Ocosingo, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Ocosingo is a mid-size city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 41,878. Elevation: 2,894 ft (882 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

41,878 Population 7/sq mi density

2,894 ft Elevation 882 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

76.0 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population41,878

Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)

Rain76.0 in/yr

Sunny Days200/yr

Elevation2,894 ft (882 m)

Population	41,878
Population Density	7 / sq mi
Elevation	2,894 ft (882 m)
Coordinates	16.9063°, -92.0935°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Chiapas
Average Temperature	69°F (21°C)
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation	76.0 inches (1,930 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ocosingo

Ocosingo is a mid-size city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 41,878. The city sits at an elevation of 2,894 feet (882 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,340 business establishments.

Income: Ocosingo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	26% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	1,340

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ocosingo

Ocosingo has an average annual temperature of 22°C (72°F). The hottest month is May (25.5°C), the coldest is Dec (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1995 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	18.9°C / 66°F	10.2° / 29.6°	118.7
Feb	19.5°C / 67°F	10.6° / 31.7°	69.1
Mar	21.9°C / 71°F	12.3° / 35.1°	51.2
Apr	24.6°C / 76°F	14.2° / 37.5°	40.3
May	25.5°C / 78°F	17.2° / 37.2°	142.3
Jun	23.8°C / 75°F	17.3° / 34.1°	310.5
Jul	22.8°C / 73°F	16.8° / 30.6°	141.4
Aug	23°C / 73°F	16.4° / 32.4°	230.1
Sep	22.9°C / 73°F	17.1° / 31.5°	289.0
Oct	21.9°C / 71°F	15.7° / 32.6°	311.9
Nov	20.2°C / 68°F	12.7° / 28.4°	186.5
Dec	18.8°C / 66°F	10.2° / 29°	104.4

Ocosingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,894 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	69.2°F
	28% above Mexico avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,894 ft (882 m)
Area	5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	16.9063°N, 92.0935°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.0"

100% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 13.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995	13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico	M7.2	147 km
Mar 14, 1994	6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M6.9	108 km
Feb 1, 2003	7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico	M5.8	93 km
Jan 17, 2009	5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico	M5.8	147 km
May 5, 2025	5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico	M5.8	65 km
Feb 23, 2010	19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.6	137 km
Sep 1, 2012	11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico	M5.5	105 km
Jul 30, 2013	9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico	M5.4	144 km
Feb 8, 2002	7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico	M5.4	127 km
Jun 19, 2021	11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M5.4	101 km
Feb 23, 2010	16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.3	146 km
Mar 20, 2010	13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.2	138 km
Sep 17, 2004	9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico	M5.2	94 km
Jan 14, 2000	11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico	M5.0	89 km
Jul 25, 2021	Mexico-Guatemala border region	M5.0	105 km
May 6, 2023	11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico	M5.0	119 km
Feb 9, 2016	7 km SSW of Nueva América, Mexico	M4.9	119 km
Jan 11, 2025	8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico	M4.9	121 km
Feb 9, 2010	10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M4.9	103 km
Feb 5, 2019	12 km E of Nueva Independencia, Mexico	M4.9	144 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	208 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	290 km
1995	Roxanne	Category 1	295 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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	107 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (131 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	131 km
Tacana	Stratovolcano	4,064 m (13,333 ft)	1986	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	66°F (19°C)	2.1 in	Driest
March	69°F (20°C)	2.1 in
April	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.7 in	Warmest
June	72°F (22°C)	11.6 in
July	71°F (22°C)	9.0 in
August	71°F (22°C)	10.6 in
September	71°F (22°C)	13.5 in	Wettest
October	69°F (21°C)	8.6 in
November	67°F (19°C)	4.5 in
December	65°F (18°C)	3.3 in

Ocosingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (2.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Ocosingo

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Secundaria General 47	College	-	Visit →
Universidad Tecnológica De La Selva	University	-	,

Schools in Ocosingo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Pasel Robotic	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Ocosingo

