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Balsas de Agua, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Balsas de Agua is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 507. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

507 Population 2/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population507
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population507
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates20.2290°, -97.1230°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,122 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balsas de Agua

Balsas de Agua is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 507. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Balsas de Agua vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Balsas de Agua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area222.9 sq mi (577.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.2290°N, 97.1230°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 15, 2017.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 68 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 42 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 107 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 72 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 144 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 125 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 104 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 147 km
Jul 9, 2001 2 km SW of San Julián, Mexico M3.7 141 km
Aug 16, 2003 3 km SSE of Santa Cecilia Tepetitlán, Mexico M3.6 123 km
Aug 16, 2003 0 km W of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M3.5 124 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 144 km
Apr 30, 1993 18 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M3.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 41 km
2017 Katia Category 2 41 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 60 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 280 km
2010 Karl Category 3 137 km
2007 Dean Category 2 33 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 30 km
2005 Stan Category 1 295 km
2000 Keith Category 1 151 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 143 km
1993 Gert Category 2 115 km
1990 Diana Category 2 76 km
1988 Debby Category 1 56 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 70 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 73 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 82 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 101 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 113 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 121 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 134 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 194 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in

Balsas de Agua has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in February to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (2.7").

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Radio Stations near Balsas de Agua

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIDA ROMÁNTICA 100.9 (Poza Rica) - 100.9 FM - XHEJD-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 100.9 fm, américa MP3
ARROBA FM 89.3 (Poza Rica) - 89.3 FM - XHRRR-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 89.3 fm, @fm MP3
Globo 102.7 (Poza Rica) - 102.7 FM - XHPR-FM - MVS Poza Rica (Estudio 101.9) - Poza Rica, Veracruz 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (Poza Rica) - 105.9 FM - XHCOV-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
LA MEGA 106.1 (Agua Dulce) - 106.1 FM - XHSCID-FM - Comunicación Hidromila - Agua Dulce, Veracruz 106.1 fm, agua dulce MP3
EXA FM 101.9 (Poza Rica) - 101.9 FM - XHRIC-FM - MVS Poza Rica (Estudio 101.9) - Poza Rica, Veracruz 101.9 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Balsas de Agua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Marino Tecolutla
Teodoro Cano

Farmers Markets in Balsas de Agua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juárez
Mercado de Guadalupe Victoria
Mercado Manuel Ávila Camacho
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal "Miguel Hidalgo"

Airports Near Balsas de Agua

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
El Cristo AirportSmall Airport
Fausto Vega Santander AirportSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica 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

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 Balsas de Agua

What is the population of Balsas de Agua?

Balsas de Agua has a population of 507 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 222.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balsas de Agua?

Balsas de Agua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.

How is the job market in Balsas de Agua?

The job market in Balsas de Agua is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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