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Alhuaca, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Alhuaca is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,704. Elevation: 8,802 ft (2,683 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

1,704 Population 13/sq mi density
8,802 ft Elevation 2,683 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,704
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation8,802 ft (2,683 m)
Population1,704
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation8,802 ft (2,683 m)
Coordinates18.5680°, -97.1659°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alhuaca

Alhuaca is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,704. The city sits at an elevation of 8,802 feet (2,683 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Alhuaca vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Alhuaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,802 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Mexico avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,802 ft (2,683 m)
Area134.1 sq mi (347.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.5680°N, 97.1659°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 139 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 35 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 58 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 140 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 145 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 93 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 121 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 88 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 117 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 75 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 85 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 83 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 76 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 269 km
2024 John Category 3 286 km
2021 Grace Category 3 222 km
2017 Katia Category 2 226 km
2017 Max Category 1 277 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 170 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 243 km
2010 Karl Category 3 53 km
2007 Dean Category 2 215 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 215 km
2005 Stan Category 1 239 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 269 km
1997 Rick Category 1 297 km
1993 Gert Category 2 295 km
1990 Diana Category 2 260 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 269 km
1988 Debby Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 53 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 66 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 84 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 85 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 103 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 127 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 130 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 161 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 170 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 8.9 in
July 57°F (14°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 9.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 9.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in

Alhuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 50°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Alhuaca

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Alhuaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Casa de Adobe
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán

Libraries in Alhuaca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Biblioteca histórica y museo de Ajalpan, José Gomez Manrique0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Ajalpan0.0

Farmers Markets in Alhuaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ajalpan
La Purisima
Lic. Benito Juarez
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado 16 de Marzo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado Naranjal
Mercado San Sebastian
Mercado Zongolica

Stadiums & Teams in Alhuaca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alhuaca

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Alhuaca

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Independencia
CLINICA OFTALMOLOGICA LA LUZ TEHUACAN
CLINICA OFTALMOLOGICA LA LUZ TEHUACAN
MEDICAL CENTER

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 Alhuaca

What is the population of Alhuaca?

Alhuaca has a population of 1,704 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 134.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alhuaca?

Alhuaca has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Alhuaca?

Alhuaca has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

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