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Nuevo Orizaba, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Nuevo Orizaba is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 971. Elevation: 584 ft (178 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

971 Population 2/sq mi density
584 ft Elevation 178 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
136.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population971
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain136.9 in/yr
Sunny Days136/yr
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Population971
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates16.0822°, -90.6328°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation136.9 inches (3,477 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nuevo Orizaba

Nuevo Orizaba is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 971. The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet (178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 136.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Nuevo Orizaba vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Nuevo Orizaba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 136 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 136.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 584 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days136 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area666.4 sq mi (1,725.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.0822°N, 90.6328°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 136.9"
260% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 20.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 6, 2025.

May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 110 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 132 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 68 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 101 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 64 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 86 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 87 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 73 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 83 km
Jun 12, 2024 5 km N of San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala M4.9 141 km
Jan 11, 2013 4 km NW of San Juan Atitán, Guatemala M4.9 129 km
Mar 28, 2006 7 km NNW of Chiantla, Guatemala M4.8 118 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 26 km
Jul 14, 2019 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala M4.8 58 km
Mar 18, 2021 1 km WNW of La Libertad, Guatemala M4.8 148 km
May 2, 2015 5 km W of San Bartolo, Guatemala M4.8 145 km
Mar 21, 2022 3 km SSW of Sipacapa, Guatemala M4.8 147 km
Sep 22, 1996 4 km ESE of Chinique, Guatemala M4.7 123 km
Apr 5, 2010 8 km ENE of Nahualá, Guatemala M4.7 149 km
Jul 23, 2023 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico M4.7 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 268 km
2020 Nana Category 1 261 km
2016 Earl Category 1 236 km
2010 Richard Category 2 212 km
2001 Iris Category 4 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Almolonga (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 172 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 174 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 177 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 178 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 180 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 181 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 181 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 189 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 190 km
Cuilapa-Barbarena Volcanic field 1,454 m (4,770 ft) Unknown 196 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 7.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 17.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 18.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 16.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 20.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 18.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in

Nuevo Orizaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 136.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (20.2") and April the driest (3.6").

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Farmers Markets in Nuevo Orizaba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado La Económica
Mercado La Paz

Gas Stations in Nuevo Orizaba

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Nuevo Orizaba

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coban AirportCBVMedium Airport
Rubelsanto AirportRUVMedium Airport
Barillas upperSmall Airport
Chajul AirportSmall Airport
Chisec AirportSmall Airport
Cuarto Pueblo AirportSmall Airport
Flore del Norte AirportSmall Airport
Industria Chuquibul AirportSmall Airport
La Libertad AirportSmall Airport
Los Angeles AirstripSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Nueva Generación Maya AirportSmall Airport
Playa Grande AirportPKJSmall Airport
Rancho PalSmall Airport
San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno CandelariaSmall Airport
San Pedro Cotija AirportSmall Airport
Sayaxché AirportSmall Airport
Tikindustrias AirportSmall Airport
Uspantan AirportSmall Airport
XalbalSmall 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 Nuevo Orizaba

What is the population of Nuevo Orizaba?

Nuevo Orizaba has a population of 971 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 666.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nuevo Orizaba?

Nuevo Orizaba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 136 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 136.9 inches.

How is the job market in Nuevo Orizaba?

The job market in Nuevo Orizaba is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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