Location & Surroundings

Escuintla is a second-order administrative division in Chiapas, Mexico with 30,068 inhabitants, at 141 m elevation. The national capital Mexico City is about 825 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tapachula International Airport, 66 km away.

Overview

Escuintla Municipality is municipality in the State of Chiapas, Mexico — ES municipio del estado de Chiapas, México.

It is located in Chiapas, Mexico.

Established in 1915-00-00.

The population is about 30,896 (2020).

It covers about 417 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 2,048 metre.

Also known as: Escuintla

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Basic Data

  • Country Mexico
  • Located in Chiapas
  • Area 417 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 20' 0" N, 92° 38' 0" W
  • Elevation DEM: 141 m
  • Timezone America/Mexico_City
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 30,068
  • Pop. Density 91 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.2%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Peso (MXN)
  • Phone Prefix +52

Sun & Local Time

Places in Escuintla Municipality

Mountains & Terrain in Escuintla Municipality

Others in Escuintla Municipality

  • Izapas
    archaeological/prehistoric site

Transport in Escuintla Municipality

Weather in Escuintla Municipality

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Escuintla Municipality, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 28.7 mm. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.

Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
28.72 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 21.8 1.1 54 92 1,012.3 - / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
6h 20.7 1.6 48 91 1,012.7 1.58 / 1.58 30 0.0 n/a
12h 27.2 1.7 208 73 1,011.9 0.00 / 1.15 79 504.6 n/a
18h 22.7 0.6 172 94 1,011.6 10.86 / 12.01 99 371.1 n/a
Tomorrow 20.7 1.3 83 97 1,013.3 16.71 / 28.72 100 0.0 n/a
30h 20.7 1.2 27 94 1,012.5 0.00 / 6.32 100 0.0 n/a
36h 23.0 0.4 37 91 1,012.3 0.00 / 1.90 100 86.7 n/a
42h 22.6 0.6 40 91 1,010.8 0.00 / 1.14 98 184.8 n/a
Friday 21.8 1.0 56 89 1,012.9 0.84 / 1.99 98 0.0 n/a
54h 21.4 1.3 43 88 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.17 84 0.0 n/a
60h 27.1 1.4 213 75 1,012.7 1.82 / 1.99 51 460.5 n/a
66h 22.6 0.4 112 94 1,011.2 7.95 / 9.94 100 376.1 n/a
Saturday 21.4 1.0 30 98 1,013.1 18.69 / 28.63 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Escuintla Municipality?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.2 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 28.7 mm. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 28.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Escuintla Municipality today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Escuintla Municipality?
Local time is 10:33. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Escuintla Municipality?
Escuintla Municipality is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Escuintla Municipality?
Population about 30,068.
What is the elevation of Escuintla Municipality?
DEM 141 m.
Where is Escuintla Municipality located?
It is at 15.33333, -92.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Escuintla Municipality in?
It is in Mexico.

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Last updated 2023-07-17
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