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Amealco de Bonfil, Mexico

Querétaro · Mexico

Amealco de Bonfil is a small city in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 7,698. Elevation: 8,638 ft (2,633 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,698 Population 5,132/sq mi density
8,638 ft Elevation 2,633 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Amealco de Bonfil

Amealco de Bonfil

Amealco is a town in the Mexican state of Querétaro. Its name is thought to mean place of springs in Nahuatl. It is the seat of Amealco de Bonfil Municipality, and is located 63 kilometres (39 mi) southeast of Santiago de Querétaro. Its elevation is 2,605 metres (8,547 ft) above sea level, and the annual temperature ranges from 15 to 20 °C. It is one of the oldest settlements of Querétaro, having been founded in 1538 by Fernando de Tapia and Nicolás de San Luis Montañez, who would also found the Querétaro state capital.

People

Population7,698
Density5,132/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation8,638 ft (2,633 m)
Population7,698
Population Density5,132 / sq mi
Elevation8,638 ft (2,633 m)
Coordinates20.1866°, -100.1444°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuerétaro
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Amealco de Bonfil

Amealco de Bonfil is a small city in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 7,698. The city sits at an elevation of 8,638 feet (2,633 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 246 business establishments.

Income: Amealco de Bonfil vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)246

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Amealco de Bonfil experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,638 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Mexico avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,638 ft (2,633 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density5,132/sq mi
Coordinates20.1866°N, 100.1444°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.01"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 109 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 76 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 77 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 119 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 99 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 83 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 131 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 87 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 122 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 149 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 89 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 31 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 21 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 277 km
2021 Rick Category 2 287 km
2021 Grace Category 1 257 km
2007 Dean Category 1 299 km
1996 Boris Category 1 272 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 299 km
1993 Gert Category 2 217 km
1990 Diana Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 88 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 127 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 163 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 172 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 180 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 7.0 in Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 6.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in

Amealco de Bonfil has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 47°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Amealco de Bonfil

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CONALEP Amealco
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Radio Stations near Amealco de Bonfil

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM MP3 128 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Amealco de Bonfil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Muerte
Museo de la Muñeca Artesanal
Panteón/Museo de la Santa Veracruz

Libraries in Amealco de Bonfil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Luz Ángeles Nájera0.0

Farmers Markets in Amealco de Bonfil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 8 de Diciembre
Mercado de animales Solis
Mercado Municipal
Reforma

Hotels in Amealco de Bonfil

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Mähui

Restaurants in Amealco de Bonfil

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Granero
El Kiosko Café Restaurante
La Sinaloa

Cafes in Amealco de Bonfil

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Errante
Las Duyas
Rustico Café y Pan

Theme Parks in Amealco de Bonfil

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque Recreativo Cerro de los Gallos

Bus Stations in Amealco de Bonfil

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Autobuses de Amealco
Parada de Combis y Micros

Gas Stations in Amealco de Bonfil

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #12843138901

Banks in Amealco de Bonfil

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Azteca
Banco del Bienestar
BBVA
HSBC

Airports Near Amealco de Bonfil

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos 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 Amealco de Bonfil

What is the population of Amealco de Bonfil?

Amealco de Bonfil has a population of 7,698 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5,132 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Amealco de Bonfil?

Amealco de Bonfil has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Amealco de Bonfil?

The job market in Amealco de Bonfil is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 246 business establishments in the area.

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