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Alchichica, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Alchichica is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 2,527. Elevation: 7,661 ft (2,335 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

2,527 Population 25/sq mi density
7,661 ft Elevation 2,335 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Alchichica

The Alchichica silverside is a species of neotropical silverside endemic to Lake Alchichica in Mexico.

People

Population2,527
Density25/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation7,661 ft (2,335 m)
Population2,527
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation7,661 ft (2,335 m)
Coordinates19.4343°, -97.3899°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alchichica

Alchichica is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 2,527. The city sits at an elevation of 7,661 feet (2,335 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 81 business establishments.

Income: Alchichica vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)81

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alchichica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,661 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,661 ft (2,335 m)
Area100.8 sq mi (261.2 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates19.4343°N, 97.3899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 117 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 141 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 28 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 132 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 137 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 111 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 86 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Apr 7, 2010 9 km SSW of Axuxco, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 134 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 88 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 123 km
2017 Katia Category 2 133 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 104 km
2010 Karl Category 3 86 km
2007 Dean Category 2 119 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 122 km
2005 Stan Category 1 278 km
2000 Keith Category 1 238 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 235 km
1993 Gert Category 2 197 km
1990 Diana Category 2 163 km
1988 Debby Category 1 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gloria, La (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 19 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 20 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 26 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 28 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 34 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 47 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 72 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 134 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 137 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 138 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Alchichica has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 53°F in December to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Alchichica

12 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
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
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Alchichica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de Ocopila
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Hidalgo
Plaza Municipal Chilchotla Puebla

Airports Near Alchichica

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall 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 Alchichica

What is the population of Alchichica?

Alchichica has a population of 2,527 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 100.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alchichica?

Alchichica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches.

How is the job market in Alchichica?

Alchichica has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 81 business establishments in the area.

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