Tuxtla, Mexico
Chiapas · Mexico
Tuxtla is a major city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 604,147. Elevation: 1,755 ft (535 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 604,147 |
| Population Density | 1,981 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7536°, -93.1158° |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Chiapas |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.9 inches (785 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tuxtla
Tuxtla is a major city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 604,147. The city sits at an elevation of 1,755 feet (535 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.
Income: Tuxtla vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 26% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 231 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 17 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Tuxtla
Tuxtla has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1045 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 305.0 sq mi (789.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,981/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7536°N, 93.1158°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 11 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in |
Tuxtla has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Tuxtla
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auditorio Constituyentes | University | - | , |
| CEBECH Dr Belisario Domínguez | College | - | , |
| Cecyt 01 | College | - | , |
| CEDUCAT-UNACH | University | - | Visit → |
| Centro Universitario de Información y Documentación | University | - | Visit → |
| COBACH Plantel 01 | College | - | Visit → |
| COBACH Plantel 145 Tuxtla Sur | College | - | , |
| Colegio "Miguel Lara Vasallo" | College | - | , |
| CTI-UNACH | University | - | Visit → |
| Edificio A, FCA-UNACH | University | - | Visit → |
| Escuela de Música UNICACH | University | - | , |
| Escuela Normal de Licenciatura en Educación Preescolar | University | - | , |
| Escuela Normal de Licenciatura en Educación Preescolar "Bertha Von Glumer y Leyva" | University | - | , |
| Escuela Normal de Licenciatura en Educación Preescolar "Rosaura Zapata Cano" | University | - | , |
| Escuela Normal Superior | University | - | , |
| Escuela Preparatoria No. 3 del Estado | College | - | , |
| Facultad de Arquitectura UNACH | University | - | Visit → |
| Facultad de Contaduría y Administración C-I FCA-UNACH | University | - | , |
| Facultad de Contaduria y Administración UNACH | University | - | Visit → |
| FACULTAD DE INGENIERIA UNACH | University | - | , |
| Facultad de Medicina Humana Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez UNACH | University | - | , |
| Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Chiapas (IESCH) | University | - | , |
| Monumento al Libro | University | - | , |
| Rectoría UNACH | University | - | , |
| Rectoría UNACH | University | - | Visit → |
| Tienda UNACH | University | - | , |
| Universidad de Seguridad Pública del Sureste | University | - | , |
| Universidad Politécnica de Chiapas | University | - | , |
| Universidad SEUAT | University | - | , |
Schools in Tuxtla
72+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COBACH - Oficinas Centrales | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Niños y Niñas "Lic. Amadeo Ruiz" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria "Daniel Delgadillo" | - | - | - | - |
| American School Foundation | - | - | - | - |
| Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Chiapas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Diego Rivera | - | - | - | - |
| Fray Víctor María Flores | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Laureles IAP | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Ricardo Flores Magon | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Telesecundaria 001 "Juan Sabines Gutiérrez" | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez | - | - | - | - |
| Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Bachilleres 13 | - | - | - | - |
| Preparatoria del Estado No. 1 | - | - | - | - |
| CEYESOV | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela humanidades UNICACH | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria del Edo. "Lázaro Cárdenas del Río" | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Niños y Niñas "Lic. Amadeo Ruiz" | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Joaquín Miguel Gutiérrez | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Romeo Rincón Castillejos | - | - | - | - |
| CAM Centro de Atención Múltiple 8 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Especial Hermann Gmeiner | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria del Estado Jorge Tovilla Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Federal David Gómez | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Técnica 79 | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Federal Constitución de 1857 | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Urbana Federalizada Marcos Enrique Becerra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Aquiles Serdán | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Futbol | - | - | - | - |
| Facultad de Humanidades | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco J. Grajales | - | - | - | - |
| Telesecundaria 263 "Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez" | - | - | - | - |
| Preescolar Rubi del Carmen Pintado Fuentes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Fral. Cuauhtémoc | - | - | - | - |
| Kinder | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria del Edo. "Lázaro Cárdenas del Río" | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez | - | - | - | - |
| Preescolar Rubi del Carmen Pintado Fuentes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Fral. Cuauhtémoc | - | - | - | - |
| American School Foundation | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Diego Rivera | - | - | - | - |
| Fray Víctor María Flores | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Laureles IAP | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Ricardo Flores Magon | - | - | - | - |
| COBACH - Oficinas Centrales | - | - | - | - |
| Telesecundaria 263 "Dr. Manuel Velasco Suárez" | - | - | - | - |
| Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio de Bachilleres 13 | - | - | - | - |
| Preparatoria del Estado No. 1 | - | - | - | - |
| CEYESOV | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela humanidades UNICACH | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Aquiles Serdán | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio La Salle De Tuxtla | - | - | - | - |
| Prof. Eliseo Palacios | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria del Estado Jorge Tovilla Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Telesecundaria | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio La Salle De Tuxtla | - | - | - | - |
| Prof. Eliseo Palacios | - | - | - | - |
| Cocina+Arte Centro de Estudios en Artes Culinarias | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Romeo Rincón Castillejos | - | - | - | - |
| CAM Centro de Atención Múltiple 8 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Educación Especial Hermann Gmeiner | - | - | - | - |
| Cocina+Arte Centro de Estudios en Artes Culinarias | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Federal David Gómez | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Técnica 79 | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Federal Constitución de 1857 | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Urbana Federalizada Marcos Enrique Becerra | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Joaquín Miguel Gutiérrez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela de Futbol | - | - | - | - |
