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Atenango del Río, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Atenango del Río is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 2,842. Elevation: 2,083 ft (635 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,842 Population 8/sq mi density
2,083 ft Elevation 635 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
36.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Atenango del Río

Atenango del Río is a city in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero. It serves as the seat of the surrounding municipality of Atenango del Río.

People

Population2,842
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Population2,842
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Coordinates18.1053°, -99.1078°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation36.9 inches (936 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atenango del Río

Atenango del Río is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 2,842. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet (635 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: Atenango del Río vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Atenango del Río has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,083 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,083 ft (635 m)
Area340.6 sq mi (882.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates18.1053°N, 99.1078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

593 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 82 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 143 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 137 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 146 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 40 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 12 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 116 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 69 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 63 km
Jan 13, 1990 5 km N of El Cortés, Mexico M5.3 149 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 119 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 121 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 124 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 94 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 78 km
Mar 6, 2001 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.1 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 114 km
2024 John Category 3 116 km
2023 Otis Category 5 134 km
2017 Max Category 1 158 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 254 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 220 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 276 km
2010 Karl Category 2 259 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 138 km
1997 Rick Category 2 284 km
1996 Boris Category 1 239 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 135 km
1984 Odile Category 2 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 113 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 146 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 113 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 143 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 109 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 108 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 114 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 129 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 131 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 141 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 7.6 in
September 78°F (25°C) 7.3 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
December 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in

Atenango del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Atenango del Río

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Siervo Nación
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Libraries in Atenango del Río

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública de Huitzuco0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Quetzalapa0.0

Gas Stations in Atenango del Río

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #7016957670

Airports Near Atenango del Río

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Atenango del Río

What is the population of Atenango del Río?

Atenango del Río has a population of 2,842 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 340.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atenango del Río?

Atenango del Río has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches.

How is the job market in Atenango del Río?

The job market in Atenango del Río is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

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