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Cañada, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Cañada is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 1,183. Elevation: 6,647 ft (2,026 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,183 Population 12/sq mi density
6,647 ft Elevation 2,026 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cañada

Cañada

Cañada de la Virgen is an Otomi archaeological site in Mexico. Located in the state of Guanajuato, the site was first excavated in 1995, while the official excavation began in 2002. Public access was first allowed in 2011. However, unlike its famous counterparts such as Chichen Itza, access is strictly controlled due to it sitting on private property, one of the largest ex-haciendas in Guanajuato.

People

Population1,183
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain24.8 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,647 ft (2,026 m)
Population1,183
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation6,647 ft (2,026 m)
Coordinates20.1751°, -99.1897°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.8 inches (629 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cañada

Cañada is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 1,183. The city sits at an elevation of 6,647 feet (2,026 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Cañada vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cañada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,647 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,647 ft (2,026 m)
Area95.1 sq mi (246.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates20.1751°N, 99.1897°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 14 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 120 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 140 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 74 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 34 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 18 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 147 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 299 km
2021 Grace Category 3 160 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 271 km
2017 Katia Category 1 223 km
2010 Karl Category 2 288 km
2007 Dean Category 2 200 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 221 km
2000 Keith Category 1 290 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 222 km
1993 Gert Category 2 138 km
1990 Diana Category 2 203 km
1988 Debby Category 1 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 109 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 122 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 125 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 133 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 141 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 141 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest

Cañada has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Cañada

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 104.5 (Pachuca) - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 104.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM 88.5, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM 88.5, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalg o 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 106.1 (Pachuca) - 106.1 FM - XHPCA-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 95.7 (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX 92.5 (Pachuca) - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cañada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Site of Tula
Casa de la Cultura
Centro Cultural Bicentenario
Espacio Cultural Comunitario
Museo Arqueológico de Tula “Jorge R. Acosta”
Museo Arqueológico y Sala de Fotografía
Museo de Arte Virreinal
Museo de la Labranza
Museo Municipal Santiago de Anaya
Sala de Orientación y Servicios Guadalupe Mastache
Sala Histórica Quetzalcoatl

Libraries in Cañada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Escolar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O.0.0
Biblioteca Pública Alfonso Cravioto0.0
José María Morelos0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Lic. Benito Juárez García0.0
Octavio Díaz0.0
Prof. Isauro Rodríguez Estrada0.0
Profra. María Pineiro Ruíz0.0
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz0.0

Farmers Markets in Cañada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado 8 De Julio
Mercado Cruz Azul
Mercado de Municipal
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal Mixquiahuala
Plaza Tlaxcoapan

Stadiums & Teams in Cañada

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cañada

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)-Medium Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios Ortiz-Small Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho Lanzarote-Small Airport
Cadereyta Airport-Small Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport-Small Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Mexico City Air Base-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Cañada

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

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 Cañada

What is the population of Cañada?

Cañada has a population of 1,183 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 95.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cañada?

Cañada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches.

How is the job market in Cañada?

The job market in Cañada is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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