.9 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Voz Radio (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM - XHABCA-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mexicali, BC | 101.3, 101.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, BC | 104.5, 104.5 fm | AAC+ 40 kbps | |
| FM Globo Mexicali - 101.9 FM - XHPF-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC | 101.9, 101.9 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC | 89.9, 89.9 fm | MP3 56 kbps | |
| LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR | 96.1, 96.1 fm | MP3 | |
| LOS40 Ensenada - 96.9 FM - XHPSEN-FM - Radiópolis - Ensenada, BC | 96.9, 96.9 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Zion (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, BC | 540, 540 am | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Invasora (Tijuana) - XHA-FM - 94.5 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California | 94.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Tijuana - 91.7 FM - XHGLX-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC | 91.7, 91.7 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 95.3 fm, américa | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún | cancún, hits | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Radio Fórmula (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California | 950 am, am | AAC | |
| MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Estéreo Baja 1550 AM | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Chetumal - 860 AM - XECTL-AM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 860 am, am | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| DIGITAL 89 89.5 (Tonalá) - 89.5 FM - XHNAL-FM - Radio Chiapas - Tonalá, Chiapas | 89.5 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 101.7 fm, américa | AAC 128 kbps | |
| La Bestia Grupera (Cancún) - 91.5 FM / 630 AM - XHCCQ-FM / XECCQ-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cancún, Quintana Roo | 630 am, 91.5 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Estereo Playa | 80s, balearic | MP3 | |
| 90.5 Estéreo Mar | adult contemporary, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Super Sterio MILED 95.1 FM | deportes, entretenimiento | MP3 96 kbps | |
| W Radio Mexicali 940 AM | baja california, grupo radio cañón | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mas Flo (Tijuana) - 107.7 FM - XHRST-FM - MLC Media - Tijuana, Baja California | 107.7 fm, baja california | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM / 820 AM - XHABCA-FM / XEABCA-AM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mexicali, BC | 101.3, 101.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC | 89.9, 89.9 fm | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Exa FM Ensenada - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, BC | 104.1, 104.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mejor Ensenada - 103.3 FM - XHENA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California | 103.3 fm, aquí nomás | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Dinámica 1059 FM Mexicali | baja california, banda | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| More FM Online (Tijuana) - Online - www.morefmonline.com - Grupo Cadena - Tijuana, Baja California | américa, baja california | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| FM Globo Tijuana - 99.3 FM - XHOCL-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC | 99.3, 99.3 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Exa FM Mexicali - 91.5 FM - XHJC-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC | 91.5, 91.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Invasora 104.9 FM Mexicali | baja california, banda | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Noticias MVS (Mexicali) - 1120 AM - XEMX-AM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, Baja California | 1120 am, adult hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| La Mejor Mexicali - 103.3 FM - XHVG-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC | 103.3, 103.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Imagen radio (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM [Mexicali, Baja California] | music, news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio fórmula (Baja California) - 950 AM [Tijuana, Baja California] | music, news | AAC | |
| Rocola 9-90 (Mexicali) - 990 AM - XECL-AM - Radiorama Mexicali - Mexicali, Baja California | 990 am, am | MP3 | |
| Imagen (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM - XHCMS-FM - Grupo Imagen - Mexicali, Baja California | 105.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Mejor Tijuana - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC | aquí nomás, baja california | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Airports Near Mérida
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Terán Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Francisco Sarabia National Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Llano Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Joali Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tonala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle Bonito Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇲🇽 About Mexico
Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Mérida
What is the population of Mérida?
Mérida has a population of 1,412 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,340.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mérida?
Mérida has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.
How is the job market in Mérida?
The job market in Mérida is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.