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Tapachula, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
Tapachula is a large city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 353,706. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 353,706 |
| Population Density | 1,149 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9054°, -92.2589° |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.6 inches (2,124 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tapachula
Tapachula is a large city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 353,706. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.
Income: Tapachula vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 26% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 131 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Tapachula
Tapachula has an average annual temperature of 29°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (28.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2087 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 307.8 sq mi (797.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9054°N, 92.2589°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2005 | LAGO DE ATITLAN | Meteorological | 4.0 m | - | 113 km |
| 2012 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 48 | 109 km |
| 1950 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 30 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 80 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Acatenango | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) | 1972 | 155 km |
| Fuego | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,763 m (12,346 ft) | 2020 | 156 km |
| Agua | Stratovolcano | 3,760 m (12,336 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Pacaya | Complex | 2,569 m (8,428 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 18.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 15.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 17.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 22.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 16.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in |
Tapachula has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 116.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (22.1") and January the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Tapachula
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBTIS 88 | College | - | Visit → |
| Cetis 137 | College | - | , |
| CETMAR #24 | University | - | , |
| CIDCA, A. C. | University | - | , |
| COBACH 224 | College | - | , |
| Computacion IMCO | College | - | Visit → |
| ICATECH | College | - | , |
| IESCH Universidad Salazar | University | - | , |
| Instituto Tecnológico de Tapachula | University | - | , |
| JARDIN DE NIÑAS Y NIÑOS | College | - | , |
| Leyes de Reforma | College | - | , |
| UNACH | University | - | , |
| Universidad Maya | University | - | , |
| Universidad Valle del Grijalva | University | - | , |
| Univesidad UDM | College | - | , |
Schools in Tapachula
55+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Teodomiro Palacios | - | - | - | - |
| UPN 072 | - | - | - | - |
| Mano Amiga | - | - | - | - |
| COBACH 08 | - | - | - | - |
| Universidad San Cristóbal | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Federal 1 | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA PRIMARIA ENRIQUE AGUILAR GONZALEZ | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA PRIMARIA REVOLUCION | - | - | - | - |
| COBACH 225 20 DE NOVIEMBRE | - | - | - | - |
| TELESECUNDARIA MANUEL VELAZCO SUAREZ 022 | - | - | - | - |
| Educando con Amor | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Vespertina "Lic. Adolfo López Mateos" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio la paz | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Federal No. 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Lic. Gabriel Ramos Millan | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria 5 de Febrero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria 29 Batallon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela primaria urbana Lic. Jesús Marcelin Solis | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin de niños Felipe Carrillo Puerto | - | - | - | - |
| Isolina Velasco | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Miguel Hidalgo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria "Ejército Mexicano" | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Niños Benjamin Gill | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Preparatoria "Eduardo Javier Albores González" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria General Joaquin Miguel Gutierrez (Internado 11) | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Cumbres | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Constancia y Trabajo | - | - | - | - |
| Belizario Dominguez Palencia | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria 29 Batallon | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Tapachula | - | - | - | - |
| Prepa 1 | - | - | - | - |
| UNACH | - | - | - | - |
| UNACH | - | - | - | - |
| Benemerito de Las Américas | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria 29 Batallon | - | - | - | - |
| Lic. Gabriel Ramos Millan | - | - | - | - |
| Universidad San Cristóbal | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Federal 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Educando con Amor | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Vespertina "Lic. Adolfo López Mateos" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Federal No. 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria 5 de Febrero | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio IZAPA | - | - | - | - |
| Isolina Velasco | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Miguel Hidalgo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria "Ejército Mexicano" | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio IZAPA | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Tapachula | - | - | - | - |
| CEA | - | - | - | - |
| Prepa 1 | - | - | - | - |
| UNACH | - | - | - | - |
| UNACH | - | - | - | - |
| Benemerito de Las Américas | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria 29 Batallon | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Federal 3 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tapachula
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas | 106.7 fm, américa | AAC | |
| Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas | 106.7 fm, baladas | AAC | |
| W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas | 91.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas | 99.5 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO ESLA (GT) | - | AAC | |
| Dinámica 89.9 FM (GT) | entretenimiento, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tapachula
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Museum of Soconusco | ||||
| Casa de Cultura |
Libraries in Tapachula
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula | 0.0 | |||||
| Liberira La Excelencia | 0.0 | |||||
| Libreria El Maestro | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tapachula
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado "Los Laureles" | |||||
| Mercado "Los Laureles" | |||||
| Mercado Los cerritos | |||||
| Mercado Los cerritos | |||||
| Mercado Miguel Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cacahoatán | |||||
| Mercado municipal de Pajapita | |||||
| Mercado Publico | |||||
| Mercado San Juan | |||||
| Mercado San Juan | |||||
| Mercado Sebastian Escobar | |||||
| Mercado Sebastian Escobar | |||||
| San Juan |
Hotels in Tapachula
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tapachula
24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tapachula
11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tapachula
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tapachula
9 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tapachula
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tapachula
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tapachula
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tapachula
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capricornio | ||||
| Capricornio | ||||
| Corona de Tapachula | ||||
| Corona de Tapachula |
Stadiums & Teams in Tapachula
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tapachula
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu Airport | RER | Medium Airport |
| Tapachula International Airport | TAP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Erendira | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Base | - | Small Airport |
| Algodonera de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Champerico Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coatepeque Airport | CTF | Small Airport |
| El Hato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paraiso Villalobos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Paso del Aguila Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Finca El Alamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingenio de Huixtla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Providencia de Acapetahua Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Valentina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Torres Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malacatán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Marte R. Gomez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murallas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Marcos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Teresa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santo Tomas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valle de Tapachula Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tapachula
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos | |
| Correos | |
| Telegrafos de Mex | |
| Telegrafos de Mex |
Treatment Centers in Tapachula
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL 20 DE NOVIEMBRE | ||
| UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL COLONIA EL VERGEL |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tapachula
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Familia Semilla Tapachula | |
| IGLESIA CATOLICA | |
| Iglesia Catolica San Juan De Los Lagos. | |
| Iglesia Católica San Martín de Porres | |
| IGLESIA DE ESQUIPULAS | |
| IGLESIA DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE | |
| Iglesia de San Agustin | |
| Iglesia de San Agustin | |
| Iglesia Pentecostés | |
| IGLESIA TESTIGOS DE JEHOVA | |
| Jesús de la Buena Esperanza | |
| La Cripta | |
| Parroquia "San Judas Tadeo" | |
| Parroquia "San Judas Tadeo" | |
| Parroquia de San Agustín | |
| Parroquia de San Agustín | |
| Parroquia San Sebastian Martin | |
| Restauraciòn | |
| SALON DEL REINO DE LOS TESTIGOS DE JOEHOVÁ | |
| San Felipe de Jesús |
Quick Facts
Around Tapachula
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Tapachula
4 places within 15 km
- • Izapa
- • Izapa (grupo A)
- • Izapa (grupo F)
- • izapa grupo B
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tapachula
What is the population of Tapachula?
Tapachula has a population of 353,706 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,149 people per square mile, spread across 307.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tapachula?
Tapachula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.
How is the job market in Tapachula?
The job market in Tapachula is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 131 business establishments in the area, including 51 restaurants and food service locations.