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Oniltic, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Oniltic is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 849. Elevation: 5,075 ft (1,547 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

849 Population 12/sq mi density
5,075 ft Elevation 1,547 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
67.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population849
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation5,075 ft (1,547 m)
Population849
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation5,075 ft (1,547 m)
Coordinates16.9689°, -92.3875°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation67.1 inches (1,705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oniltic

Oniltic is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 849. The city sits at an elevation of 5,075 feet (1,547 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: Oniltic vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Oniltic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,075 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,075 ft (1,547 m)
Area70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates16.9689°N, 92.3875°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

222 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 M7.2 116 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 109 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 141 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 52 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 70 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 92 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 135 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 102 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 136 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 119 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 125 km
Apr 29, 2024 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico M5.1 133 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 89 km
Mar 10, 2009 4 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M5.0 146 km
May 6, 2023 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico M5.0 121 km
Sep 6, 2011 6 km NW of Nuevo México, Mexico M5.0 128 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 111 km
Jan 20, 2011 4 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.0 132 km
Jan 11, 2025 8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.9 125 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 1 183 km
2007 Dean Category 2 294 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 297 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 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 10.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in
August 70°F (21°C) 9.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 12.2 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in
November 65°F (19°C) 3.2 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in

Oniltic has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Museums in Oniltic

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cafemuseo cafe
Ex Convento de Santo Domingo
Museo Manuel K'ulub
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo textiles de mundo maya
Na Bolom
Na Bolom

Libraries in Oniltic

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cafe y librería de oscasion0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Oniltic

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito 2
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías
Mercado Jose Castillo Tielemans
Mercaltos
Mercaltos

Airports Near Oniltic

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Yalcok 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 Oniltic

What is the population of Oniltic?

Oniltic has a population of 849 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 70.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oniltic?

Oniltic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

How is the job market in Oniltic?

The job market in Oniltic is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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