Tzajalchén, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Tzajalchén is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 2,276. Elevation: 5,085 ft (1,550 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

2,276 Population 25/sq mi density

5,085 ft Elevation 1,550 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

67.1 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,276

Density25/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)

Rain67.1 in/yr

Sunny Days335/yr

Elevation5,085 ft (1,550 m)

Population	2,276
Population Density	25 / sq mi
Elevation	5,085 ft (1,550 m)
Coordinates	16.8417°, -92.4601°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Chiapas
Average Temperature	67°F (20°C)
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation	67.1 inches (1,705 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tzajalchén

Tzajalchén is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 2,276. The city sits at an elevation of 5,085 feet (1,550 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Tzajalchén vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	26% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tzajalchén

Tzajalchén has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1153 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	13.8°C / 57°F	6.7° / 20.8°	3.3
Feb	14.9°C / 59°F	7.2° / 22.6°	11.7
Mar	16.1°C / 61°F	8.2° / 24°	16.9
Apr	17.6°C / 64°F	9.5° / 25.6°	45.0
May	18°C / 64°F	11.2° / 24.8°	140.8
Jun	18°C / 64°F	12.3° / 23.8°	221.6
Jul	17.8°C / 64°F	11.5° / 24.1°	147.0
Aug	18.2°C / 65°F	11.9° / 24.4°	177.7
Sep	18°C / 64°F	12.1° / 23.8°	233.8
Oct	16.6°C / 62°F	10.7° / 22.5°	101.7
Nov	14.8°C / 59°F	8.4° / 21.2°	39.0
Dec	13.8°C / 57°F	6.6° / 21°	14.2

Tzajalchén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,085 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	67.4°F
	25% above Mexico avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,085 ft (1,550 m)
Area	92.4 sq mi (239.4 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	16.8417°N, 92.4601°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"

77% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.24"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

292 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 9, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995	13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico	M7.2	107 km
Mar 14, 1994	6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M6.9	94 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico	M6.4	125 km
May 5, 2025	5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico	M5.8	36 km
Feb 1, 2003	7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico	M5.8	56 km
Jan 17, 2009	5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico	M5.8	126 km
Sep 1, 2012	11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico	M5.5	76 km
Jun 7, 2009	5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico	M5.4	120 km
Jun 19, 2021	11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M5.4	88 km
Feb 8, 2002	7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico	M5.4	103 km
Jul 30, 2013	9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico	M5.4	120 km
Sep 17, 2004	9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico	M5.2	127 km
Apr 29, 2024	5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico	M5.1	119 km
Sep 15, 2010	12 km ENE of Pijijiapan, Mexico	M5.1	142 km
Jul 25, 2021	Mexico-Guatemala border region	M5.0	98 km
Jan 14, 2000	11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico	M5.0	74 km
Sep 6, 2011	6 km NW of Nuevo México, Mexico	M5.0	115 km
Mar 10, 2009	4 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico	M5.0	134 km
May 6, 2023	11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico	M5.0	107 km
Jan 20, 2011	4 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico	M5.0	122 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2013	Barbara	Category 1	169 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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	68 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (100 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	100 km
Tacana	Stratovolcano	4,064 m (13,333 ft)	1986	194 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	64°F (18°C)	1.5 in	Driest
March	67°F (20°C)	1.5 in
April	70°F (21°C)	2.3 in
May	72°F (22°C)	5.3 in	Warmest
June	71°F (22°C)	10.9 in
July	69°F (21°C)	8.4 in
August	70°F (21°C)	9.9 in
September	70°F (21°C)	12.2 in	Wettest
October	68°F (20°C)	6.9 in
November	65°F (19°C)	3.2 in
December	63°F (17°C)	2.2 in

Tzajalchén has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and February the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Tzajalchén

