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Usipa, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Usipa is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,450. Elevation: 1,434 ft (437 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,450 Population 2/sq mi density
1,434 ft Elevation 437 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
96.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,450
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain96.2 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Population1,450
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Coordinates17.5003°, -92.4381°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation96.2 inches (2,444 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Usipa

Usipa is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,450. The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet (437 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Usipa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Usipa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 96.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,434 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,434 ft (437 m)
Area817.0 sq mi (2,115.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.5003°N, 92.4381°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.2"
153% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 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 M7.2 132 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 116 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Jan 3, 1998 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.7 126 km
Nov 14, 2012 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico M4.6 103 km
Mar 12, 2010 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.6 110 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 141 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 93 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 69 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 111 km
Apr 12, 2010 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico M4.6 133 km
Jul 22, 2000 2 km W of Hermenegildo Galeana, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km NE of Julián Grajales, Mexico M4.5 124 km
Jul 18, 1993 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.5 76 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 23 km
Dec 22, 2012 9 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M4.4 150 km
Jun 29, 2007 26 km W of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.4 138 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 212 km
2011 Nate Category 1 245 km
2010 Karl Category 3 251 km
2007 Dean Category 1 243 km
2005 Stan Category 1 258 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 243 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 19 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 85 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 6.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.6 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 17.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 10.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in

Usipa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.6") and April the driest (3.8").

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Radio Stations near Usipa

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Oreja FM (Villahermosa) - 99.1 FM - XHVHT-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 99.1 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 740 (Villahermosa) - 740 AM - XEKV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
XEVT 104.1 FM - XHVT, Telereportaje, FM 104.1, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico cronicas, en vivo MP3 24 kbps
XEVA 91.7 (Villahermosa) - 91.7 FM - XHVA-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 91.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco. 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Usipa

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSALarge Airport
Ciudad Pemex AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
El Freno AirfieldSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Los Bravos De Bonfil AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Nicolas Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Laguna Blanca, S.A. de C.V. AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Xiquipilli AirportSmall 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 Usipa

What is the population of Usipa?

Usipa has a population of 1,450 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 817.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Usipa?

Usipa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.

How is the job market in Usipa?

The job market in Usipa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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