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Motozintla, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
Motozintla is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 23,755. Elevation: 4,265 ft (1,300 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
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About Motozintla
Motozintla is a city and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 23,755 |
| Population Density | 94 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,265 ft (1,300 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.3662°, -92.2467° |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 119.1 inches (3,025 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Motozintla
Motozintla is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 23,755. The city sits at an elevation of 4,265 feet (1,300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.1 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.
Income: Motozintla vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 26% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 760 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Motozintla
Motozintla has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Apr (23.1°C), the coldest is Dec (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2392 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,265 ft (1,300 m) |
| Area | 251.9 sq mi (652.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3662°N, 92.2467°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | LAGO DE ATITLAN | Meteorological | 4.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 123 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 30 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 101 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 176 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in |
Motozintla has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 56°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near Motozintla
9 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 | |
| RADIO ESLA (GT) | — | AAC | |
| STEREO CRISTAL 101.1 (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro | 101.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM (GT) | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, Querétaro | 88.7 fm, américa | AAC | |
| RADIO UNIVERSIDAD 89.5 (Querétaro) - 89.5 FM - XHUAQ-FM - Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro - Querétaro, Querétaro | 89.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Motozintla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Miguel Hidalgo |
Restaurants in Motozintla
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Motozintla
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Motozintla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Motozintla
23 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 |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huehuetenango Airport | HUG | 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 |
| Malacatán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quezaltenango Airport | AAZ | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Motozintla?
Motozintla has a population of 23,755 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 251.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Motozintla?
Motozintla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.1 inches.
How is the job market in Motozintla?
The job market in Motozintla is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 760 business establishments in the area.