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Playa Azul, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
Playa Azul is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 606. Elevation: 2,848 ft (868 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
606
Population
2/sq mi density
2,848 ft
Elevation
868 meters
72°F
Avg Temperature
22°C
84.2 in
Annual Rain
America / Mexico City
Timezone
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People
Population606
Density2/mi²
Economy
Unemployment2.7%
Climate
Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain84.2 in/yr
Sunny Days189/yr
Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
| Population | 606 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,848 ft (868 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.1822°, -91.6081° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.2 inches (2,138 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Playa Azul
Playa Azul is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 606. The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet (868 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.
Income: Playa Azul vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 26% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Playa Azul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,848 ft (868 m) |
| Area | 302.0 sq mi (782.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.1822°N, 91.6081°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 129 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 154 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in |
Playa Azul has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (1.6").
Radio Stations near Playa Azul
97 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Ranchito (Morelia) - 102.5 FM - XHRPA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Morelia, MI | 102.5, 102.5 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Fórmula Melódica (Guadalajara) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC | 97.9, 97.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Raza (Los Reyes) - 92.5 FM - XHGQ-FM - Los Reyes, MI | 92.5, 92.5 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| El Heraldo Radio (Guadalajara) - 100.3 FM - XHAV-FM - Heraldo Media Group - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 100.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| Señal 90 - 90.7 FM - XHOY-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 90.7 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Líder (Ameca) - 99.1 FM - XHED-FM - Ameca, Jalisco | 99.1 fm, ameca | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XHMO-FM 93.9 "Radio Disney" Morelia, MC | morelia, pop | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| La Buena Onda (Guadalajara) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC | 101.9, 101.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Candela Apatzingán 95.1 FM - 1340 AM | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Radiorama 1340 Frecuencia Deportiva (Guadalajara) - 1340 AM - XEDKT-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 1340 am, am | MP3 | |
| XHLY "Los 40 Principales" 92.3 FM Morelia, MC | latin pop, morelia | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Mejor Guadalajara - 95.5 FM - XHRO-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC | 95.5, 95.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Match Morelia - 93.9 FM - XHMO-FM - Morelia, MI | acir, estación | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| 2022 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán | 92.3 fm, adult | MP3 | |
| Clasics (Morelia) - 99.1 FM - XHMOM-FM - Medios Radiofónicos de Michoacán - Morelia, Michoacán | 99.1 fm, clasics | MP3 64 kbps | |
| XEWK "W Radio" 1190 AM Guadalajara, JA | guadalajara, information | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena Guadalajara - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, JC | 97.1, 97.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BRISAS DE MONTEBELLO 89.9 (La Trinitaria) - 89.9 FM - XHCTN-FM - Sistema Chiapaneco de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía - La Trinitaria, Chiapas | 89.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| XHME-FM 89.5 "Radio Disney" Puerto Vallarta, JA | pop, puerto vallarta | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio UdeG | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Canal 58 (Guadalajara) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalajara, JC | 580, 580 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM Globo Guadalajara - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC | 98.7, 98.7 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Candela (Zacapu) - 97.7 FM - XHZU-FM - Cadena RASA - Zacapu, MI | 97.7, 97.7 fm | AAC | |
| XEMIA-AM 850 San Pedro Tlaquepaque, JA | news talk, san pedro tlaquepaque | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Candela (Morelia) - 90.1 FM / 570 AM - XHLQ-FM / XELQ-AM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI | 570, 570 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W Radio Guadalajara - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| XEBA "Ke Buena" 97.1 FM Guadalajara, JA | grupera, guadalajara | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Sensitiva 88.3 (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI | 88.3, 88.3 fm | MP3 160 kbps | |
| XHVAY-FM "Amor 92.7" Puerto Vallarta, JA | musica romantica, puerto vallarta | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| XEAB - Canal 58 | exitos, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XHPI-FM "Amor 93.1" Guadalajara, JA | guadalajara, musica romantica | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Candela Zamora 94.1 FM | banda, cumbia | MP3 | |