67 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Fórmula Melódica (Guadalajara) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC	97.9, 97.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
La Líder (Ameca) - 99.1 FM - XHED-FM - Ameca, Jalisco	99.1 fm, ameca	MP3 128 kbps
La Buena Onda (Guadalajara) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC	101.9, 101.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Señal 90 - 90.7 FM - XHOY-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	90.7 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
El Heraldo Radio (Guadalajara) - 100.3 FM - XHAV-FM - Heraldo Media Group - Guadalajara, Jalisco	100.3 fm, américa	MP3
La Lupe Guadalajara 99.9 FM	80s en español, baladas en español	AAC 93 kbps
LA OCTAVA (Guadalajara) - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC	700, 700 am	MP3 48 kbps
Radiorama 1340 Frecuencia Deportiva (Guadalajara) - 1340 AM - XEDKT-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1340 am, am	MP3
La Mejor Guadalajara - 95.5 FM - XHRO-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	95.5, 95.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Guadalajara - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	-	AAC+ 128 kbps
XEMIA-AM 850 San Pedro Tlaquepaque, JA	news talk, san pedro tlaquepaque	AAC+ 56 kbps
Canal 58 (Guadalajara) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalajara, JC	580, 580 am	MP3 128 kbps
Vibe FM (Guadalajara) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, JC	107.5, 107.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
XHPI-FM "Amor 93.1" Guadalajara, JA	guadalajara, musica romantica	AAC+ 48 kbps
XHME-FM 89.5 "Radio Disney" Puerto Vallarta, JA	pop, puerto vallarta	AAC+ 56 kbps
XHVAY-FM "Amor 92.7" Puerto Vallarta, JA	musica romantica, puerto vallarta	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Guadalajara - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, JC	97.1, 97.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metrópoli 1150 AM Guadalajara	grupo unidifusión, guadalajara	MP3 64 kbps
Radio UdeG	-	MP3 128 kbps
XEBA "Ke Buena" 97.1 FM Guadalajara, JA	grupera, guadalajara	AAC+ 56 kbps
Match 89.5 FM Puerto Vallarta	2010s, 2020s	AAC+ 56 kbps
FM Globo Guadalajara - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	98.7, 98.7 fm	MP3 96 kbps
XEAB - Canal 58	exitos, oldies	MP3 128 kbps
XEWK "W Radio" 1190 AM Guadalajara, JA	guadalajara, information	AAC+ 128 kbps
MIX Puerto Vallarta - 92.7 FM - XHVAY-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puerto Vallarta, JC	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Mix 92.7 FM Puerto Vallarta	2000s, 80s	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Tremenda 103.9 FM Zacoalco	banda, banda norteña	MP3 24 kbps
Radio fórmula (Guadalajara) - 790 AM [Guadalajara, Jalisco]	music, news	AAC
San Juan FM 96.1 San Juan de los lagos	banda, banda norteña	MP3 24 kbps
Amor Guadalajara - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, JC	93.1, 93.1 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Arandas FM 107.3	banda, entretenimiento	MP3 40 kbps
Vibe 107.5 FM (Guadalajara) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	107.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Jalisco Radio	-	MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vital (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Tonalá / Guadalajara, JC	1310, 1310 am	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	-	AAC+ 128 kbps
Vox Puerto Vallarta 96.7 FM	adult contemporary, adult hits	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Cañón (Guadalajara) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalajara, Jalisco	70s, 80s	MP3 160 kbps
La Ke Buena Puerto Vallarta - 95.9 FM - XHCJU-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, JC	95.9, 95.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (Guadalajara) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	93.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena 95.9 FM Puerto Vallarta	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
Amor es 95.1 FM Ciudad Guzmán	amor es, ciudad guzmán	MP3 40 kbps
W Radio Vallarta - 90.3 FM - XHPVA-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, JC	1980's, 1980s	MP3 128 kbps
HK 9 60 (Guadalajara) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadajalajara, Jalisco	960 am, am	MP3
Arroba FM (Guadalajara) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	88.7 fm, @fm	MP3
Jalisco Radio (FM) (Ciudad Guzmán) - 107.1 FM - XHCGJ-FM - Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco - Ciudad Guzmán, JC	107.1, 107.1 fm	MP3 320 kbps
Radio sensación 96.7 FM Ciudad Gusmán	ciudad guzmán, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL y LA OCTAVA (Guadalajara) - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC	700, 700 am	AAC+ 32 kbps
Super Stereo Miled 1510 AM Guadalajara	grupo miled, guadalajara	MP3 320 kbps
Lokura FM Rock Puerto Vallarta 105.9 FM	adult alternative, alternative / indie	AAC 130 kbps
Mix 92.7 Vallarta	-	AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puerto Vallarta - 91.1 FM - XHPTOJ-FM - Radiópolis - Puerto Vallarta, JC	91.1, 91.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa 94.3 FM Puerto Vallarta	banda, banda norteña	MP3
Radio Universidad de Guadalajara (Puerto Vallarta) - 104.3 FM - XHUGPV-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco	104.3 fm, español	MP3
Jalisco Radio (FM) (Guadalajara) - 96.3 FM - XEJB-FM - Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco - Guadalajara, JC	107.1, 107.1 fm	MP3 320 kbps
KY (Guadalajara) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	94.7 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
@FM (Guadalajara) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	88.7 fm, @fm	MP3
Match Guadalajara - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, JC	90.3 fm, 90s	AAC+ 56 kbps
Rock and Pop (Guadalajara) - 1480 AM - XEZJ-AM - Radiorama - Guadalajara, JC	1480, 1480 am	MP3
Exa FM Guadalajara - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	101.1, 101.1 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Sol FM (Manzanillo) - 89.7 FM / 560 AM - XHMZA-FM / XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Cihuatlán, JC / Manzanillo, CL	560, 560 am	MP3 64 kbps
La Rancherita 106.3 FM Ciudad Guzmán	banda, banda norteña	MP3 24 kbps
Radiante 98.3 FM Puerto Vallarta	jalisco, latin pop	MP3 320 kbps
ESNE Radio 1040 AM\|	bible, catholic	MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona (Puerto Vallarta) - 93.5 FM - XHEJ-FM - Alica Medios - Puerto Vallarta, JC	93.5, 93.5 fm	MP3
La Mejor Puerto Vallarta - 99.9 FM - XHCJX-FM - MVS Radio - Puerto Vallarta, JC	99.9, 99.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Guadalajara - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, JC	102.7, 102.7 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio fórmula (Guadalajara) - 89.5 FM [Guadalajara, Jalisco]	music, news	AAC

