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Salto de Agua, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Salto de Agua is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 5,199. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,199 Population 6/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
96.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Salto de Agua

Salto de Agua

Salto de Agua is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico.

People

Population5,199
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain96.2 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population5,199
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates17.5544°, -92.3403°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation96.2 inches (2,444 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salto de Agua

Salto de Agua is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 5,199. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 166 business establishments.

Income: Salto de Agua vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)166

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Salto de Agua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 96.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area817.0 sq mi (2,115.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates17.5544°N, 92.3403°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.2"
153% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 144 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 116 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 126 km
Jan 3, 1998 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 103 km
Nov 14, 2012 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico M4.6 114 km
Apr 12, 2010 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico M4.6 141 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 133 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 99 km
Mar 12, 2010 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.6 121 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 72 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km NE of Julián Grajales, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Jul 18, 1993 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.5 82 km
May 18, 2022 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Jun 29, 2007 26 km W of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 70 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 39 km
Jun 9, 2007 7 km W of Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, Mexico M4.4 142 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 32 km
Feb 11, 2007 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico M4.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 224 km
2011 Nate Category 1 239 km
2010 Karl Category 2 249 km
2007 Dean Category 2 233 km
2005 Stan Category 1 261 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 234 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 19 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 97 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 6.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.6 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 17.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 10.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in

Salto de Agua has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.6") and April the driest (3.8").

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Train Stations in Salto de Agua

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Salto de Agua

Gas Stations in Salto de Agua

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Orsan

Airports Near Salto de Agua

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSALarge Airport
Ciudad Pemex AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
El Freno AirfieldSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Los Bravos De Bonfil AirportSmall Airport
Mayorga AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Nicolas Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Laguna Blanca, S.A. de C.V. AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
Palizada AirportSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Xiquipilli AirportSmall 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 Salto de Agua

What is the population of Salto de Agua?

Salto de Agua has a population of 5,199 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 817.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salto de Agua?

Salto de Agua 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 79°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.

How is the job market in Salto de Agua?

The job market in Salto de Agua is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 166 business establishments in the area.

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