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Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Axtla de Terrazas is a small city in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 7,714. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

7,714 Population 86/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Axtla de Terrazas

Axtla de Terrazas

Axtla de Terrazas is one of the 58 municipalities in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. The municipality was founded 1826, its name comes from Nahuatl (astlan) and is interpreted as: "Place of white herons", it was added de Terrazas in honor of the revolutionary Alfredo M. Terrazas.

People

Population7,714
Density86/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population7,714
Population Density86 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates21.4392°, -98.8751°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Axtla de Terrazas

Axtla de Terrazas is a small city in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 7,714. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 247 business establishments.

Income: Axtla de Terrazas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)247

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Axtla de Terrazas

Axtla de Terrazas has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Jan (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.5° 53.9
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.5° 53.7
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.4° 43.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 19.9° / 33.9° 89.5
May 28.8°C / 84°F 22.2° / 35.5° 123.6
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.3° 204.0
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 22.4° / 34° 283.9
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 22.2° / 34.7° 255.4
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 422.1
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.3° 273.1
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.7° 75.8
Dec 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.5° 39.4
Axtla de Terrazas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area89.6 sq mi (232.0 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates21.4392°N, 98.8751°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 75 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 62 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 36 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 50 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 46 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 56 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 74 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 112 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 21 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 79 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 36 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 89 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 37 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 121 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 32 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 128 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 66 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 161 km
2017 Katia Category 2 207 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 286 km
2010 Alex Category 1 263 km
2007 Dean Category 2 194 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 212 km
2000 Keith Category 1 164 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 123 km
1993 Gert Category 2 71 km
1990 Diana Category 2 164 km
1988 Debby Category 1 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 14.2 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
November 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Axtla de Terrazas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 66°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Axtla de Terrazas

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Alfredo M, Terrazas
Centro de Bachillerato comunitario Octaviano Meléndrez Villaverde
Colegio Calpulli
Escuela de ingles Sin Nombre
Estancia Infantil Ixchel
Escuela Secundaria General Doctor José María Luis Mora
Jardin de niños Juan Escutia
Escuela Primaria Federal Margarita Maza de Juarez
Profesor Jacinto Maldonado Villaverde
Centro de atención multiple Agustin Yañez
Escuela Primaria Benito Juárez
Secundaria Moises Sáenz
Escuela primaria 18 de Marzo
Colegio Alfredo M. Terrazas
Jardin de niños Manuel Jose othon
Jardin de niños Justo Sierra
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Radio Stations near Axtla de Terrazas

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Axtla de Terrazas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Leonora Carrington
Museo del Agua

Libraries in Axtla de Terrazas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ejidal Lic. Benito Juárez García0.0

Farmers Markets in Axtla de Terrazas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San Carlos

Hotels in Axtla de Terrazas

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Axtla
Hotel Boutique La Casona
Hotel Casa Amarilla
Hotel Las Brisas
Hotel Magic Collins
Hotel Plaza Bonita

Restaurants in Axtla de Terrazas

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barbacoa de Borrego loma Linda
Doña Nely
El dulce sabor de Mary
El Tunel
Enchiladas "Doña Chuy"
Enchiladas Dola Nica
La Cueva de Santa Rita
La Huastequita
La Huastequita de Axtla
La potosina
La Villa
Marvit
Pizzas Januzzi
Restaurant Bar El Axtlense
Restaurante El Oasis
Tacos Pedrito
Taquería Tacorriendo
Taz Pizza

Cafes in Axtla de Terrazas

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeto

Monuments in Axtla de Terrazas

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arbol de la vida
Estructura (Pastel)
Letras AXTLA

Clinics in Axtla de Terrazas

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica, farmacia y consultorios de medicina familiar
Hospital Santa Catarina IMSS

Dentists in Axtla de Terrazas

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentista UASLP
MX #10899893973

Gas Stations in Axtla de Terrazas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Banks in Axtla de Terrazas

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Azteca
Banorte

Shopping Malls in Axtla de Terrazas

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza San Jóse

Breweries in Axtla de Terrazas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in Axtla de Terrazas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Axtla de Terrazas

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chantol AirstripSmall Airport
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
Ju-Bar AirportSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
La Poza AirportSmall Airport
La Simiente AirstripSmall Airport
Los Cerones AirportSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Plan de Iguala AirportSmall Airport
Tamuín National AirportTSLSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Axtla de Terrazas

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de México

Treatment Centers in Axtla de Terrazas

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Terafiss centro de Rehabilitación Fisica

Churches & Religious Organizations in Axtla de Terrazas

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asamblea del Evangelio
Eben-ezer
Parroquia Santa Catarina de Alejandría

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 Axtla de Terrazas

What is the population of Axtla de Terrazas?

Axtla de Terrazas has a population of 7,714 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 86 people per square mile, spread across 89.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Axtla de Terrazas?

Axtla de Terrazas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches.

How is the job market in Axtla de Terrazas?

The job market in Axtla de Terrazas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 247 business establishments in the area.

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