Rosendo Salazar, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Rosendo Salazar is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 955. Elevation: 2,306 ft (703 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

955 Population 2/sq mi density

2,306 ft Elevation 703 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

36.8 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population955

Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)

Rain36.8 in/yr

Sunny Days269/yr

Elevation2,306 ft (703 m)

Population	955
Population Density	2 / sq mi
Elevation	2,306 ft (703 m)
Coordinates	16.4681°, -94.0014°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Chiapas
Average Temperature	77°F (25°C)
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation	36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosendo Salazar

Rosendo Salazar is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 955. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet (703 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Rosendo Salazar vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.1%
	42% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Rosendo Salazar

Rosendo Salazar has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.7°C), the coldest is Feb (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	13.9°C / 57°F	4.9° / 22.9°	16.0
Feb	13.6°C / 56°F	3.9° / 23.3°	14.3
Mar	15.8°C / 60°F	5.4° / 26.2°	6.9
Apr	18.2°C / 65°F	7.8° / 28.7°	9.8
May	21.3°C / 70°F	11.2° / 31.4°	78.7
Jun	23.7°C / 75°F	14.6° / 32.8°	180.4
Jul	23.6°C / 74°F	15.8° / 31.3°	181.9
Aug	23.2°C / 74°F	15.9° / 30.5°	200.2
Sep	21.3°C / 70°F	13° / 29.6°	196.4
Oct	18.9°C / 66°F	10.2° / 27.6°	102.1
Nov	17.3°C / 63°F	8.6° / 26°	10.9
Dec	14.4°C / 58°F	5° / 23.8°	10.7

Rosendo Salazar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,306 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	77.0°F
	43% above Mexico avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,306 ft (703 m)
Area	443.0 sq mi (1,147.4 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	16.4681°N, 94.0014°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"

3% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 8.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,487 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	70 km
Apr 7, 2011	7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico	M6.6	90 km
Sep 30, 1993	90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico	M6.5	139 km
Feb 12, 2008	9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico	M6.5	35 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico	M6.4	131 km
Jan 16, 2002	2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico	M6.4	142 km
Nov 28, 2001	2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico	M6.4	138 km
Jun 7, 1998	2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico	M6.3	62 km
Sep 23, 2017	7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico	M6.1	116 km
Jul 6, 2007	6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M6.1	13 km
Jan 5, 2020	3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico	M5.9	53 km
Aug 18, 2004	8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico	M5.9	101 km
Sep 10, 2017	92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico	M5.8	132 km
Sep 23, 2017	80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico	M5.8	118 km
May 21, 2014	2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.8	135 km
Sep 24, 2017	80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico	M5.8	130 km
Aug 9, 2023	7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico	M5.8	46 km
Feb 1, 2003	7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico	M5.8	119 km
Sep 8, 2017	100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico	M5.7	147 km
May 20, 2017	21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico	M5.7	66 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Agatha	Category 2	264 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	32 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	256 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	249 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	276 km
1997	Rick	Category 1	223 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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	105 km
2025	OFF COAST OF OAXACA	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	136 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (129 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	129 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	74°F (24°C)	0.3 in
March	77°F (25°C)	0.4 in
April	79°F (26°C)	0.5 in
May	80°F (27°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
June	79°F (26°C)	7.4 in
July	79°F (26°C)	6.9 in
August	78°F (26°C)	6.9 in
September	78°F (25°C)	8.2 in	Wettest
October	77°F (25°C)	2.4 in
November	76°F (24°C)	0.5 in
December	74°F (23°C)	0.1 in

Rosendo Salazar has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Rosendo Salazar

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Preescolar Corazón del Valle	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Rosendo Salazar

