Río Arriba Salvación, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Río Arriba Salvación is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 528. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

528 Population 1/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population528
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population528
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates15.1460°, -92.7014°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Arriba Salvación

Río Arriba Salvación is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 528. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Río Arriba Salvación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area364.4 sq mi (943.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.1460°N, 92.7014°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,644 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 8, 2017 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake M8.2 129 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 48 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 54 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 79 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 99 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 69 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 58 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 127 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 84 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 110 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 81 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 87 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 61 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 64 km
Jul 14, 2023 Offshore Chiapas, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 146 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 34 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 82 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 45 km
Dec 4, 2000 104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico M6.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 168 km
1998 Lester Category 2 211 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 285 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.7 m 98 129 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 64 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 131 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 133 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 6.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 12.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 15.5 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in

Río Arriba Salvación has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Río Arriba Salvación

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, américa AAC
Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, baladas AAC
W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas 99.5 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Río Arriba Salvación

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
mercado municipal

Airports Near Río Arriba Salvación

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo Erendira-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Base-Small Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula Airport-Small Airport
Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip-Small Airport
El Hato Airport-Small Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos Airport-Small Airport
El Paso del Aguila Airport-Small Airport
Finca El Alamo Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla Airport-Small Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua Airport-Small Airport
La Valentina Airport-Small Airport
Los Torres Airport-Small Airport
Malacatán Airport-Small Airport
Marte R. Gomez Airport-Small Airport
Murallas Airport-Small Airport
Santa Teresa Airport-Small Airport
Santo Tomas Airport-Small Airport
Valle de Tapachula 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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What is the population of Río Arriba Salvación?

Río Arriba Salvación has a population of 528 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 364.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Arriba Salvación?

Río Arriba Salvación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.

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