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Tlacotepec, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Tlacotepec is a small city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 6,848. Elevation: 5,052 ft (1,540 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

6,848 Population 9/sq mi density
5,052 ft Elevation 1,540 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tlacotepec

Tlacotepec

Tlacotepec is a city in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero. It serves as the seat of the municipality of General Heliodoro Castillo.

People

Population6,848
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation5,052 ft (1,540 m)
Population6,848
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation5,052 ft (1,540 m)
Coordinates17.7898°, -99.9796°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,120 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tlacotepec

Tlacotepec is a small city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 6,848. The city sits at an elevation of 5,052 feet (1,540 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 219 business establishments.

Income: Tlacotepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)219

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tlacotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,052 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,052 ft (1,540 m)
Area779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates17.7898°N, 99.9796°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 114 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 130 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 107 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 102 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 71 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 114 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 144 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 75 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 59 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 109 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 97 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 83 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 21 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 92 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 102 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 128 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 147 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 105 km
2024 John Category 3 58 km
2023 Otis Category 5 35 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 222 km
2021 Rick Category 2 204 km
2017 Max Category 1 147 km
2015 Marty Category 1 267 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 173 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 255 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 263 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 213 km
2006 John Category 4 270 km
1997 Rick Category 2 268 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 93 km
1996 Alma Category 2 257 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 265 km
1996 Boris Category 1 142 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 247 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 292 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 77 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 138 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 110 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 88 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 137 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 77 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 93 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 114 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 83 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 122 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 130 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 107 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 110 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 110 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 148 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 169 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 181 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in
July 71°F (21°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in

Tlacotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Tlacotepec

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria José María Morelos y Pavón
Colegio Católico Teresa de Calcuta
Escuela Primaria Justo Sierra
Escuela Técnica No. 51 “Jaime Torres Bodet”
Escuela Telesecundarioa Tierra y Libertad
Esc. Telesecundaria Tierra Y Libertad
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Radio Stations near Tlacotepec

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 99.7 (Chilpancingo) - 99.7 FM - XHEPI-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 23 kbps
DSS RADIO 107.9 (Chilpancingo) - 107.9 FM - XHSCAS-FM - Digital con Sentido Social 106.3, A.C. - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 107.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
W RADIO 105.1 (Chilpancingo) - 105.1 FM - XHEZUM-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 105.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Tlacotepec

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Atoyac AirstripSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal 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 Tlacotepec

What is the population of Tlacotepec?

Tlacotepec has a population of 6,848 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 779.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tlacotepec?

Tlacotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tlacotepec?

The job market in Tlacotepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 219 business establishments in the area.

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