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Acambay, Mexico

México · Mexico

Acambay is a small city in México, Mexico with a population of 5,807. Elevation: 8,396 ft (2,559 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

5,807 Population 22/sq mi density
8,396 ft Elevation 2,559 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Acambay

Acambay

Acambay is a town and municipio (municipality) located in northern State of Mexico. The township of Acambay is the municipal seat of the municipio of the same name.

People

Population5,807
Density22/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation8,396 ft (2,559 m)
Population5,807
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation8,396 ft (2,559 m)
Coordinates19.9552°, -99.8443°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Acambay

Acambay is a small city in Mexico (México) with a population of 5,807. The city sits at an elevation of 8,396 feet (2,559 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 186 business establishments.

Income: Acambay vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)186

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Acambay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,396 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Mexico avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,396 ft (2,559 m)
Area261.3 sq mi (676.7 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates19.9552°N, 99.8443°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 109 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 104 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 71 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 62 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 100 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 130 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 79 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 108 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 77 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 82 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 102 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 120 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 109 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 110 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 30 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 295 km
2023 Otis Category 2 255 km
2021 Grace Category 3 232 km
2021 Rick Category 2 299 km
2017 Katia Category 1 295 km
2007 Dean Category 2 272 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 293 km
1996 Boris Category 1 284 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 288 km
1993 Gert Category 2 205 km
1990 Diana Category 2 276 km
1988 Debby Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 75 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 95 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 123 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 140 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 153 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 165 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 5.2 in
July 55°F (13°C) 7.0 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in

Acambay has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Acambay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bachillerato Tecnológico en Enfermería General "Dr. Maximiliano Ruíz Castañeda"
Escuela Secundaria Ofic. No. 0170 "Ignacio Manuel Altamirano"
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Radio Stations near Acambay

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Acambay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Histórico de Atlacomulco
Museo Subterránium
Subterraneo

Libraries in Acambay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Santiago Velasco Riuz0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Tecoac0.0
Profesor Santiago Velasco Ruiz0.0

Farmers Markets in Acambay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de animales Solis
Mercado Miguel De Madrid
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal de Aculco
Plaza Monarca
Presidente Adolfo López Mateos
Tianguis Atlacomulco

Hotels in Acambay

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Agustin

Clinics in Acambay

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Médica JOB

Dentists in Acambay

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #10901074942

Bus Stations in Acambay

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central de autobuses Acambay

Gas Stations in Acambay

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #10901074948
MX #1291139580

Shopping Malls in Acambay

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Del Carmen
Plaza Victoria

Stadiums & Teams in Acambay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Acambay

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acambay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia De San Miguel Arcángel

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acambay

What is the population of Acambay?

Acambay has a population of 5,807 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 261.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acambay?

Acambay has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Acambay?

The job market in Acambay is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 186 business establishments in the area.

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