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Alaquines, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Alaquines is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 1,149. Elevation: 4,213 ft (1,284 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

1,149 Population 5/sq mi density
4,213 ft Elevation 1,284 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Alaquines

Alaquines is a municipality and town in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. It is 19 km away from Cárdenas.

People

Population1,149
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation4,213 ft (1,284 m)
Population1,149
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,213 ft (1,284 m)
Coordinates22.1297°, -99.6009°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (553 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alaquines

Alaquines is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 1,149. The city sits at an elevation of 4,213 feet (1,284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: Alaquines vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alaquines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,213 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,213 ft (1,284 m)
Area216.7 sq mi (561.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates22.1297°N, 99.6009°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 120 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 114 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 39 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 88 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 120 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 63 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 61 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 78 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 38 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 93 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 78 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 40 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 123 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 78 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 122 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 126 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 268 km
2010 Alex Category 2 199 km
2007 Dean Category 2 299 km
2000 Keith Category 1 183 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 205 km
1993 Gert Category 2 177 km
1990 Diana Category 2 266 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 287 km
1988 Debby Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in

Alaquines has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Alaquines

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sec. Antonio Castro Leal
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Radio Stations near Alaquines

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radiomaya дисскусии, знакомства MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Alaquines

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Alaquines

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campo Ríoverde National AirportSmall Airport
Chantol AirstripSmall Airport
Ciudad Mante Los Huastecas National AirportMMCSmall Airport
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
El Palmar Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
El Siete AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Don Ricardo AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Sigma 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 Alaquines

What is the population of Alaquines?

Alaquines has a population of 1,149 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 216.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alaquines?

Alaquines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches.

How is the job market in Alaquines?

Alaquines has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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