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Quintana Roo, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Quintana Roo is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,243. Elevation: 1,814 ft (553 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,243 Population 2/sq mi density
1,814 ft Elevation 553 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Quintana Roo

Quintana Roo

Quintana Roo, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Quintana Roo, is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, constitute the 32 federal entities of Mexico. It is divided into 11 municipalities, and its capital city is Chetumal.

People

Population1,243
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation1,814 ft (553 m)
Population1,243
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,814 ft (553 m)
Coordinates16.6067°, -93.5619°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (972 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quintana Roo

Quintana Roo is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,243. The city sits at an elevation of 1,814 feet (553 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: Quintana Roo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Quintana Roo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,814 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,814 ft (553 m)
Area768.7 sq mi (1,990.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.6067°N, 93.5619°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,579 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 28 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 139 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 106 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 84 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 131 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 107 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 125 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 76 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 54 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 101 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 54 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 72 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 75 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 53 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 99 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 77 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 58 km
2005 Stan Category 1 263 km
1998 Lester Category 2 280 km
1997 Rick Category 1 272 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 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
August 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
November 74°F (24°C) 0.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in

Quintana Roo has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Quintana Roo

69 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XLTN "Radio Latina" 104.5 FM Tijuana, BN latino-pop, pop AAC+ 40 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, Baja California 92.3 fm, baja california MP3 64 kbps
UNICACH Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zoque 105.9 FM — MP3
La Poderosa (Mexicali) - 96.9 FM / 1050 AM - XHMUG-FM / XED-AM - Radiorama - Mexicali, Baja California 1050 am, 96.9 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
XHMORE "More FM" 98.9 FM Tijuana, BC rock, rock en español AAC+ 192 kbps
XHGLX "Exa FM" 91.7 FM Tijuana, BN electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XHTIM "La Mejor" 90.7 FM Tijuana, BN grupera, latin MP3 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 92.3, 92.3 fm MP3 64 kbps
Ultra Gym & Fitness (Mexicali) - Online - El Toque FM - Mexicali, Baja California américa, baja california MP3 320 kbps
LOS40 Mexicali - 90.7 FM - XHMOE-FM - Radiópolis - Mexicali, BC 90.7, 90.7 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
La Invasora (San Diego) - XHTY-FM - 99.7 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 99.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 860 am, am MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo Mexicali - 101.9 FM - XHPF-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC 101.9, 101.9 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo 810 am, 89.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Cabo Mil - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California 96.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Voz Radio (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM - XHABCA-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mexicali, BC 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zoque (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 850, 850 am MP3 64 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 89.9, 89.9 fm MP3 56 kbps
JOYA 101.7 (Tuxtla) - 101.7 FM - XHVV-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 101.7 fm, américa AAC
Chetumal FM - 100.9 FM - XHCHE-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 100.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 850, 850 am MP3 64 kbps
Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, BC 104.5, 104.5 fm AAC+ 40 kbps
La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, baladas en español AAC 128 kbps
PULSAR (Tijuana) - 107.3 FM - XHFG-FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 107.3 fm, baja california MP3 128 kbps
Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo 101.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cancún) - 91.5 FM / 630 AM - XHCCQ-FM / XECCQ-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cancún, Quintana Roo 630 am, 91.5 fm MP3 64 kbps
Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún cancún, hits AAC 130 kbps
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Chetumal - 860 AM - XECTL-AM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 860 am, am AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 101.7 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
LOS40 Ensenada - 96.9 FM - XHPSEN-FM - Radiópolis - Ensenada, BC 96.9, 96.9 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Estereo Playa 80s, balearic MP3
90.5 Estéreo Mar adult contemporary, hits MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tijuana - 91.7 FM - XHGLX-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC 91.7, 91.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Estéreo Baja 1550 AM 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 91.1 fm, américa MP3
Extremo Grupero (Villaflores) - 103.9 FM - XHVF-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villaflores, CS 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 160 kbps
Noticias MVS (Mexicali) - 1120 AM - XEMX-AM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, Baja California 1120 am, adult hits AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM Ensenada - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, BC 104.1, 104.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Mas Flo (Tijuana) - 107.7 FM - XHRST-FM - MLC Media - Tijuana, Baja California 107.7 fm, baja california MP3 96 kbps
La Dinámica 1059 FM Mexicali baja california, banda AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Tijuana - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC aquí nomás, baja california AAC+ 48 kbps
W Radio Mexicali 940 AM baja california, grupo radio cañón MP3 128 kbps
Super Sterio MILED 95.1 FM deportes, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
Radio Cañón (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM / 820 AM - XHABCA-FM / XEABCA-AM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mexicali, BC 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC 89.9, 89.9 fm MP3 56 kbps
More FM Online (Tijuana) - Online - www.morefmonline.com - Grupo Cadena - Tijuana, Baja California américa, baja california AAC+ 192 kbps
FM Globo Tijuana - 99.3 FM - XHOCL-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC 99.3, 99.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Invasora (Tijuana) - XHA-FM - 94.5 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Invasora 104.9 FM Mexicali baja california, banda MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Mexicali - 103.3 FM - XHVG-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC 103.3, 103.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Mexicali - 91.5 FM - XHJC-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC 91.5, 91.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zion (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, BC 540, 540 am MP3 96 kbps
Imagen radio (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM [Mexicali, Baja California] music, news MP3 96 kbps
Radio fórmula (Baja California) - 950 AM [Tijuana, Baja California] music, news AAC
Rocola 9-90 (Mexicali) - 990 AM - XECL-AM - Radiorama Mexicali - Mexicali, Baja California 990 am, am MP3
Imagen (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM - XHCMS-FM - Grupo Imagen - Mexicali, Baja California 105.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California 950 am, am AAC
La Mejor Ensenada - 103.3 FM - XHENA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California 103.3 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 48 kbps

Airports Near Quintana Roo

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air Base—Medium Airport
Francisco Sarabia National Airport—Small Airport
Llano Grande Airport—Small Airport
Rancho Joali Airport—Small Airport
Tonala Airport—Small Airport
Valle Bonito Airport—Small 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 Quintana Roo

What is the population of Quintana Roo?

Quintana Roo has a population of 1,243 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 768.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quintana Roo?

Quintana Roo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches.

How is the job market in Quintana Roo?

The job market in Quintana Roo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Vicente Guerrero 1,383 pop · 4.0 mi Alfonso Moguel 1,022 pop · 5.6 mi Jiquipilas 9,894 pop · 7.0 mi Cuauhtémoc 1,300 pop · 10.9 mi Cintalapa de Figueroa 42,467 pop · 11.6 mi Nuevo México 3,014 pop · 12.5 mi Hermenegildo Galeana 1,068 pop · 13.6 mi José María Pino Suárez 2,091 pop · 13.7 mi Cristóbal Obregón 4,664 pop · 13.9 mi Ignacio Zaragoza (El Morro) 1,675 pop · 14.0 mi Cereso 14 (El Amate) 2,243 pop · 16.0 mi Ocozocoautla de Espinosa 39,180 pop · 16.4 mi Libertad Melchor Ocampo 1,324 pop · 17.1 mi Mérida 1,412 pop · 17.1 mi
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