Tzajalha, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Tzajalha is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 553. Elevation: 7,828 ft (2,386 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

553 Population 4/sq mi density

7,828 ft Elevation 2,386 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

69.2 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population553

Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)

Rain69.2 in/yr

Sunny Days352/yr

Elevation7,828 ft (2,386 m)

Population	553
Population Density	4 / sq mi
Elevation	7,828 ft (2,386 m)
Coordinates	16.6026°, -92.4674°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Chiapas
Average Temperature	68°F (20°C)
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	69.2 inches (1,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tzajalha

Tzajalha is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 553. The city sits at an elevation of 7,828 feet (2,386 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Tzajalha vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	26% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tzajalha

Tzajalha 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

Tzajalha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,828 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	67.5°F
	25% above Mexico avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,828 ft (2,386 m)
Area	138.9 sq mi (359.8 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	16.6026°N, 92.4674°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.2"

82% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.94"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995	13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico	M7.2	110 km
Mar 14, 1994	6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M6.9	68 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico	M6.4	101 km
Jan 16, 2002	2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico	M6.4	142 km
Nov 28, 2001	2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico	M6.4	134 km
Jan 19, 2001	6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico	M6.0	136 km
Oct 17, 2000	4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico	M5.8	128 km
May 5, 2025	5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico	M5.8	12 km
Aug 9, 2023	7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico	M5.8	144 km
Jan 17, 2009	5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico	M5.8	101 km
Feb 1, 2003	7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico	M5.8	45 km
Aug 5, 2015	11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico	M5.7	138 km
Jan 9, 2001	7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico	M5.6	126 km
Feb 23, 2010	19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.6	147 km
Sep 1, 2012	11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico	M5.5	53 km
Jun 7, 2009	5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico	M5.4	103 km
Jul 30, 2013	9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico	M5.4	95 km
Jun 19, 2021	11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M5.4	62 km
Feb 8, 2002	7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico	M5.4	78 km
Sep 1, 2015	4 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico	M5.4	138 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	159 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	73 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (117 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	117 km
Tacana	Stratovolcano	4,064 m (13,333 ft)	1986	168 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in	Driest
February	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
March	60°F (16°C)	0.8 in
April	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.9 in
June	63°F (17°C)	8.9 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	5.7 in	Warmest
August	62°F (17°C)	6.6 in
September	62°F (17°C)	8.4 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
November	58°F (15°C)	1.3 in
December	56°F (14°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Tzajalha has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Tzajalha

