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Tres Palos, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Tres Palos is a small city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 5,001. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

5,001 Population 16/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
48.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population5,001
Density16/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population5,001
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates16.8296°, -99.7781°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation48.7 inches (1,237 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tres Palos

Tres Palos is a small city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 5,001. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 160 business establishments.

Income: Tres Palos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)160

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tres Palos

Tres Palos has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Feb (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1286 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 20.8° / 32.3° 7.2
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.5° 4.7
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 20.4° / 32.5° 1.6
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 21.1° / 33.1° 0.3
May 28.5°C / 83°F 23.1° / 33.9° 34.0
Jun 29°C / 84°F 24.3° / 33.8° 229.9
Jul 29°C / 84°F 24.1° / 34° 225.7
Aug 29°C / 84°F 24.2° / 33.8° 282.6
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 24.2° / 33.2° 292.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 33.1° 174.2
Nov 27.9°C / 82°F 22.8° / 33° 25.1
Dec 27°C / 81°F 21.3° / 32.7° 7.5
Tres Palos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area304.8 sq mi (789.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates16.8296°N, 99.7781°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,751 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 126 km
Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 142 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 117 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 113 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 112 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 30 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 148 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 146 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 110 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 69 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 127 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 33 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 42 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 121 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 102 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 124 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 108 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 59 km
2024 John Category 3 52 km
2023 Otis Category 5 13 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 215 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 296 km
2021 Rick Category 2 187 km
2017 Max Category 1 38 km
2015 Marty Category 1 250 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 104 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 223 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 203 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 117 km
2006 John Category 4 202 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 281 km
2000 Carlotta Category 3 263 km
1998 Lester Category 2 287 km
1997 Rick Category 2 160 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 21 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 289 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 45 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 141 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 62 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 13 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 30 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 81 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 45 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 17 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 142 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 126 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 51 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 51 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 117 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 136 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 13 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 90 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 13 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 10.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Tres Palos has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tres Palos

54+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Matutina Ignacio Zaragoza
CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS Y ENSEÑANZA INTEGRAL MICHIGAN AC PLANTEL COLOSIO
Colegio Simón Bolívar Campus Llano Largo
Centro Integral Octavio Paz
NAEA North American English Academy
Colegio Español Diamante
Colegio Israel
Colegio Imperial
Jardin De Niños Maria Luisa Ocampo Heredia
Jardin De Niños Pablo Neruda
Preescolar Comunitario Juan Alvarez
Jardin De Niños Francisco Zarco
Centro De Estudios Salvador Allende Gosse
Escuela Primaria Jesus Reyes Heroles
Escuela Primaria Morelos
Escuela Primaria Rosario Castellanos
Colegio De Bachilleres Plantel 33 Tres Palos
Jardin De Niños Juan Amos Comenio
Estancia Infantil Los Peques Nice
Jardin De Niños Calmecac
Jardin De Niños Rosario Castellanos
Kinder Juan Escutia
Preescolar Federal Jardin De Niños Cuauhtémoc
Jardín de Niños Tlacaelel
Estancia Infantil Sueños Y Caramelos
Instituto Naciones Unidas
Jardin De Niños Doce De Octubre
Centro Educativo Abc De Acapulco
Jardin De Niños Malimzint
Escuela Primaria Alfonso G. Alarcón
Escuela Primaria Alfonso G Alarcon
Escuela Primaria Teniente Jose Azueta
Escuela Primaria Tomas Alba Edison
Escuela Primaria Nabor A Ojeda Caballero
Escuela Primaria Jóse Ma Morelos Y Pavón
Colegio Cristobal Colon
Centro Regional de Educación Superior Campus Llano Largo
Escuela Primaria Vicente Guerrero
Escuela Primaria Despertino Emperador Cuauhtémoc
INSTITUTO LEONARDO BRAVO, AC
Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Jardin De Niños Tlacaelel
Escuela Primaria Diana Laura Riojas De Colosio
Escuela Primaria Juana De Asbaje
Escuela Primaria Matutina Luis Donaldo Colosio
Escuela Primaria Mi Patria Es Primero
Centro Educativo Integral Bicentenario De La Independencia De Mexico
Escuela Secundaria Técnica 152 Acapulco Diamante Turno Vespertino
Escuela Secundaria Técnica #93 José María Morelos y Pavón
ESCUELA SECUNDARIA TECNICA 233 IGNACIO MANUEL ALTAMIRANO
ESCUELA SECUNDARIA TECNICA NUMERO 79 JOSÉ VAZCONSELOS
Conalep Plantel Acapulco 2
Escuela Primaria Matutina Venustiano Carranza T. M.
Escuela Primaria Rodolfo Neri Vela
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Radio Stations near Tres Palos

