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Santo Domingo de las Palmas, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Santo Domingo de las Palmas is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,248. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,248 Population 4/sq mi density
1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
104.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,248
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain104.9 in/yr
Sunny Days164/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Population1,248
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates16.1367°, -91.3219°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation104.9 inches (2,664 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Domingo de las Palmas

Santo Domingo de las Palmas is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,248. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.9 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: Santo Domingo de las Palmas 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

Santo Domingo de las Palmas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area302.0 sq mi (782.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.1367°N, 91.3219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.9"
176% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

301 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 119 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 127 km
Mar 17, 2005 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala M6.1 111 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 105 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 139 km
Sep 11, 2001 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala M5.6 130 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 20 km
Jan 20, 2015 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala M5.5 129 km
Jun 26, 2012 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala M5.4 115 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 117 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 28 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.3 102 km
Jun 25, 2001 7 km ESE of Chicamán, Guatemala M5.2 111 km
May 1, 1994 2 km NNW of Nahualá, Guatemala M5.2 141 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 24 km
Jun 16, 2014 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.2 112 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 41 km
Dec 31, 2012 5 km SE of Unión Juárez, Mexico M5.1 145 km
Jan 22, 2009 2 km N of Ixchiguán, Guatemala M5.1 124 km
Jun 14, 2009 6 km S of San Cristóbal Verapaz, Guatemala M5.1 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Earl (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Earl Category 1 294 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 275 km
2010 Richard Category 1 266 km
2001 Iris Category 3 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 140 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 151 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 155 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 170 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 188 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 191 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
May 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 15.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 14.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 13.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 16.6 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 13.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in

Santo Domingo de las Palmas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.6") and March the driest (2.4").

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Restaurants in Santo Domingo de las Palmas

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant las Golondrinas

Gas Stations in Santo Domingo de las Palmas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Magna
Pemex

Airports Near Santo Domingo de las Palmas

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barillas upperSmall Airport
Chajul AirportSmall Airport
Cuarto Pueblo AirportSmall Airport
Flore del Norte AirportSmall Airport
Ixquisis AirportSmall Airport
Los Angeles AirstripSmall Airport
NebajSmall Airport
Nueva Generación Maya AirportSmall Airport
Playa Grande AirportPKJSmall Airport
Rancho PalSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Luis Ixcan Valle Uno CandelariaSmall Airport
San Pedro Cotija AirportSmall Airport
XalbalSmall Airport
Yalcok 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 Santo Domingo de las Palmas

What is the population of Santo Domingo de las Palmas?

Santo Domingo de las Palmas has a population of 1,248 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 302.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo de las Palmas?

Santo Domingo de las Palmas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.9 inches.

How is the job market in Santo Domingo de las Palmas?

The job market in Santo Domingo de las Palmas 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.

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