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Candelaria Portezuelo, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Candelaria Portezuelo is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,013. Elevation: 7,480 ft (2,280 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,013 Population 14/sq mi density
7,480 ft Elevation 2,280 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,013
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation7,480 ft (2,280 m)
Population1,013
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation7,480 ft (2,280 m)
Coordinates19.0419°, -97.7008°
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 Candelaria Portezuelo

Candelaria Portezuelo is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,013. The city sits at an elevation of 7,480 feet (2,280 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 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Candelaria Portezuelo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Candelaria Portezuelo 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 7,480 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

Elevation7,480 ft (2,280 m)
Area74.0 sq mi (191.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates19.0419°N, 97.7008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 19, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 99 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 78 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 123 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 130 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 141 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 85 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 89 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 139 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 132 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 77 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 145 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 143 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 274 km
2024 John Category 3 292 km
2021 Grace Category 3 162 km
2017 Katia Category 2 184 km
2017 Max Category 1 290 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 157 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 283 km
2010 Karl Category 3 96 km
2007 Dean Category 2 168 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 174 km
2005 Stan Category 1 299 km
2000 Keith Category 1 292 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 295 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 284 km
1993 Gert Category 2 237 km
1990 Diana Category 2 209 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 275 km
1988 Debby Category 1 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 35 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 45 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 47 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 57 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 76 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 77 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 97 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 100 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 109 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 122 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 150 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 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Candelaria Portezuelo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 52°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Candelaria Portezuelo

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, banda MP3
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 1980s, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3 MP3
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 90.1, 90.1 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 103.3, 103.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla 92.5 fm, balada pop MP3 48 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, américa MP3
Vive FM (Tehuacán) - 106.3 FM - XHETE-FM - Cinco Radio - Tehuacán, Puebla 106.3 fm, cinco radio MP3
HITS AND MIX RADIO 2 oldies, pop MP3
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 103.3 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM grupo radio cañón, información MP3 128 kbps
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 95.5 fm, américa AAC
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla 92.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Tropical Puebla MP3
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2 baladas, baladas en español MP3
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU 94.1, 94.1 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
El basurero de Dago musica, música en español MP3

Museums in Candelaria Portezuelo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cortés
Convento
Convento
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan

Farmers Markets in Candelaria Portezuelo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Segura de La Frontera"
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Acatzingo
Mercado Municipal Atoyatempan
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Mercado Municipal El Seco
Tianguis La Asuncion

Stadiums & Teams in Candelaria Portezuelo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Candelaria Portezuelo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Candelaria Portezuelo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Candelaria Portezuelo

What is the population of Candelaria Portezuelo?

Candelaria Portezuelo has a population of 1,013 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 74.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Candelaria Portezuelo?

Candelaria Portezuelo 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 Candelaria Portezuelo?

The job market in Candelaria Portezuelo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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