Chavaxtla, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Chavaxtla is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,416. Elevation: 2,710 ft (826 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

1,416 Population 8/sq mi density

2,710 ft Elevation 826 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

59.9 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,416

Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)

Rain59.9 in/yr

Sunny Days323/yr

Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)

Population	1,416
Population Density	8 / sq mi
Elevation	2,710 ft (826 m)
Coordinates	19.1279°, -96.8260°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Veracruz
Average Temperature	66°F (19°C)
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	59.9 inches (1,521 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chavaxtla

Chavaxtla is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,416. The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet (826 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Chavaxtla vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.8%
	78% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chavaxtla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	66.1°F
	22% above Mexico avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,710 ft (826 m)
Area	170.9 sq mi (442.7 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	19.1279°N, 96.8260°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"

58% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.53"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 27, 2024.

Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	105 km
Jan 30, 2002	5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico	M5.9	142 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	126 km
Oct 29, 2009	27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico	M5.7	138 km
Aug 4, 2021	8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico	M4.8	87 km
Nov 15, 1990	21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.7	146 km
Feb 8, 2016	5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico	M4.7	88 km
Jul 24, 2016	26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.5	147 km
Feb 15, 2017	11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico	M4.4	74 km
Jun 5, 1992	14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico	M4.4	108 km
Feb 14, 2012	11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico	M4.4	79 km
Sep 3, 2013	Gulf of America	M4.3	121 km
Feb 19, 2010	28 km NE of Arbolillo, Mexico	M4.3	122 km
Dec 8, 2000	21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico	M4.3	134 km
Feb 20, 2015	8 km WNW of Santiago, Mexico	M4.3	121 km
Sep 1, 1997	12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico	M4.3	106 km
Sep 27, 2024	7 km W of Flor Batavia, Mexico	M4.2	130 km
May 17, 2012	3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico	M4.2	89 km
Apr 13, 2020	23 km NNE of Paso Nacional, Mexico	M4.2	123 km
Mar 28, 2015	20 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico	M4.2	129 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	166 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	166 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	100 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	26 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	154 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	153 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	211 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	243 km
1996	Dolly	Category 1	264 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	241 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	197 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	182 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbres, Las (47 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	47 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	48 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	50 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	53 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	61 km
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	70 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	90 km
San Martin	Shield	1,650 m (5,413 ft)	1796	182 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	189 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	191 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	72°F (22°C)	1.1 in
April	76°F (24°C)	1.4 in
May	78°F (26°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
June	77°F (25°C)	9.5 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	9.2 in
August	75°F (24°C)	7.7 in
September	75°F (24°C)	8.9 in
October	73°F (23°C)	3.8 in
November	70°F (21°C)	1.9 in
December	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in

