Río Chancalá, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
Río Chancalá is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 2,156. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,156 |
| Population Density | 430 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.3345°, -91.6843° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.5 inches (2,451 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Río Chancalá
Río Chancalá is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 2,156. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3345°N, 91.6843°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 12.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in |
Río Chancalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.8") and March the driest (3.0").
Schools in Río Chancalá
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COBACH No 26 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Río Chancalá
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOOM FM 91.5 (Cintalapa) - 91.5 FM - XHCCAG-FM - Cadena Boom FM - Cintalapa, Chiapas | 91.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Río Chancalá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de sitio de Pomona |
Airports Near Río Chancalá
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Balancan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Freno Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Los Bravos De Bonfil Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mayorga Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Palenque International Airport | PQM | Small Airport |
| San Luis de Ocosingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tenosique Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Xiquipilli Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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What is the population of Río Chancalá?
Río Chancalá has a population of 2,156 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 430 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Chancalá?
Río Chancalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 96.5 inches.
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