| Radio Metrópoli 1150 AM Guadalajara | grupo unidifusión, guadalajara | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Vibe FM (Guadalajara) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, JC | 107.5, 107.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Romatica | — | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Match 89.5 FM Puerto Vallarta | 2010s, 2020s | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| KY (Guadalajara) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 94.7 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Match Guadalajara - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, JC | 90.3 fm, 90s | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| La Rancherita 106.3 FM Ciudad Guzmán | banda, banda norteña | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Exa FM Guadalajara - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC | 101.1, 101.1 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ESNE Radio 1040 AM| | bible, catholic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| @FM (Guadalajara) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 88.7 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| 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 | |
| Vox Puerto Vallarta 96.7 FM | adult contemporary, adult hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Rock and Pop (Guadalajara) - 1480 AM - XEZJ-AM - Radiorama - Guadalajara, JC | 1480, 1480 am | MP3 | |
| San Juan FM 96.1 San Juan de los lagos | banda, banda norteña | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| MIX Puerto Vallarta - 92.7 FM - XHVAY-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puerto Vallarta, JC | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 48 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Lokura FM Grupera Apatzingán 99.1 FM | apatzingán, banda | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Arroba FM (Guadalajara) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 88.7 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| UNIVERSAL y LA OCTAVA (Guadalajara) - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC | 700, 700 am | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| LOS40 Zamora - 88.1 FM - XHZN-FM - Grupo Radio Zamora - Zamora, MI | 88.1, 88.1 fm | MP3 | |
| Máxima 100.9 FM Morelia | hits, latin pop | AAC 131 kbps | |
| 2021 FM - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI | 92.3, 92.3 fm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 2023 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán | 92.3 fm, adult hits | MP3 | |
| Media News 92.7 FM | adult contemporary, hits | MP3 256 kbps | |
| MIX Morelia - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, MI | 101.7, 101.7 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Mix 100.3 FM HD Tacambaro | — | AAC | |
| Amor es 95.1 FM Ciudad Guzmán | amor es, ciudad guzmán | MP3 40 kbps | |
| Sensitiva (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI | 88.3, 88.3 fm | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Exa FM (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán | 89.9 fm, contemporary hits | AAC | |
| Radio Nicolita | public, pública | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Nicolaita | cultura, cultural | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vive (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - Morelia, Michoacán | 106.1 fm, concesión social | MP3 | |
| La Grande de Michoacán (Zitácuaro) - 95.1 FM - XHLX-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán | 95.1, 95.1 fm | AAC | |
| La Mexicanita sapichu 104.5 FM El Sicuicho | concesión comunitaria, el sicuicho | MP3 | |
| La Ke Buena Apatzingán - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán | 94.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| Mix 92.7 FM Puerto Vallarta | 2000s, 80s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad de Guadalajara (Puerto Vallarta) - 104.3 FM - XHUGPV-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco | 104.3 fm, español | MP3 | |
| La Poderosa 94.3 FM Puerto Vallarta | banda, banda norteña | MP3 | |
| LOS40 Puerto Vallarta - 91.1 FM - XHPTOJ-FM - Radiópolis - Puerto Vallarta, JC | 91.1, 91.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mix 92.7 Vallarta | — | AAC+ 48 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Radiante 98.3 FM Puerto Vallarta | jalisco, latin pop | MP3 320 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 | |
| La Tremenda 103.9 FM Zacoalco | banda, banda norteña | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Radio fórmula (Guadalajara) - 790 AM [Guadalajara, Jalisco] | music, news | AAC | |
| 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 | |
| La Ke Buena 95.9 FM Puerto Vallarta | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Playa Azul
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Cultural Tziscao |
Airports Near Playa Azul
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Barillas upper | — | Small Airport |
| Chajul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Comitan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuarto Pueblo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flore del Norte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ixquisis Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Angeles Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Miguel Aleman Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nebaj | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Generación Maya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Pal | — | Small Airport |
| San Antonio Copalar Airport | CJT | Small Airport |
| San Luis de Ocosingo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno Candelaria | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Cotija Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Xalbal | — | Small Airport |
| Yalcok Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
🇲🇽 About Mexico
Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Playa Azul?
Playa Azul has a population of 606 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 302.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Playa Azul?
Playa Azul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.2 inches.
How is the job market in Playa Azul?
The job market in Playa Azul is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.
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