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Cerro Gordo, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Cerro Gordo is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 531. Elevation: 7,815 ft (2,382 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

531 Population 8/sq mi density
7,815 ft Elevation 2,382 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
13.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population531
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain13.6 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation7,815 ft (2,382 m)
Population531
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation7,815 ft (2,382 m)
Coordinates18.7286°, -97.3942°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation13.6 inches (346 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerro Gordo

Cerro Gordo is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 531. The city sits at an elevation of 7,815 feet (2,382 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Cerro Gordo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cerro Gordo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,815 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,815 ft (2,382 m)
Area71.2 sq mi (184.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates18.7286°N, 97.3942°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

165 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 M7.1 117 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 38 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 79 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 131 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 78 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 109 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 147 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 77 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 142 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 91 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 106 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 132 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 102 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 96 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 89 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 147 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 3 267 km
2024 John Category 3 285 km
2021 Grace Category 3 200 km
2017 Katia Category 2 210 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 164 km
2017 Max Category 1 276 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 254 km
2010 Karl Category 3 65 km
2007 Dean Category 2 197 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 199 km
2005 Stan Category 1 263 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 276 km
1993 Gert Category 2 275 km
1990 Diana Category 2 241 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 265 km
1988 Debby Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 36 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 49 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 61 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 69 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 89 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 106 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 125 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 133 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 141 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 152 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°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 69°F (20°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

Cerro Gordo has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 51°F in December to 69°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 Cerro Gordo

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 Cerro Gordo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Comunitario Tlamayocan

Farmers Markets in Cerro Gordo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Modesto Escalona

Stadiums & Teams in Cerro Gordo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cerro Gordo

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 Cerro Gordo

What is the population of Cerro Gordo?

Cerro Gordo has a population of 531 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 71.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerro Gordo?

Cerro Gordo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cerro Gordo?

The job market in Cerro Gordo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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