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Tapilula, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Tapilula is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 7,441. Elevation: 2,575 ft (785 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,441 Population 543/sq mi density
2,575 ft Elevation 785 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tapilula

Tapilula

Tapilula is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico.

People

Population7,441
Density543/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation2,575 ft (785 m)
Population7,441
Population Density543 / sq mi
Elevation2,575 ft (785 m)
Coordinates17.2493°, -93.0168°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tapilula

Tapilula is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 7,441. The city sits at an elevation of 2,575 feet (785 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 238 business establishments.

Income: Tapilula vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)238

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tapilula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,575 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,575 ft (785 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.5 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates17.2493°N, 93.0168°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.56"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

474 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 9, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 66 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 140 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 144 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 94 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 79 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 141 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 116 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 145 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 116 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 112 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 146 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 148 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 108 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 103 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 128 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 124 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 92 km
Aug 28, 2001 11 km E of Arriaga, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 133 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 1 150 km
2011 Nate Category 1 283 km
2010 Karl Category 3 263 km
2007 Dean Category 1 286 km
2005 Stan Category 1 241 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 297 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 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 26 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 10.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in
August 70°F (21°C) 10.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 12.6 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 9.5 in
November 65°F (19°C) 5.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in

Tapilula has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 63°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Tapilula

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
UNICACH Radio - MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 91.1 fm, américa MP3

Farmers Markets in Tapilula

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Público "Pedro Palomeque"

Hotels in Tapilula

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Palenque

Gas Stations in Tapilula

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera

Airports Near Tapilula

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSALarge Airport
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air Base-Medium Airport
Acuagranjas Airport-Small Airport
Campo David Airport-Small Airport
Ciudad Pemex Airport-Small Airport
Cucuyulapa Airport-Small Airport
El Blanquillo Airport-Small Airport
Francisco Sarabia National Airport-Small Airport
Jorge Efrain Airport-Small Airport
La Concordia Airport-Small Airport
La Florida Airport-Small Airport
La Giralda Airport-Small Airport
La Pista Airport-Small Airport
Lomas Tristes Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Nicolas Bravo Airport-Small Airport
Pista Leo-Small Airport
Rancho Joali Airport-Small Airport
Rancho San Jose Airport-Small Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero Airport-Small Airport
San António Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Airport-Small Airport
San Fernando Airstrip-Small Airport
San Jose Produce Airport-Small Airport
Valle Bonito Airport-Small 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 Tapilula

What is the population of Tapilula?

Tapilula has a population of 7,441 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 543 people per square mile, spread across 13.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tapilula?

Tapilula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Tapilula?

The job market in Tapilula is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 238 business establishments in the area.

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