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Nueva Costa Rica, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Nueva Costa Rica is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 566. Elevation: 1,020 ft (311 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

566 Population 1/sq mi density
1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
92.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population566
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain92.6 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Population566
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Coordinates15.4677°, -92.8130°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation92.6 inches (2,353 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nueva Costa Rica

Nueva Costa Rica is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 566. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Nueva Costa Rica vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Nueva Costa Rica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area628.3 sq mi (1,627.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.4677°N, 92.8130°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.6"
144% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 19.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 8, 2017 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake M8.2 127 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 85 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 91 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 106 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 72 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 106 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 96 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 121 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 35 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 33 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 135 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 122 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 44 km
Jul 14, 2023 Offshore Chiapas, Mexico M6.3 133 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 68 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 115 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 117 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 69 km
Dec 4, 2000 104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico M6.1 138 km
May 1, 2012 63 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 140 km
1998 Lester Category 2 221 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 98 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 84 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 157 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 158 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 80°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 16.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 15.0 in
August 78°F (25°C) 16.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 19.4 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in

Nueva Costa Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (19.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Nueva Costa Rica

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
KINDER
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Radio Stations near Nueva Costa Rica

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
TOP MUSIC 91.7 (Querétaro) - 91.7 FM - XHKH-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro 91.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 1310 (Querétaro) - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM [Querétaro, Querétaro] music, news AAC
91 DAT (Querétaro) - 90.9 FM - XHQRT-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro 91 dat, américa AAC+ 64 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
91 DAT 90.9 (Querétaro) - 90.9 FM - XHQRT-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, Querétaro AAC+ 64 kbps

Airports Near Nueva Costa Rica

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 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 Nueva Costa Rica

What is the population of Nueva Costa Rica?

Nueva Costa Rica has a population of 566 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 628.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nueva Costa Rica?

Nueva Costa Rica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.6 inches.

How is the job market in Nueva Costa Rica?

The job market in Nueva Costa Rica is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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