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Location & Surroundings

Mapastepec is a town in Chiapas, Mexico with 17,931 inhabitants, at 44 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Acacoyagua, 26 km to the east. The national capital Mexico City is about 795 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tapachula International Airport, 91 km away.

Overview

Mapastepec is municipal seat of Mapastepec, State of Chiapas, Mexico — ES cabecera del municipio de Mapastepec, Chiapas, México.

It is located in Mapastepec Municipality, Mexico.

Established in 1486-00-00.

The population is about 19,271 (2020).

The elevation is around 43 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Mexico
  • Located in Mapastepec Municipality
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    15° 26' 1" N, 92° 54' 1" W
  • Elevation DEM: 44 m
  • Timezone America/Mexico_City
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 17,931
  • Pop. Density 5,903 p/km²
  • Built-up 37.4%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Peso (MXN)
  • Phone Prefix +52

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Weather in Mapastepec

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

Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.

Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.42 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 21.9 1.9 41 86 1,012.2 - / 0.00 87 0.0 n/a
6h 21.5 2.0 32 78 1,012.7 0.05 / 0.05 14 0.0 n/a
12h 29.2 2.9 209 59 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.04 20 501.1 n/a
18h 24.2 0.3 292 84 1,011.8 0.49 / 0.53 3 445.7 n/a
Tomorrow 22.5 1.9 33 79 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.42 2 0.0 n/a
30h 21.7 2.1 29 75 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.03 13 0.0 n/a
36h 30.2 2.4 239 53 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 12 505.8 n/a
42h 24.4 0.5 300 84 1,012.7 0.73 / 0.73 39 454.0 n/a
Wednesday 22.7 1.9 42 81 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.14 29 0.0 n/a
54h 22.0 1.9 20 78 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
60h 29.8 2.8 229 57 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 11 504.3 n/a
66h 24.3 0.1 117 86 1,011.3 0.77 / 0.77 12 459.9 n/a
Thursday 22.5 1.5 38 88 1,012.9 0.03 / 0.80 6 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mapastepec?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mapastepec today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 17:40 (local time). Day length about 11h 30m.
What is the local time in Mapastepec?
Local time is 07:12. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Mapastepec?
Mapastepec is a populated place.
How many people live in Mapastepec?
Population about 17,931.
What is the elevation of Mapastepec?
DEM 44 m.
Where is Mapastepec located?
It is at 15.43358, -92.90039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mapastepec in?
It is in Mexico.

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Last updated 2018-11-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/3523590

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