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Papaloapan, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Papaloapan is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 2,302. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,302 Population 6/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
75.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Papaloapan

Papaloapan

The Papaloapan River is one of the main rivers of the Mexican state of Veracruz. Its name comes from the Nahuatl papaloapan meaning "river of the butterflies".

People

Population2,302
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain75.3 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population2,302
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates18.1601°, -96.0936°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation75.3 inches (1,911 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Papaloapan

Papaloapan is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 2,302. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 74 business establishments.

Income: Papaloapan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Papaloapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 75.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area375.6 sq mi (972.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.1601°N, 96.0936°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.3"
98% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

421 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 144 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 71 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 20 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 120 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 116 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 118 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 102 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 117 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 73 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 130 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 78 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 77 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 117 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 133 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 80 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 47 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 150 km
Apr 14, 2019 4 km SSE of Constitución Mexicana, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 253 km
2021 Grace Category 3 275 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 211 km
2017 Katia Category 1 291 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 263 km
2010 Karl Category 3 111 km
2007 Dean Category 2 266 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 260 km
2005 Stan Category 1 135 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 287 km
1997 Rick Category 1 252 km
1990 Diana Category 1 294 km
1988 Debby Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 105 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 157 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 166 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 178 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 182 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 185 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 85°F (29°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 15.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 19.5 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 17.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 16.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in

Papaloapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in February to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.5") and March the driest (1.5").

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Museums in Papaloapan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Sotavento / Casa de Cultura "Narcisa Lopez Quintero"

Farmers Markets in Papaloapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Díaz Mori
Mercado Ricardo Flores Magón

Bus Stations in Papaloapan

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal ADO Santa Cruz
Terminal Santa Cruz

Breweries in Papaloapan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Tuxtepec

Stadiums & Teams in Papaloapan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Papaloapan

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Papaloapan

What is the population of Papaloapan?

Papaloapan has a population of 2,302 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 375.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Papaloapan?

Papaloapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 75.3 inches.

How is the job market in Papaloapan?

The job market in Papaloapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 74 business establishments in the area.

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