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Altamirada, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Altamirada is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 789. Elevation: 8,642 ft (2,634 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

789 Population 12/sq mi density
8,642 ft Elevation 2,634 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population789
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation8,642 ft (2,634 m)
Population789
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation8,642 ft (2,634 m)
Coordinates19.3692°, -97.2145°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Altamirada

Altamirada is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 789. The city sits at an elevation of 8,642 feet (2,634 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Altamirada vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Altamirada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,642 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,642 ft (2,634 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates19.3692°N, 97.2145°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 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 M7.0 112 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 147 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 41 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 113 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 118 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 107 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 71 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 74 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 87 km
Apr 7, 2010 9 km SSW of Axuxco, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 145 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 3 136 km
2017 Katia Category 2 137 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 95 km
2010 Karl Category 3 68 km
2007 Dean Category 2 126 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 126 km
2005 Stan Category 1 258 km
2000 Keith Category 1 234 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 239 km
1993 Gert Category 2 206 km
1990 Diana Category 2 171 km
1988 Debby Category 1 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gloria, La (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 6 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 15 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 25 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 29 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 38 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 43 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 59 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 151 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 153 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
February 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest

Altamirada has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Altamirada

16 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
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
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
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
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
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Altamirada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa De La Cultura Xicochimalco

Farmers Markets in Altamirada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Independencia
Mercado de Ocopila
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal 20 de Noviembre
Mercado Municipal Bicentenario
Mercado Municipal Enrique L. Soto
Mercado Municipal Hidalgo
Plaza Municipal Chilchotla Puebla

Airports Near Altamirada

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz 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 Altamirada

What is the population of Altamirada?

Altamirada has a population of 789 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 65.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Altamirada?

Altamirada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

How is the job market in Altamirada?

The job market in Altamirada is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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