Hotels in Ocosingo

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ex hacienda là illusion

Hospedaje la selva

Hospedaje Lupita

Hotel Alcatraces

Hotel Central

Hotel Colonial

hotel morales

hotel ocosingo

La Casona

Margarita Hotel

Maya Mi-Sol

Tonina

Zepeda

Restaurants in Ocosingo

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cocina con amor

El Jarocho Restaurant

Las Delicias

Los Tulipanes

Pozolazo Teterrico

Rasha

Restaurante & Cafetería Espresso

Tacos Torres

Bus Stations in Ocosingo

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Collective Taxi to San Cristobal

MX #1138169203

MX #159352234

MX #1714659632

Gas Stations in Ocosingo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Ocosingo

9 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Comitan Airport	-	Small Airport
Lomas Tristes Airport	-	Small Airport
Miguel Aleman Airport	-	Small Airport
Palenque International Airport	PQM	Small Airport
San Antonio Copalar Airport	CJT	Small Airport
San Carlos Airport	-	Small Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo Airport	-	Small Airport
Tenosique Airport	-	Small Airport
Yalcok Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ocosingo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
iglesia de san jacinto
Iglesia La Luz del Mundo

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 Ocosingo

What is the population of Ocosingo?

Ocosingo has a population of 41,878 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 5,900.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ocosingo?

Ocosingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ocosingo?

The job market in Ocosingo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,340 business establishments in the area.

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