Tapachula

For the station, see Tapachula railway station.

Tapachula
Municipality and city
Tapachula
Iglesia San Agustín
Coat of arms
Nickname:  Pearl of the Soconusco
The location of Tapachula municipality in Chiapas
Tapachula Location in Mexico
Coordinates: 14°54′N 92°16′W
Country	Mexico
State	Chiapas
Region	Soconusco
Government
• Mayor	Aarón Yamil Melgar Bravo Morena
Area
• Municipality	378.4 sq mi (980.1 km2)
• City	17.47 sq mi (45.25 km2)
Elevation	581 ft (177 m)
Population  (2020 census)
• Municipality	353,706
• Density	934.7/sq mi (360.9/km2)
• City	217,550
• City density	12,450/sq mi (4,808/km2)
Website	Official Website

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Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, simply known as Tapachula, is a municipality located in the far south of the state of Chiapas, Mexico, near the Guatemalan border and the Pacific Ocean. Economically, it is one of the most important cities in Chiapas; as capital of the agriculturally-rich Soconusco region, Tapachula also serves as a key port for trade between Mexico and Central America. The area was originally inhabited by the Mam, as a region under the control of the Mam state of Xelaju, but was first established as a city by the Aztecs in the 13th century. Most of its economic importance has come since the late 19th century, with the establishment of coffee plantations. This practice initiated a steady stream of migration and immigration into the area, which continues to this day, and has left the city with a significant Asian and German cultural presence. There is a large Mayan and Nahua population.