Location & Surroundings
Sakch'En is a village in Chiapas, Mexico with 245 inhabitants, at 1,796 m elevation. The nearest larger town is San Cristobal de las Casas, 14 km to the south. The national capital Mexico City is about 745 km to the west. The nearest airport is San Cristobal de las Casas National Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Sakch'En is human settlement in Mexico.
It is located in Chamula Municipality, Mexico.
The elevation is around 1,796 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Mexico
- Located in Chamula Municipality
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
16° 51' 25" N, 92° 37' 14" W
- Elevation DEM: 1796 m
- Timezone America/Mexico_City
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Population 245
- Pop. Density 621 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Peso (MXN)
- Phone Prefix +52
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:30
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 20 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sakch'En
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakch'En, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 26.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
14.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,018.6 hPa
Clouds
21 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 14.3 | 1.3 | 94 | 95 | 1,018.6 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 13.6 | 1.0 | 101 | 89 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 47 | 40 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 617.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 1.9 | 49 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 427.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.1 | 1.3 | 82 | 84 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 54 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.6 | 1.0 | 103 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 1.9 | 52 | 38 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 608.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 1.8 | 40 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 6.05 / 6.05 | 85 | 342.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.2 | 1.1 | 99 | 94 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 2.32 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.9 | 1.0 | 89 | 91 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.6 | 51 | 62 | 1,013.9 | 0.94 / 1.01 | 91 | 565.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 2.0 | 63 | 96 | 1,015.9 | 6.03 / 7.04 | 100 | 379.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.1 | 1.1 | 104 | 94 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakch'En?
Now 14.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.6 to 26.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sakch'En today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Sakch'En?
Local time is 09:30. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Sakch'En?
Sakch'En is a populated place.
How many people live in Sakch'En?
Population about 245.
What is the elevation of Sakch'En?
DEM 1,796 m.
Where is Sakch'En located?
It is at 16.85694, -92.62056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakch'En in?
It is in Mexico.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry