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Suchiapa, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Suchiapa is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 16,637. Elevation: 1,499 ft (457 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

16,637 Population 141/sq mi density
1,499 ft Elevation 457 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
25.3 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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People

Population16,637
Density141/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation1,499 ft (457 m)
Population16,637
Population Density141 / sq mi
Elevation1,499 ft (457 m)
Coordinates16.6247°, -93.0989°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation25.3 inches (642 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Suchiapa

Suchiapa is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 16,637. The city sits at an elevation of 1,499 feet (457 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 532 business establishments.

Income: Suchiapa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)532

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Suchiapa

Suchiapa has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1045 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.3° 1.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 17.9° / 32° 7.7
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 19.1° / 33.8° 3.6
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 21° / 35.7° 5.8
May 29°C / 84°F 22.4° / 35.5° 98.2
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.5° 222.1
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 21.4° / 32.4° 170.5
Aug 27°C / 81°F 21.6° / 32.3° 236.3
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 21.3° / 31.5° 201.1
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.3° 87.5
Nov 24°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.5° 9.3
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 17.2° / 29.1° 2.0
Suchiapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,499 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,499 ft (457 m)
Area118.2 sq mi (306.2 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates16.6247°N, 93.0989°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,007 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 46 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 100 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 147 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 132 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 117 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 89 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 125 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 103 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 100 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 142 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 59 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 24 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 106 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 85 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 81 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 146 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 116 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 121 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 98 km
2005 Stan Category 1 291 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 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 83 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Suchiapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Suchiapa

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico #80s, 1980s MP3 320 kbps
XHSON "Beat" 100.9 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, lounge MP3 48 kbps
XHSH-FM "Amor 95.3" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 48 kbps
Roca Fm Clasicos Mexico 60s, 70s MP3 320 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 kbps
UNICACH Radio MP3 128 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary music AAC+ 32 kbps
XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grc AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Zoque 105.9 FM MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEL-AM 1260 "La Comadre" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grupera AAC+ 48 kbps
XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF mexico city, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
XEX 730 "W Deportes" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 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
Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo 101.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, dance AAC+ 56 kbps
La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, baladas en español AAC 128 kbps
Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo 810 am, 89.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
JOYA 101.7 (Tuxtla) - 101.7 FM - XHVV-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 101.7 fm, américa AAC
Radio Zoque (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
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
Extremo Grupero (Villaflores) - 103.9 FM - XHVF-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villaflores, CS 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 91.1 fm, américa MP3
LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
90.5 Estéreo Mar adult contemporary, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Estereo Playa 80s, balearic MP3
Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún cancún, hits AAC 130 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 101.7 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 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 - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3

Museums in Suchiapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Angel Albino Corzo
Casa Museo Madrigal
Museo Botánico
Museo Chiapas de Ciencia y Tecnologia (MUCH)
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo De La Marimba
Museo De Laca
Museo de Palentología
Museo de Paleontología
Museo del Café Chiapas
Museo Franco Lázaro Gómez
Museo Juan Sabines
Museo Regional de Chiapas
Museo Zoque de Copoya

Libraries in Suchiapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central UNACH0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Centro Cultural Jaime Sabines0.0

Farmers Markets in Suchiapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de los Ancianos
Mercado de los Ancianos
Mercado Municipal Suchiapa
Mercado Público Municipal "San Juan"
Mercado Público Municipal Juan Sabines
Mercado Público Municipal Rafael Pascacio Gamboa

Gas Stations in Suchiapa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #2743258591

Breweries in Suchiapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecentro
Cervecentro

Stadiums & Teams in Suchiapa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Suchiapa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Joali AirportSmall Airport
Tonala AirportSmall Airport
Valle Bonito AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Suchiapa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación e Inclusión Infantil Teletón (CRIT) Chiapas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Suchiapa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Sebastián
Iglesia Santa Ana

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Merida

🇲🇽 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 Suchiapa

What is the population of Suchiapa?

Suchiapa has a population of 16,637 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 141 people per square mile, spread across 118.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Suchiapa?

Suchiapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.3 inches.

How is the job market in Suchiapa?

The job market in Suchiapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 532 business establishments in the area.

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