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Oquem, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
Oquem is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 793. Elevation: 7,316 ft (2,230 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 793 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,316 ft (2,230 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7242°, -92.4786° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.2 inches (1,758 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Oquem
Oquem is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 793. The city sits at an elevation of 7,316 feet (2,230 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Oquem vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Oquem
Oquem has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1153 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,316 ft (2,230 m) |
| Area | 142.6 sq mi (369.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7242°N, 92.4786°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 68 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 107 km |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Oquem has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Oquem
30 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 Buena Onda (Guadalajara) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC | 101.9, 101.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Líder (Ameca) - 99.1 FM - XHED-FM - Ameca, Jalisco | 99.1 fm, ameca | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BOOM FM 101.5 (Comitán) - 101.5 FM - XHPCOM-FM - Boom FM - Comitán, Chiapas | 101.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radiorama 1340 Frecuencia Deportiva (Guadalajara) - 1340 AM - XEDKT-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 1340 am, am | MP3 | |
| LA OCTAVA (Guadalajara) - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC | 700, 700 am | MP3 48 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena Comitán - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas | 92.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Lupe Guadalajara 99.9 FM | 80s en español, baladas en español | AAC 93 kbps | |
| Radio IMER (Comitán) - 107.9 FM / 540 AM - XHEMIT-FM / XEMIT-AM - IMER - Comitán, CS | 107.9, 107.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| XHME-FM 89.5 "Radio Disney" Puerto Vallarta, JA | pop, puerto vallarta | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| XEBA "Ke Buena" 97.1 FM Guadalajara, JA | grupera, guadalajara | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| XEAB - Canal 58 | exitos, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM Globo Guadalajara - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC | 98.7, 98.7 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| XEWK "W Radio" 1190 AM Guadalajara, JA | guadalajara, information | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| HK 9 60 (Guadalajara) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadajalajara, Jalisco | 960 am, am | MP3 | |
| Lokura FM Rock Puerto Vallarta 105.9 FM | adult alternative, alternative / indie | AAC 130 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena Puerto Vallarta - 95.9 FM - XHCJU-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, JC | 95.9, 95.9 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón (Guadalajara) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 70s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| San Juan FM 96.1 San Juan de los lagos | banda, banda norteña | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Exa FM Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS | 95.7, 95.7 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas | 92.5 fm, abc radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rock and Pop (Guadalajara) - 1480 AM - XEZJ-AM - Radiorama - Guadalajara, JC | 1480, 1480 am | MP3 | |
| LOS40 Guadalajara - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, JC | 102.7, 102.7 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| La Nueva (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS | 92.5, 92.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Guadalajara - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC | 101.1, 101.1 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| LOS40 Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas | 95.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jalisco Radio (FM) (Guadalajara) - 96.3 FM - XEJB-FM - Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco - Guadalajara, JC | 107.1, 107.1 fm | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Mix 92.7 Vallarta | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Jalisco Radio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Arandas FM 107.3 | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 40 kbps |
Museums in Oquem
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafemuseo cafe | ||||
| Ex Convento de Santo Domingo | ||||
| Museo de Culturas Populares | ||||
| Museo de la Medicina Maya | ||||
| Museo Manuel K'ulub | ||||
| Museo Mesoamericano del Jade | ||||
| Museo Mesoamericano del Jade | ||||
| Museo Sergio Castro | ||||
| Museo textiles de mundo maya | ||||
| Museum of Amber | ||||
| Na Bolom | ||||
| Na Bolom |
Libraries in Oquem
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Cafe y librería de oscasion | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Oquem
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito 2 | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado Jose Castillo Tielemans | |||||
| Mercado La Hormiga | |||||
| Mercado La Hormiga | |||||
| Mercado Merposur | |||||
| Mercado Merposur | |||||
| Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario | |||||
| Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario | |||||
| Mercaltos | |||||
| Mercaltos | |||||
| Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal | |||||
| Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal |
Stadiums & Teams in Oquem
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Oquem
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Albino Corzo International Airport | TGZ | Medium Airport |
| Terán Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Comitan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Miguel Aleman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Antonio Copalar Airport | CJT | Small Airport |
| San Luis de Ocosingo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yalcok Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Oquem
What is the population of Oquem?
Oquem has a population of 793 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 142.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Oquem?
Oquem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.
How is the job market in Oquem?
The job market in Oquem is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.