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Acatlán, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Acatlán is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 2,929. Elevation: 5,738 ft (1,749 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2,929 Population 39/sq mi density
5,738 ft Elevation 1,749 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,929
Density39/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation5,738 ft (1,749 m)
Population2,929
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation5,738 ft (1,749 m)
Coordinates19.6968°, -96.8422°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Acatlán

Acatlán is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 2,929. The city sits at an elevation of 5,738 feet (1,749 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Acatlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Acatlán

Acatlán has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is May (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1401 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.4°C / 60°F 9.8° / 20.9° 39.0
Feb 16.9°C / 62°F 11.1° / 22.7° 31.1
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 12.2° / 25° 42.3
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27.4° 61.0
May 21.6°C / 71°F 15.5° / 27.7° 107.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.6° / 26.8° 295.0
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.4° 177.2
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 15.1° / 26.6° 203.1
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.7° 243.9
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 14.1° / 24.5° 128.9
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.4° 36.2
Dec 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.1° 35.5
Acatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,738 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,738 ft (1,749 m)
Area74.3 sq mi (192.4 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates19.6968°N, 96.8422°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 108 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 60 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 86 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 92 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 136 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 58 km
Sep 1, 1997 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico M4.3 135 km
Feb 19, 2010 28 km NE of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Apr 13, 2020 23 km NNE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M4.2 148 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 65 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 22 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 40 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 111 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 49 km
May 24, 2003 8 km SE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 80 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 104 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 42 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 293 km
2010 Karl Category 3 72 km
2007 Dean Category 2 91 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 91 km
2005 Stan Category 1 238 km
2000 Keith Category 1 184 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 201 km
1993 Gert Category 2 179 km
1990 Diana Category 2 134 km
1988 Debby Category 1 121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 10 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 40 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 59 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 64 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 76 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 81 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 87 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 197 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
February 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
June 65°F (19°C) 8.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 8.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 11.6 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 6.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in

Acatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Acatlán

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 256 kbps
104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.1 fm, avanradio MP3 128 kbps
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz 98.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 Mérida - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 103.1 fm, cadena rasa MP3
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
Radio fórmula (Mérida) - 94.5 FM [Mérida, Yucatán] music, news AAC
Radio fórmula (Mérida) - 105.1 FM [Mérida, Yucatán] music, news AAC
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Acatlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Doña Falla Museo de la Música Veracruzana
Casa María Enriqueta
Galería de Arte Contemporáneo de Xalapa
Museo Audiovisual de Historia Natural
Museo Casa de Xalapa
Museo comunitario de historia y etnografía de Almolonga, Naolinco.
Museo de Antropología de Xalapa
Museo de la Orquídea
Museo El Lencero
Museo Fauna de Veracruz

Libraries in Acatlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Carlos Fuentes0.0
Biblioteca Contemporánea0.0
Biblioteca Contemporánea0.0
Biblioteca de Humanidades0.0
Biblioteca Librado Basilio0.0
Biblioteca Librado Basilio0.0
Biblioteca Pública "José Vasconcelos"0.0
Biblioteca Pública "José Vasconcelos"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal de Xalapa 10920.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Juan Díaz Covarrubias0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Juan Díaz Covarrubias0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal No. 8195 Juan de la Luz Enríquez0.0
Biblioteca USBI0.0
campo de la BENV0.0
Cauz0.0
Cauz0.0

Farmers Markets in Acatlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cuicui Curiosidades | Amarillo
Eco-tienda Manantial de las Flores
Eco-tienda Manantial de las Flores
El Bodegón de Semillas
El Bodegón de Semillas
empeños
empeños
Independencia
Mercado "Rendón"
Mercado Adolfo Ruíz Cortines "La Rotonda"
Mercado de la Toluca
Mercado Encanto
Mercado Galeana
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Jáuregui
Mercado Los Sauces
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San José
Mercado Vivo
Mercado Vivo
Plaza Coatepec
Plaza Fidelidad
Plaza Macuiltépetl
Plaza Macuiltépetl
Tianguis "El Moral"
Tianguis "Luis G. Rendón"
Tianguis 1° de Mayo
Tianguis Domingo
Tianguis Domingo
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Jueves
Tianguis Jueves
Tianguis Jueves y Domingo
Tianguis Jueves y Domingo
Tianguis Lunes
Tianguis Lunes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Miércoles
Tianguis Miércoles
Tianguis Miércoles
Tianguis Miércoles
Tianguis Miércoles y Sábados
Tianguis Miércoles y Sábados
Tianguis Sábado
Tianguis Sábado
Tianguis Sábados
Tianguis Sábados
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Breweries in Acatlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria la Brújula
Cerveceria la Brújula
Cervercería Artesanal Niebla
Cervercería Artesanal Niebla
Deposito Corona
Deposito Corona
Deposito Corona
Deposito Corona
Happy Beer los Madrigales
Superfrío "La Coapexpeña"
Superfrío "La Coapexpeña"

Stadiums & Teams in Acatlán

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Airports Near Acatlán

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Acatlán

27 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arias Medical Clinic
Casa de Salud Congregación Marco A. Muñoz
Centro de Especialidades Médicas
Centro de Estudios Especializados de Xalapa
Centro de Salud Urbano Miguel Alemán
Centro Urológico de Xalapa
Clínica Cima
Clínica de Odontología y Medicina
Clínica de Rehabilitación San José
Clínica Médica "San Juditas"
Club Maternidad Integral
DIF
Laboratorio Alfa
Laboratorio de Referencia Aplicada
Laboratorios
Laboratorios
Laboratorios Chopo
Laboratorios del Pedregal
Laboratorios Guerrero
Laboratorios Guerrero
Laboratorios Guerrero
Laboratorios Rivas
Médica San Ángel
Multiservicios Médicos de Xalapa
Radiodent
Salud Digna
Unidad de Inteligencia Epidemiológica en Salud

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 Acatlán

What is the population of Acatlán?

Acatlán has a population of 2,929 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 74.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acatlán?

Acatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

How is the job market in Acatlán?

Acatlán has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

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