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 98.5 (Acapulco) - 98.5 FM - XHMAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 710 am, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 103.9 (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Acapulco) - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 48 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 95.3 (Acapulco) - 95.3 FM - XHEVP-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 95.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 24 kbps
93.7 La Poderosa (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (Acapulco) - 101.5 FM - XHBB-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 101.5 fm, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Acapulco - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo (US) MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.7 (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Tres Palos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de las 7 regiones
Museo Histórico de Acapulco Fuerte de San Diego

Libraries in Tres Palos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública 338 Juan Álvarez Hurtado0.0
Biblioteca Publica Mpal. No.22 Alfonso G. Alarcón0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Rosendo Pintos Lacuna0.0
Centro de información0.0

Farmers Markets in Tres Palos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central De Abastos
Central De Abastos
Dulcerama
Juan N. Alvarez Num. 2
Lacteos Y Embutidos La Popular
Mercadito
Mercadito "La Laja"
Mercadito Santa Cruz
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado "El Campanario"
Mercado "Hogar Moderno"
Mercado "José López Portillo"
Mercado "Juan M. Alvarez"
Mercado "La Garita"
Mercado "Nicolás Bravo"
Mercado "Nicolás Bravo"
Mercado "Nicolás Bravo"
Mercado 16 de Septiembre
Mercado Arroyo Seco
Mercado Bella Vista
Mercado Bicentenario
Mercado Central de Acapulco
Mercado Constituyentes
Mercado de Artesanías "El Pueblito"
Mercado de Artesanías Papagayo
Mercado de la 8
Mercado de la Diana
Mercado de la Progreso
Mercado De Las Crucitas
Mercado De Santa Lucia
Mercado El Parazal
Mercado El Parazal
Mercado Icacos
Mercado Jardín Azteca
Mercado Jardin Mangos
Mercado Jardín Palmas
Mercado La Zapata
Mercado La Zapata
Mercado La Zapata
Mercado las Cruces Juan R. Escudero
Mercado Libertadores
Mercado María Alba de Vela
Mercado María de la O
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal Pie De La Cuesta
Mercado Pedregoso
Mercado Publico 12 De Enero
Mercado Ruffo Figueroa
Mercado San Isidro
Mercado Unidad Vacacional
Pollo y Huevo
Sukarne
Tianguis 2000 A.C.
Tienda De Ultramarinos
Vacacional

Hotels in Tres Palos

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fairmont Heritage Place Acapulco
Holiday Inn Acapulco La Isla
MARQUESA TOWER
Mayan Palace Beach at Vidanta Acapulco
One Acapulco Diamante
Palacio Mundo Imperial
Pierre Mundo Imperial
Pierre Mundo Imperial
PRINCESA TOWER
Princess Mundo Imperial
PYRAMID
The Grand Mayan
Wayahnb'al eco hotel boutique

Restaurants in Tres Palos

33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

100% Natural
Beach Club
BLUEWATER
Carlos 'n Charlie's
Carlos & Charlies
Chula Vista
Don Camarón
El Costeño
El portón
El Sirenito
Estrella de Mar
Food Trucks & Containers City
Harry's Steakhouse & Raw Bar
La Casa del Mar
La Esmeralda
La Hacienda
La Mansión
La Mojarra
La Orquidea
La Sirenita
Mar y Cielo
María Teresa
Paititi del Mar
Posadita
Princesa
Rosa María
Saritas
Tacos Los Tarascos
Texas Ribs La Isla
Toks
Veranda
Vips
Yolita

Cafes in Tres Palos

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Angeles
Starbucks

Cinemas in Tres Palos

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinemex

Clinics in Tres Palos

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud ,Llano Largo
Centro de Salud Puerto Márquez
Centro de Salud R-01 Alta Miramar SS
R-01 PUERTO MARQUES

Bus Stations in Tres Palos

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station

Gas Stations in Tres Palos

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera
MX #2725777943
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Tres Palos

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
BBVA Bancomer
HSBC
Scotiabank

Gyms in Tres Palos

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #6289138629

Golf Courses in Tres Palos

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vidanta Golf Course

Airports Near Tres Palos

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Atoyac AirstripSmall Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tres Palos

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AA
Centro de Salud Puerto Márquez
Centros de Integración Juvenil
Unidad de Medicina Familiar #26 Lic. Carlos Galvez Betancourt

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tres Palos

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana Llamados para servir
Parroquia de San José

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 Tres Palos

What is the population of Tres Palos?

Tres Palos has a population of 5,001 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 304.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tres Palos?

Tres Palos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.7 inches.

How is the job market in Tres Palos?

The job market in Tres Palos is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 160 business establishments in the area.

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