Chicoasén
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Chicoasén is a tranquil small town set along the Grijalva River in northern Chiapas, best known for its proximity to the impressive Chicoasén Dam. Its friendly community and scenic riverside views make it a refreshing stop away from busy tourist paths.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
5,402
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.97°, -93.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$551
Local Cost
$312
Local Income
$350
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
20.5°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
17.9°C
Record High
35.7°C
Record Low
5.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1938 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
70 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TGZ
Distance
46 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 70/100.