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Atecax, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Atecax is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,433. Elevation: 9,101 ft (2,774 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,433 Population 15/sq mi density
9,101 ft Elevation 2,774 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,433
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation9,101 ft (2,774 m)
Population1,433
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation9,101 ft (2,774 m)
Coordinates19.6987°, -97.3670°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atecax

Atecax is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,433. The city sits at an elevation of 9,101 feet (2,774 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Atecax vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Atecax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,101 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,101 ft (2,774 m)
Area97.4 sq mi (252.1 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates19.6987°N, 97.3670°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 15, 2017.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 146 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 5 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 136 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 88 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 76 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 102 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 90 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 56 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 148 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 85 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 131 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Apr 21, 2007 1 km SSW of Ajalpan, Mexico M3.9 148 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 96 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 87 km
2010 Karl Category 3 107 km
2007 Dean Category 2 89 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 93 km
2005 Stan Category 1 287 km
2000 Keith Category 1 213 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 206 km
1993 Gert Category 2 168 km
1990 Diana Category 2 134 km
1988 Debby Category 1 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 9 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 32 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 43 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 49 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 62 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 65 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 75 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 146 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 146 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 152 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
September 56°F (14°C) 6.8 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Atecax has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 50°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Atecax

12 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
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
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
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Atecax

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario
Museo Xolapancalli

Farmers Markets in Atecax

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado de Ocopila
Mercado Filomeno Mata
Mercado Juárez
Mercado Luis Donaldo Colosio
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal "Guadalupe de los Pinos"
Mercado Municipal Hidalgo
Mercado Victoria

Breweries in Atecax

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Centro Botanero La Cabañita
Proveedora de cerveza teziuteca

Stadiums & Teams in Atecax

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Airports Near Atecax

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos 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

Volcanoes Near Atecax

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m 4470 BC

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 Atecax

What is the population of Atecax?

Atecax has a population of 1,433 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 97.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atecax?

Atecax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches.

How is the job market in Atecax?

The job market in Atecax is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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