63 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Fórmula Melódica (Guadalajara) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC	97.9, 97.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
La Líder (Ameca) - 99.1 FM - XHED-FM - Ameca, Jalisco	99.1 fm, ameca	MP3 128 kbps
La Buena Onda (Guadalajara) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC	101.9, 101.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Señal 90 - 90.7 FM - XHOY-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	90.7 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
El Heraldo Radio (Guadalajara) - 100.3 FM - XHAV-FM - Heraldo Media Group - Guadalajara, Jalisco	100.3 fm, américa	MP3
La Lupe Guadalajara 99.9 FM	80s en español, baladas en español	AAC 93 kbps
LA OCTAVA (Guadalajara) - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC	700, 700 am	MP3 48 kbps
Radiorama 1340 Frecuencia Deportiva (Guadalajara) - 1340 AM - XEDKT-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1340 am, am	MP3
La Mejor Guadalajara - 95.5 FM - XHRO-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	95.5, 95.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Guadalajara - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
XEMIA-AM 850 San Pedro Tlaquepaque, JA	news talk, san pedro tlaquepaque	AAC+ 56 kbps
Canal 58 (Guadalajara) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalajara, JC	580, 580 am	MP3 128 kbps
Vibe FM (Guadalajara) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, JC	107.5, 107.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
XHPI-FM "Amor 93.1" Guadalajara, JA	guadalajara, musica romantica	AAC+ 48 kbps
XHME-FM 89.5 "Radio Disney" Puerto Vallarta, JA	pop, puerto vallarta	AAC+ 56 kbps
XHVAY-FM "Amor 92.7" Puerto Vallarta, JA	musica romantica, puerto vallarta	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Guadalajara - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, JC	97.1, 97.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Metrópoli 1150 AM Guadalajara	grupo unidifusión, guadalajara	MP3 64 kbps
Radio UdeG	—	MP3 128 kbps
XEBA "Ke Buena" 97.1 FM Guadalajara, JA	grupera, guadalajara	AAC+ 56 kbps
Match 89.5 FM Puerto Vallarta	2010s, 2020s	AAC+ 56 kbps
XEAB - Canal 58	exitos, oldies	MP3 128 kbps
XEWK "W Radio" 1190 AM Guadalajara, JA	guadalajara, information	AAC+ 128 kbps
FM Globo Guadalajara - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	98.7, 98.7 fm	MP3 96 kbps
MIX Puerto Vallarta - 92.7 FM - XHVAY-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puerto Vallarta, JC	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio sensación 96.7 FM Ciudad Gusmán	ciudad guzmán, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
Mix 92.7 FM Puerto Vallarta	2000s, 80s	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Tremenda 103.9 FM Zacoalco	banda, banda norteña	MP3 24 kbps
San Juan FM 96.1 San Juan de los lagos	banda, banda norteña	MP3 24 kbps
Radio fórmula (Guadalajara) - 790 AM [Guadalajara, Jalisco]	music, news	AAC
Arandas FM 107.3	banda, entretenimiento	MP3 40 kbps
Vibe 107.5 FM (Guadalajara) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	107.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Jalisco Radio	—	MP3 320 kbps
Radio Vital (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Tonalá / Guadalajara, JC	1310, 1310 am	MP3 64 kbps
Jalisco Radio (FM) (Ciudad Guzmán) - 107.1 FM - XHCGJ-FM - Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco - Ciudad Guzmán, JC	107.1, 107.1 fm	MP3 320 kbps
Radio Cañón (Guadalajara) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalajara, Jalisco	70s, 80s	MP3 160 kbps
La Ke Buena Puerto Vallarta - 95.9 FM - XHCJU-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, JC	95.9, 95.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (Guadalajara) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	93.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena 95.9 FM Puerto Vallarta	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
Super Stereo Miled 1510 AM Guadalajara	grupo miled, guadalajara	MP3 320 kbps
Amor es 95.1 FM Ciudad Guzmán	amor es, ciudad guzmán	MP3 40 kbps
W Radio Vallarta - 90.3 FM - XHPVA-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, JC	1980's, 1980s	MP3 128 kbps
HK 9 60 (Guadalajara) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadajalajara, Jalisco	960 am, am	MP3
Arroba FM (Guadalajara) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	88.7 fm, @fm	MP3
Lokura FM Rock Puerto Vallarta 105.9 FM	adult alternative, alternative / indie	AAC 130 kbps
Mix 92.7 Vallarta	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puerto Vallarta - 91.1 FM - XHPTOJ-FM - Radiópolis - Puerto Vallarta, JC	91.1, 91.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa 94.3 FM Puerto Vallarta	banda, banda norteña	MP3
Radio Universidad de Guadalajara (Puerto Vallarta) - 104.3 FM - XHUGPV-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco	104.3 fm, español	MP3
Jalisco Radio (FM) (Guadalajara) - 96.3 FM - XEJB-FM - Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco - Guadalajara, JC	107.1, 107.1 fm	MP3 320 kbps
KY (Guadalajara) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	94.7 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
Match Guadalajara - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, JC	90.3 fm, 90s	AAC+ 56 kbps
UNIVERSAL y LA OCTAVA (Guadalajara) - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC	700, 700 am	AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM Guadalajara - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	101.1, 101.1 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Rock and Pop (Guadalajara) - 1480 AM - XEZJ-AM - Radiorama - Guadalajara, JC	1480, 1480 am	MP3
La Rancherita 106.3 FM Ciudad Guzmán	banda, banda norteña	MP3 24 kbps
@FM (Guadalajara) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	88.7 fm, @fm	MP3
ESNE Radio 1040 AM\|	bible, catholic	MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona (Puerto Vallarta) - 93.5 FM - XHEJ-FM - Alica Medios - Puerto Vallarta, JC	93.5, 93.5 fm	MP3
Radiante 98.3 FM Puerto Vallarta	jalisco, latin pop	MP3 320 kbps
LOS40 Guadalajara - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, JC	102.7, 102.7 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio fórmula (Guadalajara) - 89.5 FM [Guadalajara, Jalisco]	music, news	AAC
Vox Puerto Vallarta 96.7 FM	adult contemporary, adult hits	MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Tzajalchén

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Cafemuseo cafe
Ex Convento de Santo Domingo
Museo de Culturas Populares
Museo de la Medicina Maya
Museo Manuel K'ulub
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Sergio Castro
Museo textiles de mundo maya
Museum of Amber
Na Bolom
Na Bolom

Libraries in Tzajalchén

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Pública Municipal		0.0
Cafe y librería de oscasion		0.0
Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Tzajalchén

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercadito 2
Mercado
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías
Mercado Jose Castillo Tielemans
Mercado La Hormiga
Mercado La Hormiga
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercaltos
Mercaltos
Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal
Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Tzajalchén

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Tzajalchén

13 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport	TGZ	Medium Airport
Terán Air Base	—	Medium Airport
Comitan Airport	—	Small Airport
El Blanquillo Airport	—	Small Airport
Lomas Tristes Airport	—	Small Airport
Miguel Aleman Airport	—	Small Airport
Palenque International Airport	PQM	Small Airport
Pista Leo	—	Small Airport
Rancho San Jose Airport	—	Small Airport
San Antonio Copalar Airport	CJT	Small Airport
San Carlos Airport	—	Small Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo Airport	—	Small Airport
Yalcok Airport	—	Small 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 Tzajalchén

What is the population of Tzajalchén?

Tzajalchén has a population of 2,276 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 92.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tzajalchén?

Tzajalchén enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tzajalchén?

The job market in Tzajalchén is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 73 business establishments in the area.

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