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Boca Nopal, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Boca Nopal is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 737. Elevation: 8,619 ft (2,627 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

737 Population 10/sq mi density
8,619 ft Elevation 2,627 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population737
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation8,619 ft (2,627 m)
Population737
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation8,619 ft (2,627 m)
Coordinates18.7564°, -97.3519°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boca Nopal

Boca Nopal is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 737. The city sits at an elevation of 8,619 feet (2,627 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Boca Nopal vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Boca Nopal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,619 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,619 ft (2,627 m)
Area71.2 sq mi (184.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates18.7564°N, 97.3519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 122 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 42 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 81 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 147 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 84 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 114 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 82 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 146 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 147 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 94 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 103 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 105 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 100 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 92 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 272 km
2024 John Category 3 291 km
2021 Grace Category 3 197 km
2017 Katia Category 2 207 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 159 km
2017 Max Category 1 281 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 258 km
2010 Karl Category 3 60 km
2007 Dean Category 2 194 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 196 km
2005 Stan Category 1 259 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 281 km
1993 Gert Category 2 272 km
1990 Diana Category 2 238 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 270 km
1988 Debby Category 1 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 32 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 45 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 58 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 65 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 85 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 103 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 120 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 137 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 144 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 154 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 53°F (11°C) 0.5 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Boca Nopal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Boca Nopal

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Boca Nopal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Consistorial
Casa de Leyendas
MURO Museo Raices Orizaba
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Comunitario Tlamayocan
Museo de Arte Popular de Veracruz
Museo de Historia del Futbol
Museo de la Cerveza
Museo Neri Vela
Salón de la Fama

Libraries in Boca Nopal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gral. Mariano Escobedo0.0

Farmers Markets in Boca Nopal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Cerritos
Mercado de Artesanias de las Altas Montañas
Mercado de Flores Venustiano Carranza
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Melchor Ocampo
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Modesto Escalona
Tianguis La 9

Stadiums & Teams in Boca Nopal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Boca Nopal

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Boca Nopal

What is the population of Boca Nopal?

Boca Nopal has a population of 737 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 71.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boca Nopal?

Boca Nopal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in Boca Nopal?

The job market in Boca Nopal is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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