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Canalejas, Mexico

México · Mexico

Canalejas is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 3,417. Elevation: 8,950 ft (2,728 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

3,417 Population 12/sq mi density
8,950 ft Elevation 2,728 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,417
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Population3,417
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Coordinates19.9787°, -99.6055°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Canalejas

Canalejas is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 3,417. The city sits at an elevation of 8,950 feet (2,728 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 109 business establishments.

Income: Canalejas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)109

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Canalejas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,950 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,950 ft (2,728 m)
Area291.1 sq mi (754.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates19.9787°N, 99.6055°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 93 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 37 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 148 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 58 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 79 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 94 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 84 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 98 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 103 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 299 km
2023 Otis Category 2 264 km
2021 Grace Category 3 207 km
2017 Katia Category 1 270 km
2007 Dean Category 2 247 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 268 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 268 km
1993 Gert Category 2 185 km
1990 Diana Category 2 252 km
1988 Debby Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 93 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 98 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 112 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 121 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 135 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 5.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 7.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 6.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Canalejas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 51°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Canalejas

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Preescolar Rafael Sancio
CECyTEM Plantel Jilotepec
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Radio Stations near Canalejas

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
GameupRadio alternative, rock MP3 32 kbps
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Canalejas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Jilotepec
Museo Subterránium
Subterraneo

Libraries in Canalejas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Digital Soyaniquilpan0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Santiago Velasco Riuz0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Tecoac0.0
JUANA DE ASBAJE0.0

Farmers Markets in Canalejas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal de Aculco

Hotels in Canalejas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Bosque

Restaurants in Canalejas

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barbacoa de Don Modesto
Barbacoa Los Cachimbos
Big Burrito
Cariño Mío
Rosticería y Pollería Adelita
Todo al Carbon

Gas Stations in Canalejas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #297685374

Stadiums & Teams in Canalejas

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Airports Near Canalejas

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Canalejas

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Juditas Tadeo
Virgen de la Piedrita
Virgen de la Piedrita

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 Canalejas

What is the population of Canalejas?

Canalejas has a population of 3,417 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 291.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Canalejas?

Canalejas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.

How is the job market in Canalejas?

The job market in Canalejas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 109 business establishments in the area.

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