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Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Tonalapa del Sur is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,041. Elevation: 2,356 ft (718 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,041 Population 4/sq mi density
2,356 ft Elevation 718 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,041
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation2,356 ft (718 m)
Population1,041
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation2,356 ft (718 m)
Coordinates18.0977°, -99.5594°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,041 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tonalapa del Sur

Tonalapa del Sur is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,041. The city sits at an elevation of 2,356 feet (718 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: Tonalapa del Sur vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tonalapa del Sur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,356 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,356 ft (718 m)
Area301.4 sq mi (780.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.0977°N, 99.5594°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,454 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 124 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 103 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 136 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 91 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 111 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 126 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 77 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 38 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 71 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 117 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 86 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 111 km
Apr 5, 2013 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 117 km
Jul 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Bajos del Ejido, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Apr 13, 2007 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 114 km
2024 John Category 3 92 km
2023 Otis Category 5 90 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 278 km
2021 Rick Category 2 254 km
2017 Max Category 1 170 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 224 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 250 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 257 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 123 km
1997 Rick Category 2 291 km
1996 Boris Category 1 197 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 298 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 146 km
1984 Odile Category 2 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 100 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 149 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 149 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 131 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 100 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 126 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 100 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 136 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 114 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 118 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 143 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 154 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 162 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in

Tonalapa del Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Tonalapa del Sur

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Tonalapa del Sur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública de Huitzuco0.0

Farmers Markets in Tonalapa del Sur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Cocula, Gro

Airports Near Tonalapa del Sur

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Tonalapa del Sur

What is the population of Tonalapa del Sur?

Tonalapa del Sur has a population of 1,041 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 301.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tonalapa del Sur?

Tonalapa del Sur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.

How is the job market in Tonalapa del Sur?

The job market in Tonalapa del Sur is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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