81 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Ranchito (Morelia) - 102.5 FM - XHRPA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Morelia, MI	102.5, 102.5 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
Fórmula Melódica (Guadalajara) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC	97.9, 97.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
La Raza (Los Reyes) - 92.5 FM - XHGQ-FM - Los Reyes, MI	92.5, 92.5 fm	AAC+ 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
XHMO-FM 93.9 "Radio Disney" Morelia, MC	morelia, pop	AAC+ 56 kbps
La Lupe Guadalajara 99.9 FM	80s en español, baladas en español	AAC 93 kbps
La Ke Buena Comitán - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas	92.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LA OCTAVA (Guadalajara) - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC	700, 700 am	MP3 48 kbps
BOOM FM 101.5 (Comitán) - 101.5 FM - XHPCOM-FM - Boom FM - Comitán, Chiapas	101.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
XHLY "Los 40 Principales" 92.3 FM Morelia, MC	latin pop, morelia	MP3 192 kbps
Match Morelia - 93.9 FM - XHMO-FM - Morelia, MI	acir, estación	AAC+ 56 kbps
Candela Apatzingán 95.1 FM - 1340 AM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
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
2022 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán	92.3 fm, adult	MP3
Candela (Morelia) - 90.1 FM / 570 AM - XHLQ-FM / XELQ-AM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI	570, 570 am	MP3 128 kbps
BRISAS DE MONTEBELLO 89.9 (La Trinitaria) - 89.9 FM - XHCTN-FM - Sistema Chiapaneco de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía - La Trinitaria, Chiapas	89.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
XEBA "Ke Buena" 97.1 FM Guadalajara, JA	grupera, guadalajara	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio UdeG	—	MP3 128 kbps
Candela (Zacapu) - 97.7 FM - XHZU-FM - Cadena RASA - Zacapu, MI	97.7, 97.7 fm	AAC
La Ke Buena Guadalajara - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, JC	97.1, 97.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
XEAB - Canal 58	exitos, oldies	MP3 128 kbps
Radio IMER (Comitán) - 107.9 FM / 540 AM - XHEMIT-FM / XEMIT-AM - IMER - Comitán, CS	107.9, 107.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
FM Globo Guadalajara - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	98.7, 98.7 fm	MP3 96 kbps
Sensitiva 88.3 (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI	88.3, 88.3 fm	MP3 160 kbps
Candela Zamora 94.1 FM	banda, cumbia	MP3
XEWK "W Radio" 1190 AM Guadalajara, JA	guadalajara, information	AAC+ 128 kbps
Romatica	—	MP3 80 kbps
XHME-FM 89.5 "Radio Disney" Puerto Vallarta, JA	pop, puerto vallarta	AAC+ 56 kbps
XHPI-FM "Amor 93.1" Guadalajara, JA	guadalajara, musica romantica	AAC+ 48 kbps
Clasics (Morelia) - 99.1 FM - XHMOM-FM - Medios Radiofónicos de Michoacán - Morelia, Michoacán	99.1 fm, clasics	MP3 64 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
Mix 92.7 Vallarta	—	AAC+ 48 kbps
Jalisco Radio (FM) (Guadalajara) - 96.3 FM - XEJB-FM - Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco - Guadalajara, JC	107.1, 107.1 fm	MP3 320 kbps
LOS40 Puerto Vallarta - 91.1 FM - XHPTOJ-FM - Radiópolis - Puerto Vallarta, JC	91.1, 91.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad de Guadalajara (Puerto Vallarta) - 104.3 FM - XHUGPV-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco	104.3 fm, español	MP3
Rock and Pop (Guadalajara) - 1480 AM - XEZJ-AM - Radiorama - Guadalajara, JC	1480, 1480 am	MP3
Exa FM Guadalajara - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	101.1, 101.1 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
ESNE Radio 1040 AM\|	bible, catholic	MP3 128 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
La Ke Buena 95.9 FM Puerto Vallarta	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
San Juan FM 96.1 San Juan de los lagos	banda, banda norteña	MP3 24 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
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
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 sensación 96.7 FM Ciudad Gusmán	ciudad guzmán, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
2021 FM - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI	92.3, 92.3 fm	MP3 192 kbps
La Ke Buena Apatzingán - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán	94.3 fm, américa	MP3
La Mexicanita sapichu 104.5 FM El Sicuicho	concesión comunitaria, el sicuicho	MP3
La Grande de Michoacán (Zitácuaro) - 95.1 FM - XHLX-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán	95.1, 95.1 fm	AAC
Vive (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - Morelia, Michoacán	106.1 fm, concesión social	MP3
Radio Nicolaita	cultura, cultural	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nicolita	public, pública	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán	89.9 fm, contemporary hits	AAC
Sensitiva (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI	88.3, 88.3 fm	MP3 160 kbps
Lokura FM Grupera Apatzingán 99.1 FM	apatzingán, banda	AAC 130 kbps
Mix 100.3 FM HD Tacambaro	—	AAC
MIX Morelia - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, MI	101.7, 101.7 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Media News 92.7 FM	adult contemporary, hits	MP3 256 kbps
2023 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán	92.3 fm, adult hits	MP3
Super Stereo Miled 1510 AM Guadalajara	grupo miled, guadalajara	MP3 320 kbps
Máxima 100.9 FM Morelia	hits, latin pop	AAC 131 kbps
LOS40 Zamora - 88.1 FM - XHZN-FM - Grupo Radio Zamora - Zamora, MI	88.1, 88.1 fm	MP3
Exa FM Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS	95.7, 95.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cañón (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas	92.5 fm, abc radio	MP3 128 kbps
La Nueva (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS	92.5, 92.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas	95.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL y LA OCTAVA (Guadalajara) - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC	700, 700 am	AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Vital (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Tonalá / Guadalajara, JC	1310, 1310 am	MP3 64 kbps
Jalisco Radio	—	MP3 320 kbps
Arandas FM 107.3	banda, entretenimiento	MP3 40 kbps
Radiante 98.3 FM Puerto Vallarta	jalisco, latin pop	MP3 320 kbps
@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

Museums in Tzajalha

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 Tzajalha

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 Tzajalha

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 Tzajalha

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Tzajalha

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport	TGZ	Medium Airport
Terán Air Base	—	Medium Airport
Comitan Airport	—	Small Airport
Miguel Aleman Airport	—	Small Airport
San Antonio Copalar Airport	CJT	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 Tzajalha

What is the population of Tzajalha?

Tzajalha has a population of 553 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 138.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tzajalha?

Tzajalha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tzajalha?

The job market in Tzajalha is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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