60 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, Baja California	92.3 fm, baja california	MP3 64 kbps
XLTN "Radio Latina" 104.5 FM Tijuana, BN	latino-pop, pop	AAC+ 40 kbps
XHGLX "Exa FM" 91.7 FM Tijuana, BN	electronica, latin pop	MP3 128 kbps
XHMORE "More FM" 98.9 FM Tijuana, BC	rock, rock en español	AAC+ 192 kbps
La Poderosa (Mexicali) - 96.9 FM / 1050 AM - XHMUG-FM / XED-AM - Radiorama - Mexicali, Baja California	1050 am, 96.9 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	92.3, 92.3 fm	MP3 64 kbps
La Poderosa (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	860 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
La Invasora (San Diego) - XHTY-FM - 99.7 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	99.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Mexicali - 90.7 FM - XHMOE-FM - Radiópolis - Mexicali, BC	90.7, 90.7 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
Ultra Gym & Fitness (Mexicali) - Online - El Toque FM - Mexicali, Baja California	américa, baja california	MP3 320 kbps
XHTIM "La Mejor" 90.7 FM Tijuana, BN	grupera, latin	MP3 128 kbps
PULSAR (Tijuana) - 107.3 FM - XHFG-FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	107.3 fm, baja california	MP3 128 kbps
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	850, 850 am	MP3 64 kbps
Cabo Mil - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California	96.3 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	95.3 fm, baladas en español	AAC 128 kbps
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	850, 850 am	MP3 64 kbps
Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo	101.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Chetumal FM - 100.9 FM - XHCHE-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	100.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 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
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 Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, BC	104.5, 104.5 fm	AAC+ 40 kbps
FM Globo Mexicali - 101.9 FM - XHPF-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	101.9, 101.9 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	89.9, 89.9 fm	MP3 56 kbps
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR	96.1, 96.1 fm	MP3
LOS40 Ensenada - 96.9 FM - XHPSEN-FM - Radiópolis - Ensenada, BC	96.9, 96.9 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Zion (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, BC	540, 540 am	MP3 96 kbps
La Invasora (Tijuana) - XHA-FM - 94.5 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	94.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tijuana - 91.7 FM - XHGLX-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC	91.7, 91.7 fm	AAC+ 48 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
Radio Fórmula (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California	950 am, am	AAC
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Estéreo Baja 1550 AM	70s, 80s	MP3 128 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
DIGITAL 89 89.5 (Tonalá) - 89.5 FM - XHNAL-FM - Radio Chiapas - Tonalá, Chiapas	89.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	101.7 fm, américa	AAC 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
Radio Estereo Playa	80s, balearic	MP3
90.5 Estéreo Mar	adult contemporary, hits	MP3 128 kbps
Super Sterio MILED 95.1 FM	deportes, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
W Radio Mexicali 940 AM	baja california, grupo radio cañón	MP3 128 kbps
Mas Flo (Tijuana) - 107.7 FM - XHRST-FM - MLC Media - Tijuana, Baja California	107.7 fm, baja california	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
Exa FM Ensenada - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, BC	104.1, 104.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Ensenada - 103.3 FM - XHENA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California	103.3 fm, aquí nomás	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Dinámica 1059 FM Mexicali	baja california, banda	AAC+ 64 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
Exa FM Mexicali - 91.5 FM - XHJC-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	91.5, 91.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Invasora 104.9 FM Mexicali	baja california, banda	MP3 128 kbps
Noticias MVS (Mexicali) - 1120 AM - XEMX-AM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, Baja California	1120 am, adult hits	AAC+ 32 kbps
La Mejor Mexicali - 103.3 FM - XHVG-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	103.3, 103.3 fm	MP3 128 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
La Mejor Tijuana - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC	aquí nomás, baja california	AAC+ 48 kbps

Farmers Markets in Rosendo Salazar

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado público municipal
Mercado Público Municipal

Restaurants in Rosendo Salazar

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante de Presa

Airports Near Rosendo Salazar

5 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport	—	Small Airport
Francisco Sarabia National Airport	—	Small Airport
Llano Grande 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 Rosendo Salazar

What is the population of Rosendo Salazar?

Rosendo Salazar has a population of 955 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 443.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosendo Salazar?

Rosendo Salazar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches.

How is the job market in Rosendo Salazar?

The job market in Rosendo Salazar is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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