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Tlapa de Comonfort, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Tlapa de Comonfort is a mid-size city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 46,975. Elevation: 3,583 ft (1,092 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

46,975 Population 118/sq mi density
3,583 ft Elevation 1,092 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population46,975
Density118/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Population46,975
Population Density118 / sq mi
Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Coordinates17.5453°, -98.5760°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tlapa de Comonfort

Tlapa de Comonfort is a mid-size city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 46,975. The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet (1,092 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,503 business establishments.

Income: Tlapa de Comonfort vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,503

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tlapa de Comonfort

Tlapa de Comonfort has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24°C), the coldest is Dec (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 964 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 7.8° / 30.7° 2.5
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 8.8° / 33.4° 3.1
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 10.8° / 35.2° 3.7
Apr 23.6°C / 75°F 12.4° / 36.1° 12.8
May 24°C / 75°F 14.4° / 36.2° 47.4
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 14.7° / 33.5° 151.2
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 14.5° / 30.5° 163.3
Aug 21.2°C / 70°F 14.5° / 29.5° 201.1
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 13.9° / 28.3° 248.9
Oct 20.3°C / 68°F 11.4° / 28.6° 106.7
Nov 19.6°C / 67°F 9.3° / 29.2° 20.3
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 8.3° / 28.9° 2.6
Tlapa de Comonfort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Area399.5 sq mi (1,034.8 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates17.5453°N, 98.5760°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.99"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,309 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 123 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 85 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 144 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 112 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 140 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 89 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 123 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 96 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 140 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 99 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 95 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 148 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 109 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 122 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 105 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 85 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 136 km
Oct 30, 1995 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico M5.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 90 km
2024 John Category 3 105 km
2023 Otis Category 5 161 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 294 km
2017 Max Category 1 100 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 251 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 137 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 243 km
2010 Karl Category 3 241 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 104 km
1997 Rick Category 2 209 km
1996 Boris Category 1 252 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 85 km
1984 Odile Category 2 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 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 115 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 117 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 106 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 129 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 115 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 142 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 85 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 105 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 124 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 123 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 105 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 164 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 180 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 182 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 7.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 7.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest

Tlapa de Comonfort has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 61°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Tlapa de Comonfort

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela Primaria Urbana Federal Lázaro Cárdenas College

Schools in Tlapa de Comonfort

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Urbana Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Escuela Primaria "Juan del Cármen" 12DPB1302C
Primaria "Felipe Angeles Ramírez"
Escuela Primaria Lázaro Cárdenas
Jardín de Niños Ángel Miranda Basurto
Educación Inicial Guadalupe Victoria
Escuela Primaria Rafael Ramirez
Escuela Primaria
Escuela Primaria Galileo
Escuela Primaria Adolfo López
Jardín de Niños Rafael Rodríguez
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Hotels in Tlapa de Comonfort

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Posada
Hotel posada del Sol

Bus Stations in Tlapa de Comonfort

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central de Autobuses AltaMar
Terminal OCC SUR

Airports Near Tlapa de Comonfort

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tlapa de Comonfort

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de San Agustín
Parroquia de San Francisco
Parroquia Santa Anita

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 Tlapa de Comonfort

What is the population of Tlapa de Comonfort?

Tlapa de Comonfort has a population of 46,975 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 399.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tlapa de Comonfort?

Tlapa de Comonfort enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

How is the job market in Tlapa de Comonfort?

The job market in Tlapa de Comonfort is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,503 business establishments in the area.

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