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Aljojuca, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Aljojuca is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 3,821. Elevation: 8,153 ft (2,485 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

3,821 Population 38/sq mi density
8,153 ft Elevation 2,485 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Aljojuca

Aljojuca

Aljojuca is a municipality located in central eastern Puebla, Mexico.

People

Population3,821
Density38/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation8,153 ft (2,485 m)
Population3,821
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation8,153 ft (2,485 m)
Coordinates19.0993°, -97.5297°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aljojuca

Aljojuca is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 3,821. The city sits at an elevation of 8,153 feet (2,485 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 122 business establishments.

Income: Aljojuca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Aljojuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,153 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,153 ft (2,485 m)
Area100.4 sq mi (260.1 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates19.0993°N, 97.5297°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 19, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 118 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 80 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 122 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 147 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 99 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 101 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 66 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 134 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 130 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 147 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 150 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 142 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 111 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 107 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 112 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 112 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 291 km
2021 Grace Category 3 157 km
2017 Katia Category 2 173 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 140 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 292 km
2010 Karl Category 3 80 km
2007 Dean Category 2 158 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 162 km
2005 Stan Category 1 282 km
2000 Keith Category 1 277 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 275 km
1993 Gert Category 2 234 km
1990 Diana Category 2 201 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 290 km
1988 Debby Category 1 180 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 20 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 28 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 28 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 39 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 59 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 65 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 104 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 115 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 117 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 125 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Aljojuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Aljojuca

3 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
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3

Museums in Aljojuca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento
Convento

Farmers Markets in Aljojuca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Mercado Municipal El Seco
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Tianguis La Asuncion

Gas Stations in Aljojuca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

gasolineria

Stadiums & Teams in Aljojuca

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Airports Near Aljojuca

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aljojuca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de San Jerónimo

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 Aljojuca

What is the population of Aljojuca?

Aljojuca has a population of 3,821 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 100.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aljojuca?

Aljojuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in Aljojuca?

The job market in Aljojuca is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 122 business establishments in the area.

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