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Pactiún, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Pactiún is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 808. Elevation: 1,762 ft (537 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

808 Population 7/sq mi density
1,762 ft Elevation 537 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
95.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population808
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain95.1 in/yr
Sunny Days169/yr
Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Population808
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Coordinates17.2653°, -92.2281°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation95.1 inches (2,415 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pactiún

Pactiún is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 808. The city sits at an elevation of 1,762 feet (537 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Pactiún vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

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

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pactiún has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,762 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Area111.7 sq mi (289.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates17.2653°N, 92.2281°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.1"
150% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.47"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 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 M7.2 140 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 143 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 89 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 106 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 137 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 124 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 143 km
Feb 9, 2010 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M4.9 139 km
Mar 31, 1997 2 km NE of La Concordia, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Jan 31, 1990 2 km SW of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 39 km
Nov 14, 2012 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico M4.6 125 km
Apr 12, 2010 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico M4.6 114 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 70 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 116 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 86 km
Jul 28, 2010 0 km NNW of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico M4.6 143 km
Mar 12, 2010 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 214 km
2011 Nate Category 1 271 km
2010 Karl Category 2 283 km
2007 Dean Category 2 257 km
2005 Stan Category 1 292 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 260 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 19 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 12.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 11.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 15.5 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 12.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in
December 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in

Pactiún has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.5") and March the driest (3.1").

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Museums in Pactiún

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Sitio Palenque
Museo IK

Airports Near Pactiún

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSALarge Airport
Balancan AirstripSmall Airport
Ciudad Pemex AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Los Bravos De Bonfil AirportSmall Airport
Mayorga AirportSmall Airport
Nicolas Bravo 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 Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Xiquipilli 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 Pactiún

What is the population of Pactiún?

Pactiún has a population of 808 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 111.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pactiún?

Pactiún has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.1 inches.

How is the job market in Pactiún?

The job market in Pactiún is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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