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Atencingo, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Atencingo is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 10,879. Elevation: 3,596 ft (1,096 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

10,879 Population 85/sq mi density
3,596 ft Elevation 1,096 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population10,879
Density85/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation3,596 ft (1,096 m)
Population10,879
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation3,596 ft (1,096 m)
Coordinates18.5135°, -98.6054°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atencingo

Atencingo is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 10,879. The city sits at an elevation of 3,596 feet (1,096 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 348 business establishments.

Income: Atencingo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)348

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Atencingo

Atencingo has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (26.3°C), the coldest is Dec (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 786 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.2°C / 68°F 9.1° / 32.2° 4.2
Feb 21.6°C / 71°F 9.7° / 34.2° 4.1
Mar 24°C / 75°F 11.6° / 36.1° 6.3
Apr 25.8°C / 78°F 14.6° / 37.3° 18.2
May 26.3°C / 79°F 16.4° / 37.2° 49.1
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 16.2° / 36.1° 123.1
Jul 22.9°C / 73°F 14.9° / 32.6° 143.5
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 14.7° / 31.6° 169.3
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 14.2° / 29.8° 178.4
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 11.7° / 30.4° 72.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 10.5° / 31.4° 14.7
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 9.5° / 30.9° 2.4
Atencingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,596 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,596 ft (1,096 m)
Area127.3 sq mi (329.7 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates18.5135°N, 98.6054°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 13 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 124 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 35 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 75 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 47 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 54 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 66 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 58 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 114 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 84 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 75 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 46 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 91 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 109 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 65 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 47 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 99 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 174 km
2024 John Category 3 185 km
2023 Otis Category 5 201 km
2021 Grace Category 3 240 km
2017 Katia Category 2 281 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 268 km
2017 Max Category 1 204 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 236 km
2010 Karl Category 3 195 km
2007 Dean Category 2 260 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 272 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 204 km
1993 Gert Category 2 289 km
1990 Diana Category 2 294 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 184 km
1988 Debby Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 57 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 74 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 84 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 89 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 138 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 146 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 152 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 157 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 169 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 178 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 188 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
August 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Atencingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Atencingo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria Felipe Franco Pacheco
Primaria Miguel Hidalgo
Kinder
CONALEP
Escuela Primaria Emiliano Zapata
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Radio Stations near Atencingo

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
+Radio en Redes (Atlixco) - Online - www.radioenredes.com - Atlixco, Puebla américa, atlixco AAC+
LA MAGNÍFICA 99.9 (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla 99.9 fm, atlixco AAC
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
LA COMADRE 101.7 (Cuautla) - 101.7 FM - XHCUT-FM - Grupo Diario de Morelos - Cuautla, Morelos 101.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
+Oxygn Radio (Atlixco) - Online - www.oxygenradio.com - Atlixco, Puebla américa, atlixco MP3 320 kbps
SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla 101.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Atencingo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman

Libraries in Atencingo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Atencingo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Amayucaa
Mercado de Atencingo
mercado municipal.

Stadiums & Teams in Atencingo

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Airports Near Atencingo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall 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 Atencingo

What is the population of Atencingo?

Atencingo has a population of 10,879 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 127.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atencingo?

Atencingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in Atencingo?

The job market in Atencingo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 348 business establishments in the area.

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