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Tlapehuala, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Tlapehuala is a small city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 9,331. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

9,331 Population 72/sq mi density
922 ft Elevation 281 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tlapehuala

Tlapehuala is a city and seat of the municipality of Tlapehuala, in the Mexican state of Guerrero.

People

Population9,331
Density72/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Population9,331
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates18.2410°, -100.5379°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,044 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tlapehuala

Tlapehuala is a small city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 9,331. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 299 business establishments.

Income: Tlapehuala vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)299

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tlapehuala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area129.7 sq mi (335.9 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates18.2410°N, 100.5379°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,641 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 M7.2 105 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 144 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 84 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 90 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 123 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 114 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 106 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 9 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 117 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 20 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 77 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 111 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 117 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 110 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 94 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 135 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 59 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 141 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 58 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 4 183 km
2024 John Category 3 131 km
2023 Otis Category 5 65 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 209 km
2021 Rick Category 2 159 km
2017 Max Category 1 208 km
2015 Marty Category 1 254 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 205 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 251 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 251 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 295 km
2009 Andres Category 1 282 km
2006 John Category 4 270 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 164 km
1996 Alma Category 2 199 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 239 km
1996 Boris Category 1 124 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 246 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 252 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 149 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 91 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 127 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 105 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 144 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 101 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 127 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 132 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 7.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in

Tlapehuala has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tlapehuala

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo I. Costilla
Escuela Primaria Mariano Matamoros
Escuela Primaria Niños Heroes
Escuela Primaria "Ignacio Ramírez"
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Radio Stations near Tlapehuala

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ALTAMIX 91.9 (Ciudad Altamirano) - 91.9 FM - XHSCBP-FM - Altamiradio Comunicaciones, A.C. - Ciudad Altamirano, Guerrero 91.9 fm, altamix AAC+ 48 kbps
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México 91.3 fm, amatepec MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Tlapehuala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Tlapehuala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado del Oro
Merza Antonio Castillo

Gas Stations in Tlapehuala

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Breweries in Tlapehuala

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma

Airports Near Tlapehuala

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tlapehuala

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia "Asunción de María"

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 Tlapehuala

What is the population of Tlapehuala?

Tlapehuala has a population of 9,331 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 129.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tlapehuala?

Tlapehuala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tlapehuala?

The job market in Tlapehuala is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 299 business establishments in the area.

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