| Facultad de Humanidades | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco J. Grajales | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tuxtla
37 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF | electronica, latin pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas | 105.9 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF | ciudad mexico, news | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Free FM 80´s Mexico | #80s, 1980s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| XHSON "Beat" 100.9 FM Mexico City, DF | ciudad mexico, lounge | MP3 48 kbps | |
| XHSH-FM "Amor 95.3" Mexico City, DF | ciudad mexico, mexico city | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Roca Fm Clasicos Mexico | 60s, 70s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF | ciudad mexico, contemporary hits | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF | ciudad mexico, contemporary music | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF | ciudad mexico, grc | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| UNICACH Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zoque 105.9 FM | - | MP3 | |
| XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF | mexico city, talk | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas | 98.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XEL-AM 1260 "La Comadre" Mexico City, DF | ciudad mexico, grupera | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| XEX 730 "W Deportes" Mexico City, DF | ciudad mexico, mexico city | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF | ciudad mexico, dance | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 95.3 fm, baladas en español | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo | 101.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| JOYA 101.7 (Tuxtla) - 101.7 FM - XHVV-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas | 101.7 fm, américa | AAC | |
| Radio Zoque (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas | 105.9 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo | 810 am, 89.9 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR | 96.1, 96.1 fm | MP3 | |
| Chetumal FM - 100.9 FM - XHCHE-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 100.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 101.7 fm, américa | AAC 128 kbps | |
| La Bestia Grupera (Cancún) - 91.5 FM / 630 AM - XHCCQ-FM / XECCQ-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cancún, Quintana Roo | 630 am, 91.5 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Estereo Playa | 80s, balearic | MP3 | |
| 90.5 Estéreo Mar | adult contemporary, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Chetumal - 860 AM - XECTL-AM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 860 am, am | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo | 95.3 fm, américa | AAC 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas | 96.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas | 91.1 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún | cancún, hits | AAC 130 kbps | |
| LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR | 96.1, 96.1 fm | MP3 |
Museums in Tuxtla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Angel Albino Corzo | ||||
| Casa Museo Madrigal | ||||
| Museo Botánico | ||||
| Museo Chiapas de Ciencia y Tecnologia (MUCH) | ||||
| Museo de Antropología e Historia | ||||
| Museo De La Marimba | ||||
| Museo De Laca | ||||
| Museo de Palentología | ||||
| Museo de Paleontología | ||||
| Museo del Café Chiapas | ||||
| Museo Franco Lázaro Gómez | ||||
| Museo Juan Sabines | ||||
| Museo Regional de Chiapas | ||||
| Museo Zoque de Copoya |
Libraries in Tuxtla
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central UNACH | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Jaime Sabines | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tuxtla
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de los Ancianos | |||||
| Mercado de los Ancianos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Suchiapa | |||||
| Mercado Público Municipal "San Juan" | |||||
| Mercado Público Municipal Juan Sabines | |||||
| Mercado Público Municipal Rafael Pascacio Gamboa |
Hotels in Tuxtla
78 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tuxtla
44 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tuxtla
15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tuxtla
4 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tuxtla
5 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tuxtla
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tuxtla
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Tuxtla
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Tuxtla
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Tuxtla
10 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tuxtla
36 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tuxtla
35 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tuxtla
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tuxtla
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tuxtla
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecentro | ||||
| Cervecentro |
Stadiums & Teams in Tuxtla
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tuxtla
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Albino Corzo International Airport | TGZ | Medium Airport |
| Terán Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Acuagranjas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Francisco Sarabia National Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Joali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Valle Bonito Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tuxtla
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| DHL Centro | |
| FedEx | |
| SEPOMEX - Las Palmas |
Treatment Centers in Tuxtla
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Rehabilitación e Inclusión Infantil Teletón (CRIT) Chiapas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuxtla
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Nuestra Señora de la Salud | |
| Catedral de San Marcos | |
| Catedral de San Marcos | |
| Catolicos | |
| Catolicos | |
| Church | |
| Iglesia Cristiana "El Buen Pastor", A.R. | |
| Iglesia Cristiana "El Buen Pastor", A.R. | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Solo Cristo Salva | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Solo Cristo Salva | |
| Iglesia de San Pascual | |
| Iglesia de San Pascual | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Candelaria | |
| La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora Guadalupe | |
| La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora Guadalupe | |
| Parroquia Divina Providencia | |
| Parroquia Divina Providencia | |
| Parroquia Sn. Juan Apóstol | |
| Rios de Agua Viva | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
Around Tuxtla
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Tuxtla
10 places within 15 km
- • Zona Arqueológica de Chiapa de Corzo
- • Cueva del Silencio
- • Cristo de Copoya
- • Embarcadero Chiapa de Corzo
- • Mirador Ceiba
- • Mirador El Tepehuaje
- • Mirador La Coyota
- + 2 more
- • ZooMat
🇲🇽 About Mexico
Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tuxtla
What is the population of Tuxtla?
Tuxtla has a population of 604,147 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,981 people per square mile, spread across 305.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tuxtla?
Tuxtla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.
How is the job market in Tuxtla?
The job market in Tuxtla is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 231 business establishments in the area, including 39 restaurants and food service locations.
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