1ra. Sección de Izapa

City in Chiapas, Mexico

Overview

1ra. Sección de Izapa is a rural community in Chiapas, located near the famous Izapa archaeological site and a short drive from Tuxtla Chico. The town is known for its tranquil atmosphere, rich pre-Columbian history, and scenic landscapes dotted with farmlands and small villages.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
14.92°, -92.17°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$627
Local Cost
$365
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
19.2°C
Winter Avg
17.2°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
5.4°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2012 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
TAP
Distance
27 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 30/100.