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Nueva Palestina, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Nueva Palestina is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 10,588. Elevation: 1,762 ft (537 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

10,588 Population 2/sq mi density
1,762 ft Elevation 537 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
89.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population10,588
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain89.5 in/yr
Sunny Days180/yr
Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Population10,588
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Coordinates16.8172°, -91.2600°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation89.5 inches (2,272 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nueva Palestina

Nueva Palestina is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 10,588. The city sits at an elevation of 1,762 feet (537 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 339 business establishments.

Income: Nueva Palestina vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)339

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Nueva Palestina

Nueva Palestina has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Dec (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 28.7° 110.6
Feb 22.2°C / 72°F 13.9° / 31.7° 51.7
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 16.3° / 36.3° 50.2
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 18.4° / 40.1° 37.3
May 28.8°C / 84°F 20.8° / 39.3° 130.5
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 20.8° / 34.7° 306.3
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.4° 145.5
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 20.4° / 30.6° 233.8
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 20.5° / 30.8° 288.1
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 18.4° / 29.8° 281.5
Nov 22.5°C / 72°F 15.6° / 28.2° 177.3
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 13.2° / 28° 105.0
Nueva Palestina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,762 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Area5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.8172°N, 91.2600°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.5"
135% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 95 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 150 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 101 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 99 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 36 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 142 km
Jul 14, 2019 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala M4.8 124 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 85 km
Apr 9, 1991 2 km ESE of Sinaloa, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Jul 23, 2023 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico M4.7 87 km
Jul 18, 2021 6 km SSW of Barillas, Guatemala M4.6 119 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 52 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 50 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 101 km
Jan 24, 1997 11 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M4.6 102 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 125 km
Jun 12, 2007 8 km NNW of Nentón, Guatemala M4.6 120 km
Mar 2, 2011 10 km SW of Santo Domingo de las Palmas, Mexico M4.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 293 km
2016 Earl Category 1 259 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 290 km
2010 Richard Category 1 228 km
2007 Dean Category 3 277 km
2001 Iris Category 3 281 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 14.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 11.8 in
August 76°F (25°C) 12.7 in
September 76°F (25°C) 15.0 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 10.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in

Nueva Palestina has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.0") and March the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Nueva Palestina

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOOM FM 91.5 (Cintalapa) - 91.5 FM - XHCCAG-FM - Cadena Boom FM - Cintalapa, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps

Hotels in Nueva Palestina

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Candones

Monuments in Nueva Palestina

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Temple sacrificiel Maya

Airports Near Nueva Palestina

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Tenosique AirportSmall Airport
Yalcok AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 Palestina

What is the population of Nueva Palestina?

Nueva Palestina has a population of 10,588 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 5,900.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nueva Palestina?

Nueva Palestina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 89.5 inches.

How is the job market in Nueva Palestina?

The job market in Nueva Palestina is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 339 business establishments in the area.

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