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Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente), Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente) is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 505. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

505 Population 3/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
41.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population505
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population505
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates18.6236°, -95.3964°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation41.4 inches (1,051 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)

Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente) is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 505. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 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: Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente) 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

Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area178.5 sq mi (462.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.6236°N, 95.3964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.63"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

337 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 108 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 96 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 72 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 35 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 47 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 97 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 98 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 126 km
Jan 25, 2017 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M5.0 131 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 85 km
Dec 20, 1991 11 km E of Suchilapan del Río, Mexico M4.9 150 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 136 km
Aug 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico M4.9 130 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 52 km
Jun 3, 1996 28 km ESE of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Mar 30, 2012 7 km E of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Apr 14, 2019 4 km SSE of Constitución Mexicana, Mexico M4.8 147 km
May 20, 2014 5 km ENE of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M4.8 144 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 232 km
2017 Katia Category 2 277 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 185 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 284 km
2010 Karl Category 3 107 km
2007 Dean Category 2 200 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 218 km
2005 Stan Category 1 52 km
2000 Keith Category 1 296 km
1993 Gert Category 2 279 km
1990 Diana Category 2 231 km
1988 Debby Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 22 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente) has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and March the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Telebachillerato Brazo de la Palma
Esc. Prim. Rural Ocho de Mayo
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Radio Stations near Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 103.9 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 103.9 FM - XHDQ-FM - Quatro Media - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 103.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
MEZKLA FM 104.7 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 104.7 FM - XHPTLA-FM - Grupo Mezkla - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 104.7 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura "Fernando Bustamante"
Museo Regional
Museo Regional Tuxtleco
Museo Tres Zapotes

Libraries in Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Juárez

Airports Near Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Cristiana Interdenominacional
Templo Pentecostés

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 Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)

What is the population of Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)?

Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente) has a population of 505 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 178.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)?

Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.

How is the job market in Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente)?

The job market in Brazo de la Palma (El Rincón Caliente) 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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