Tzopilja, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Tzopilja is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,245. Elevation: 6,988 ft (2,130 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,245 Population 5/sq mi density

6,988 ft Elevation 2,130 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

69.2 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,245

Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)

Rain69.2 in/yr

Sunny Days352/yr

Elevation6,988 ft (2,130 m)

Population	1,245
Population Density	5 / sq mi
Elevation	6,988 ft (2,130 m)
Coordinates	16.7397°, -92.3092°
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 Tzopilja

Tzopilja is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,245. The city sits at an elevation of 6,988 feet (2,130 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 40 business establishments.

Income: Tzopilja vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	26% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tzopilja

Tzopilja 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

Tzopilja 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 6,988 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	6,988 ft (2,130 m)
Area	252.7 sq mi (654.5 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	16.7397°N, 92.3092°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.2"

82% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 10.39"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995	13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico	M7.2	124 km
Mar 14, 1994	6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M6.9	84 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico	M6.4	123 km
Feb 1, 2003	7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico	M5.8	65 km
Oct 17, 2000	4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico	M5.8	138 km
May 5, 2025	5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico	M5.8	35 km
Jan 17, 2009	5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico	M5.8	121 km
Feb 23, 2010	19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.6	141 km
Jan 9, 2001	7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico	M5.6	147 km
Sep 1, 2012	11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico	M5.5	75 km
Jun 19, 2021	11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M5.4	78 km
Feb 8, 2002	7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico	M5.4	99 km
Jul 30, 2013	9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico	M5.4	116 km
Jun 7, 2009	5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico	M5.4	126 km
Feb 23, 2010	16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.3	150 km
Sep 17, 2004	9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico	M5.2	109 km
Mar 20, 2010	13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.2	141 km
Sep 15, 2010	12 km ENE of Pijijiapan, Mexico	M5.1	141 km
Apr 29, 2024	5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico	M5.1	127 km
Mar 10, 2009	4 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico	M5.0	146 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	180 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	85 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (120 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	120 km
Tacana	Stratovolcano	4,064 m (13,333 ft)	1986	180 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in	Driest
February	60°F (16°C)	1.1 in
March	64°F (18°C)	1.2 in
April	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	5.4 in
June	67°F (19°C)	10.1 in
July	68°F (20°C)	7.2 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	8.5 in
September	66°F (19°C)	10.4 in	Wettest
October	64°F (18°C)	5.4 in
November	62°F (16°C)	2.4 in
December	60°F (15°C)	1.6 in	Coldest