Chavaxtla has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Chavaxtla

59 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 256 kbps
104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz	104.1 fm, avanradio	MP3 128 kbps
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz	100.3 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Vida (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, SO	100.1, 100.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz	104.9 fm, américa	MP3 192 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz	98.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz	91.7 fm, amor	MP3 128 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz	88.9 fm, banda	MP3 96 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
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz	91.7 fm, amor	MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 160 kbps
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz	95.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 Mérida - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán	103.1 fm, cadena rasa	MP3
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, Sonora	100.3 fm, baladas en inglés	MP3 128 kbps
La Nuestra (Navojoa) - 1270 AM - XEGL-AM - 642 Media - Navojoa, SO	1270, 1270 am	MP3 192 kbps
La Mejor Ciudad Obregón - 103.3 FM - XHVJS-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO	103.3, 103.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
La Zeta (Navojoa) - 88.9 FM - XHENS-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO	1980's, 1980s	MP3 128 kbps
La Que Manda (Guaymas) - 90.1 FM - XHGYS-FM - Radiovisa - Guaymas, Sonora	90.1 fm, banda	MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 160 kbps
La Que Manda (Caborca) - 89.9 FM - XHIB-FM - Radiovisa - Caborca, Sonora	89.9 fm, banda	MP3 256 kbps
La Consentida San Luis 107.9	banda, banda norteña	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Nogales) - 103.5 FM - XHRZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora	103.5 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
KE 104.5 (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO	104.5, 104.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lobo MX (Hermosillo) - Online - www.radiolobo.mx - Hermosillo, Sonora	estación, grupera	MP3 160 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
KE (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, Sonora	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Nogales - 102.7 FM - XHQT-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO	102.7, 102.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Arroba FM 101.1 Hermosillo	arroba fm, hermosillo	MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Puerto Peñasco) - 93.5 FM - XHPPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Puerto Peñasco, SO	—	MP3 96 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ranchito San Luis 107.1 FM/1460 AM	banda, grupera	AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, SO	99.9, 99.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
102.5 Oreja FM	amor, baladas en español	MP3
Radio fórmula (Mérida) - 105.1 FM [Mérida, Yucatán]	music, news	AAC
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz	80s, 88.1 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Radio fórmula (Mérida) - 94.5 FM [Mérida, Yucatán]	music, news	AAC
Fuerza Latina San Luis 102.5 FM	bachata, cumbia	AAC+ 64 kbps
Super Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM	adult contemporary, grupo audiorama comunicaciones	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Centro San Luis 93.9 FM	baladas, baladas en español	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Nogales - 96.7 FM - XHNGS-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO	96.7, 96.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Ciudad Obregón - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO	99.3, 99.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
Amor 101 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM / 630 AM - XHFX-FM / XEFX-AM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, SO	101.3, 101.3 fm	AAC+ 128 kbps
Activa 89.7 FM Hermosillo	activa, hermosillo	AAC 131 kbps
La Mejor Hermosillo - 98.5 FM - XHBH-FM - MVS Radio - Hermosillo, SO	98.5, 98.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, SO	100.3, 100.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, Sonora	99.9 fm, agua prieta	MP3 64 kbps
Maxima 96.3 FM Hermosillo	hermosillo, hits	AAC 130 kbps
La Voz del Pitic - 88.1 FM - XHRMO-FM - Democracia y Deliberación Desértica, A.C. - Hermosillo, SO	88.1, 88.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
KY (Nogales) - 90.3 FM - XHXW-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora	90.3 fm, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
la invasora 101.9 FM Hermosillo	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad de Sonora (XHUSH-FM, 107.5 MHz FM, Hermosillo) Universidad de Sonora	college radio, culture	MP3
La Poderosa 88.9 FM Hermosillo	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad (Hermosillo) - 107.5 FM - XHUSH-FM - Universidad de Sonora - Hermosillo, SO	107.5, 107.5 fm	MP3
La Zeta (Hermosillo) - 93.9 FM - XHMV-FM - Uniradio - Hermosillo, Sonora	93.9 fm, clásicos	MP3 128 kbps
melyh radio	2000-2021, 2000s	MP3
KY (Magdalena de Kino) - 90.7 FM - XHLDC-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Magdalena de Kino, Sonora	90.7 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
KY (Navojoa) - 95.5 FM - XHNAS-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Navojoa, Sonora	95.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Chavaxtla

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Museo de Córdoba
Museo del Café
Museo del Café
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín

Libraries in Chavaxtla

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Municipal "Antonio M. Quirasco"		0.0
Biblioteca Pública		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Rubén Calatayud B.		0.0
Fernando Salmerón Roiz		0.0

Farmers Markets in Chavaxtla

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Comerciantes Tepeaca y Fortín
La Garza
Mercado "3 de Agosto"
Mercado Ejidal
Mercado El Parián
Mercado Floristas
Mercado Juárez
Mercado La Isla
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Bicentenario
Mercado Revolución
Mercado Revolución
Mercado Revolución
Mercado Tratados de Córdoba
Tianguis "La Llave"
Tianguis "La Vía"
Tianguis "San Martín Texmelucan"
Tianguis El Pueblito
Tianguis Siglo XXI

Stadiums & Teams in Chavaxtla

Team	League	Division



Estadio "Rafael Murillo Vidal"
Estadio Beisborama

Airports Near Chavaxtla

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
General Heriberto Jara International Airport	VER	Large Airport
El Lencero Airport	JAL	Medium Airport
El Ahijadero Airport	—	Small Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport	—	Small Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz Airport	—	Small Airport
San Jose Independencia Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Tehuacán National Airport	TCN	Small 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 Chavaxtla

What is the population of Chavaxtla?

Chavaxtla has a population of 1,416 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 170.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chavaxtla?

Chavaxtla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

How is the job market in Chavaxtla?

The job market in Chavaxtla is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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