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Viva Cárdenas, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Viva Cárdenas is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,431. Elevation: 2,766 ft (843 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

1,431 Population 10/sq mi density
2,766 ft Elevation 843 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,431
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation2,766 ft (843 m)
Population1,431
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation2,766 ft (843 m)
Coordinates16.8357°, -93.1933°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Viva Cárdenas

Viva Cárdenas is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,431. The city sits at an elevation of 2,766 feet (843 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/Mexico_City.

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

Income: Viva Cárdenas 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

Climate in Viva Cárdenas

Viva Cárdenas 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.3° 1.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 17.9° / 32° 7.7
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 19.1° / 33.8° 3.6
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 21° / 35.7° 5.8
May 29°C / 84°F 22.4° / 35.5° 98.2
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.5° 222.1
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 21.4° / 32.4° 170.5
Aug 27°C / 81°F 21.6° / 32.3° 236.3
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 21.3° / 31.5° 201.1
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.3° 87.5
Nov 24°C / 75°F 18.6° / 29.5° 9.3
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 17.2° / 29.1° 2.0
Viva Cárdenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,766 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,766 ft (843 m)
Area144.9 sq mi (375.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates16.8357°N, 93.1933°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

959 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M5.0 on Jul 10, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 29 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 124 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 129 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 130 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 148 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 114 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 141 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 116 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 101 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 45 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 76 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 95 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 98 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 145 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 92 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 115 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 146 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 103 km
2005 Stan Category 1 267 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 10 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 58 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 8.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 8.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
November 71°F (21°C) 2.8 in
December 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in

Viva Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Viva Cárdenas

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Telesecundaria
Primaria
Escuela Primaria
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Radio Stations near Viva Cárdenas

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 Viva Cárdenas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Viva Cárdenas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central UNACH0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Centro Cultural Jaime Sabines0.0

Farmers Markets in Viva Cárdenas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Restaurants in Viva Cárdenas

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cocina el Mana
El Pejelagarto
Ristorante del Italiano
Torre del Sol

Cafes in Viva Cárdenas

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Azul

Gas Stations in Viva Cárdenas

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera "Pemex"
MX #545660452
Pemex
Pemex

Breweries in Viva Cárdenas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecentro
Cervecentro

Stadiums & Teams in Viva Cárdenas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Viva Cárdenas

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Acuagranjas AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho Joali AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
Valle Bonito AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Viva Cárdenas

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación e Inclusión Infantil Teletón (CRIT) Chiapas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Viva Cárdenas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Catolica

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 Viva Cárdenas

What is the population of Viva Cárdenas?

Viva Cárdenas has a population of 1,431 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 144.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Viva Cárdenas?

Viva Cárdenas 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 Viva Cárdenas?

The job market in Viva Cárdenas 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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