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Sunuapa, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Sunuapa is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 894. Elevation: 653 ft (199 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

894 Population 3/sq mi density
653 ft Elevation 199 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
82.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population894
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain82.1 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Population894
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Coordinates17.4915°, -93.2439°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation82.1 inches (2,085 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sunuapa

Sunuapa is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 894. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Sunuapa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sunuapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 82.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area325.6 sq mi (843.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.4915°N, 93.2439°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.1"
116% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.70"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

594 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 8, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 76 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 120 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 150 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 111 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 102 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 77 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 112 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 104 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 69 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 110 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 102 km
Apr 29, 2024 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico M5.1 140 km
Jun 22, 2008 14 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.1 115 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 130 km
Jan 25, 2017 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Jan 20, 2010 22 km E of Santa María Chimalapa, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 160 km
2011 Nate Category 1 265 km
2010 Karl Category 3 235 km
2007 Dean Category 1 268 km
2005 Stan Category 1 205 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 289 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 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 15 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 10.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in
March 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in
April 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 13.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 15.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 19.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 19.7 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 12.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 10.6 in Coldest

Sunuapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 138.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (4.3").

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Radio Stations near Sunuapa

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TITÁN 106.3 (Villahermosa) - 106.3 FM - XHRVI-FM - PUBLILUM (PubliLu Medios) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 106.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 89.3 (Villahermosa) - 89.3 FM - XHQQQ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 89.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YA! FM (Villahermosa) - 95.7 FM - XHTAB-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco américa, contemporary hits AAC+ 128 kbps
XEVA (Villahermosa) - 91.7 FM - XHVA-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 91.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
104.1 XEVT (Villahermosa) - 104.1 FM - XHVT-FM - Telereportaje/XEVT - Villahermosa, Tabasco 104.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
Radio Emisor Contenido con Calidad MÚSICA CLÁSICA MEXICANA TABASCO boleros mexicanos, musica clasica en español MP3 128 kbps
Oreja FM (Villahermosa) - 99.1 FM - XHVHT-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 99.1 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 740 (Villahermosa) - 740 AM - XEKV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
VOX Radio Hits (Villahermosa) - 97.3 FM - XHVB-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 97.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEVT 104.1 FM - XHVT, Telereportaje, FM 104.1, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico cronicas, en vivo MP3 24 kbps
Radio Futurama (Villahermosa) - 93.7 FM - XHZQ-FM - Villahermosa, Tabasco 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Radio Mexicana (Villahermosa) - 98.3 FM - XHLI-FM - Valanci Media Group - Villahermosa, Tabasco 98.3 fm, américa AAC
Mega FM (Villahermosa) - 94.9 FM - XHTVH-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 94.9 fm, comisión de radio y televisión de tabasco MP3 128 kbps
La Q (Villahermosa) - 90.1 FM - XHSAT-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Villahermosa - 101.5 FM - XHEPAR - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 101.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Radio de Tabasco 1230 AM boleros, musica tropical MP3 128 kbps
XEVA 91.7 (Villahermosa) - 91.7 FM - XHVA-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 91.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Villahermosa) - 92.5 FM - XHTR-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 92.5 fm, banda MP3
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco. 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Sunuapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado publico

Airports Near Sunuapa

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSALarge Airport
Acuagranjas AirportSmall Airport
Campo David AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyulapa AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Giralda AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Nicolas Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho Joali AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San António AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
San Jose Produce AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosalia AirstripSmall Airport
Valle Bonito 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 Sunuapa

What is the population of Sunuapa?

Sunuapa has a population of 894 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 325.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sunuapa?

Sunuapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.1 inches.

How is the job market in Sunuapa?

The job market in Sunuapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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