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Acopinalco del Peñón, Mexico

Tlaxcala · Mexico

Acopinalco del Peñón is a small town in Tlaxcala, Mexico with a population of 2,382. Elevation: 8,694 ft (2,650 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,382 Population 451/sq mi density
8,694 ft Elevation 2,650 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
19.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,382
Density451/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation8,694 ft (2,650 m)
Population2,382
Population Density451 / sq mi
Elevation8,694 ft (2,650 m)
Coordinates19.6593°, -98.1630°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTlaxcala
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation19.0 inches (482 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Acopinalco del Peñón

Acopinalco del Peñón is a small town in Mexico (Tlaxcala) with a population of 2,382. The city sits at an elevation of 8,694 feet (2,650 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: Acopinalco del Peñón vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Acopinalco del Peñón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,694 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,694 ft (2,650 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density451/sq mi
Coordinates19.6593°N, 98.1630°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 128 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 78 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 82 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 125 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 86 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 112 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 73 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 50 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 47 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 78 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 105 km
2017 Katia Category 2 153 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 168 km
2010 Karl Category 3 166 km
2007 Dean Category 2 130 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 145 km
2000 Keith Category 1 262 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 221 km
1993 Gert Category 2 161 km
1990 Diana Category 2 159 km
1988 Debby Category 1 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 69 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 73 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 75 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 85 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 86 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 103 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 108 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 109 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 117 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 120 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 148 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 5.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Acopinalco del Peñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Acopinalco del Peñón

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO ALTIPLANO 96.5 (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Stere Max 98.1FM AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Altiplano (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL 96.5, 96.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calpulalpan (Calpulalpan) - 94.3 FM - XHCAL-FM - CORACYT - Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala 94.3, 94.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 1430 am, am MP3 128 kbps
FM Centro (Apizaco) - 100.3 FM - XHXZ-FM - Apizaco, Tlaxcala 100.3 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL 1430, 1430 am MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala) - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 1430 am, am MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Acopinalco del Peñón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Piedra

Libraries in Acopinalco del Peñón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública "Zimantepec"0.0
José Vasconcelos0.0
Vidal Cortés Pérez0.0

Farmers Markets in Acopinalco del Peñón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado 12 de Mayo
Mercado Chignahupan
Mercado Guadalupe

Hotels in Acopinalco del Peñón

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rancho Escondido Casa Goyri

Restaurants in Acopinalco del Peñón

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda Xochuca

Stadiums & Teams in Acopinalco del Peñón

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Airports Near Acopinalco del Peñón

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall 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 Acopinalco del Peñón

What is the population of Acopinalco del Peñón?

Acopinalco del Peñón has a population of 2,382 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 451 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acopinalco del Peñón?

Acopinalco del Peñón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.

How is the job market in Acopinalco del Peñón?

The job market in Acopinalco del Peñón is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 76 business establishments in the area.

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