Tzopilja has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Tzopilja

73 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
El Heraldo Radio (Guadalajara) - 100.3 FM - XHAV-FM - Heraldo Media Group - Guadalajara, Jalisco	100.3 fm, américa	MP3
La Buena Onda (Guadalajara) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, JC	101.9, 101.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
La Líder (Ameca) - 99.1 FM - XHED-FM - Ameca, Jalisco	99.1 fm, ameca	MP3 128 kbps
Señal 90 - 90.7 FM - XHOY-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	90.7 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
La Mejor Guadalajara - 95.5 FM - XHRO-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	95.5, 95.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
LA OCTAVA (Guadalajara) - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC	700, 700 am	MP3 48 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 Lupe Guadalajara 99.9 FM	80s en español, baladas en español	AAC 93 kbps
Radiorama 1340 Frecuencia Deportiva (Guadalajara) - 1340 AM - XEDKT-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1340 am, am	MP3
XEBA "Ke Buena" 97.1 FM Guadalajara, JA	grupera, guadalajara	AAC+ 56 kbps
XEWK "W Radio" 1190 AM Guadalajara, JA	guadalajara, information	AAC+ 128 kbps
Canal 58 (Guadalajara) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalajara, JC	580, 580 am	MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo Guadalajara - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	98.7, 98.7 fm	MP3 96 kbps
XEAB - Canal 58	exitos, oldies	MP3 128 kbps
XHME-FM 89.5 "Radio Disney" Puerto Vallarta, JA	pop, puerto vallarta	AAC+ 56 kbps
XEMIA-AM 850 San Pedro Tlaquepaque, JA	news talk, san pedro tlaquepaque	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio IMER (Comitán) - 107.9 FM / 540 AM - XHEMIT-FM / XEMIT-AM - IMER - Comitán, CS	107.9, 107.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Match 89.5 FM Puerto Vallarta	2010s, 2020s	AAC+ 56 kbps
La Ke Buena Guadalajara - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, JC	97.1, 97.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Vibe FM (Guadalajara) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, JC	107.5, 107.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Guadalajara - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
XHPI-FM "Amor 93.1" Guadalajara, JA	guadalajara, musica romantica	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio UdeG	—	MP3 128 kbps
XHVAY-FM "Amor 92.7" Puerto Vallarta, JA	musica romantica, puerto vallarta	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Metrópoli 1150 AM Guadalajara	grupo unidifusión, guadalajara	MP3 64 kbps
Radio sensación 96.7 FM Ciudad Gusmán	ciudad guzmán, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
ESNE Radio 1040 AM\|	bible, catholic	MP3 128 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
La Patrona (Puerto Vallarta) - 93.5 FM - XHEJ-FM - Alica Medios - Puerto Vallarta, JC	93.5, 93.5 fm	MP3
La Mejor Puerto Vallarta - 99.9 FM - XHCJX-FM - MVS Radio - Puerto Vallarta, JC	99.9, 99.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
HK 9 60 (Guadalajara) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadajalajara, Jalisco	960 am, am	MP3
W Radio Vallarta - 90.3 FM - XHPVA-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, JC	1980's, 1980s	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
Vox Puerto Vallarta 96.7 FM	adult contemporary, adult hits	MP3 192 kbps
Rock and Pop (Guadalajara) - 1480 AM - XEZJ-AM - Radiorama - Guadalajara, JC	1480, 1480 am	MP3
AMOR 93.1 (Guadalajara) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	93.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Puerto Vallarta - 95.9 FM - XHCJU-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, JC	95.9, 95.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cañón (Guadalajara) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalajara, Jalisco	70s, 80s	MP3 160 kbps
MIX Puerto Vallarta - 92.7 FM - XHVAY-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puerto Vallarta, JC	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
San Juan FM 96.1 San Juan de los lagos	banda, banda norteña	MP3 24 kbps
KY (Guadalajara) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	94.7 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
La Tremenda 103.9 FM Zacoalco	banda, banda norteña	MP3 24 kbps
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
Arroba FM (Guadalajara) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	88.7 fm, @fm	MP3
Amor es 95.1 FM Ciudad Guzmán	amor es, ciudad guzmán	MP3 40 kbps
La Ke Buena 95.9 FM Puerto Vallarta	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vital (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Tonalá / Guadalajara, JC	1310, 1310 am	MP3 64 kbps
Jalisco Radio	—	MP3 320 kbps
Vibe 107.5 FM (Guadalajara) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	107.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Arandas FM 107.3	banda, entretenimiento	MP3 40 kbps
Amor Guadalajara - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, JC	93.1, 93.1 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio fórmula (Guadalajara) - 790 AM [Guadalajara, Jalisco]	music, news	AAC
La Rancherita 106.3 FM Ciudad Guzmán	banda, banda norteña	MP3 24 kbps
Mix 92.7 FM Puerto Vallarta	2000s, 80s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radiante 98.3 FM Puerto Vallarta	jalisco, latin pop	MP3 320 kbps
Sol FM (Manzanillo) - 89.7 FM / 560 AM - XHMZA-FM / XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Cihuatlán, JC / Manzanillo, CL	560, 560 am	MP3 64 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
Super Stereo Miled 1510 AM Guadalajara	grupo miled, guadalajara	MP3 320 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
Match Guadalajara - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, JC	90.3 fm, 90s	AAC+ 56 kbps
Exa FM Guadalajara - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, JC	101.1, 101.1 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Tzopilja

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Museo Manuel K'ulub

Libraries in Tzopilja

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Library		0.0

Airports Near Tzopilja

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Angel Albino Corzo International Airport	TGZ	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 Tzopilja

What is the population of Tzopilja?

Tzopilja has a population of 1,245 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 252.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tzopilja?

Tzopilja 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 Tzopilja?

The job market in Tzopilja is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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