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Alfajayucan, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Alfajayucan is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 1,507. Elevation: 6,168 ft (1,880 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

1,507 Population 7/sq mi density
6,168 ft Elevation 1,880 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Alfajayucan

Alfajayucan

Alfajayucan is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The town serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality, which covers an area of 467.7 km2 (180.6 sq mi).

People

Population1,507
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation6,168 ft (1,880 m)
Population1,507
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation6,168 ft (1,880 m)
Coordinates20.4081°, -99.3490°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alfajayucan

Alfajayucan is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 1,507. The city sits at an elevation of 6,168 feet (1,880 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Alfajayucan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alfajayucan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,168 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,168 ft (1,880 m)
Area217.6 sq mi (563.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates20.4081°N, 99.3490°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 133 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 82 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 38 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 93 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 120 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 17 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 93 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 33 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 93 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 47 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 149 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 172 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 290 km
2017 Katia Category 1 235 km
2007 Dean Category 2 214 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 235 km
2000 Keith Category 1 284 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 217 km
1993 Gert Category 2 134 km
1990 Diana Category 2 210 km
1988 Debby Category 1 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 140 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 146 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 149 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 151 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 155 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Alfajayucan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in December to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Alfajayucan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secundaria Técnica 8
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Radio Stations near Alfajayucan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Alfajayucan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Cultura Hñahñu

Libraries in Alfajayucan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Escolar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O.0.0
José María Morelos0.0
Justo Sierra0.0

Farmers Markets in Alfajayucan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal Mixquiahuala

Hotels in Alfajayucan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posada Hacienda

Veterinaries in Alfajayucan

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #683576410

Bus Stations in Alfajayucan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Alfajayucan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alfajayucan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ex Convento de San Martín de Porres

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 Alfajayucan

What is the population of Alfajayucan?

Alfajayucan has a population of 1,507 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 217.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alfajayucan?

Alfajayucan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Alfajayucan?

The job market in Alfajayucan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

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