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Acatla, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Acatla is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,272. Elevation: 4,721 ft (1,439 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

1,272 Population 114/sq mi density
4,721 ft Elevation 1,439 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,272
Density114/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation4,721 ft (1,439 m)
Population1,272
Population Density114 / sq mi
Elevation4,721 ft (1,439 m)
Coordinates18.7494°, -97.2183°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Acatla

Acatla is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,272. The city sits at an elevation of 4,721 feet (1,439 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Acatla vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Acatla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,721 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Mexico avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,721 ft (1,439 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.9 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates18.7494°N, 97.2183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 136 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 47 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 78 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 149 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 95 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 125 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 93 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 136 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 106 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 94 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 102 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 103 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 94 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 132 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 128 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 78 km
Mar 10, 2019 16 km NNW of San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán, Mexico M4.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 281 km
2024 John Category 3 298 km
2021 Grace Category 3 201 km
2017 Katia Category 2 206 km
2017 Max Category 1 289 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 153 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 260 km
2010 Karl Category 3 47 km
2007 Dean Category 2 195 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 195 km
2005 Stan Category 1 245 km
2000 Keith Category 1 297 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 285 km
1993 Gert Category 2 274 km
1990 Diana Category 2 240 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 279 km
1988 Debby Category 1 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 32 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 45 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 64 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 65 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 83 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 106 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 114 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 151 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 157 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 62°F (17°C) 6.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in
August 60°F (15°C) 5.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in

Acatla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 50°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Acatla

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Acatla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Consistorial
Casa de Leyendas
MURO Museo Raices Orizaba
Museo de Arte del Estado de Veracruz
Museo de Arte Popular de Veracruz
Museo de Historia del Futbol
Museo de la Cerveza
Museo de la Hotelería Mexicana
Museo Memoria Histórica de Orizaba
Museo Neri Vela
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Polifórum Mier y Pesado
Salón de la Fama

Libraries in Acatla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Antonio M. Quirasco"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal De Jose Bernardo Couto0.0
Gral. Mariano Escobedo0.0

Farmers Markets in Acatla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comerciantes Tepeaca y Fortín
Mercado "3 de Agosto"
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado "Zapata"
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Cerritos
Mercado de Artesanias de las Altas Montañas
Mercado de Flores Venustiano Carranza
Mercado Ejidal
Mercado El Parián
Mercado Floristas
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Melchor Ocampo
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal de Ixtaczoquitlán
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado San Sebastian
Mercado Santa Gertrudis
Mercado Zapoapan
Mercado Zongolica
Modesto Escalona
Tianguis "La Llave"
Tianguis "La Vía"
Tianguis "San Martín Texmelucan"
Tianguis El Pueblito
Tianguis La 9
Tianguis Siglo XXI

Stadiums & Teams in Acatla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Acatla

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

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 Acatla

What is the population of Acatla?

Acatla has a population of 1,272 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acatla?

Acatla has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Acatla?

Acatla has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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