Cozumel Facts and Information

Cozumel State: Quintana Roo Country: Mexico

Cozumel by the Numbers:

Population: 90,000 Elevation: 1030 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 47.5 inches Average January Temperature: 71 degrees F Average July Temperature: 82 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Tourism Electricity: 110-120 volts AC Time Zone: Central (GMT-6) Country Code: 52 Area Code: 987

Did You Know?

The Mayans were the first to occupy Cozumel settling on the island in the 1st millenium BCE. They considered the island to be sacred and dedicated it to Ix Chel, the Moon Goddess. Many temples were built here and were places of pilgrimage, especially by women seeking fertility.