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Chietla, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Chietla is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 5,726. Elevation: 3,714 ft (1,132 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

5,726 Population 45/sq mi density
3,714 ft Elevation 1,132 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Chietla

Chietla

Chietla is a municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla.

People

Population5,726
Density45/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation3,714 ft (1,132 m)
Population5,726
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation3,714 ft (1,132 m)
Coordinates18.5203°, -98.5789°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chietla

Chietla is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 5,726. The city sits at an elevation of 3,714 feet (1,132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 183 business establishments.

Income: Chietla vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)183

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chietla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,714 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,714 ft (1,132 m)
Area127.3 sq mi (329.7 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates18.5203°N, 98.5789°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

308 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 10 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 122 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 38 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 77 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 47 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 55 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 64 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 56 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 115 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 87 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 73 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 47 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 90 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 112 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 66 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 48 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 135 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 175 km
2024 John Category 3 187 km
2023 Otis Category 5 204 km
2021 Grace Category 3 239 km
2017 Katia Category 2 278 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 265 km
2017 Max Category 1 205 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 236 km
2010 Karl Category 3 192 km
2007 Dean Category 2 258 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 269 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 207 km
1993 Gert Category 2 288 km
1990 Diana Category 2 292 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 186 km
1988 Debby Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 56 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 74 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 85 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 89 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 140 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 143 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 149 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 155 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 166 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 175 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
August 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Chietla has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Chietla

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
+Radio en Redes (Atlixco) - Online - www.radioenredes.com - Atlixco, Puebla américa, atlixco AAC+
LA MAGNÍFICA 99.9 (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla 99.9 fm, atlixco AAC
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
LA COMADRE 101.7 (Cuautla) - 101.7 FM - XHCUT-FM - Grupo Diario de Morelos - Cuautla, Morelos 101.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
+Oxygn Radio (Atlixco) - Online - www.oxygenradio.com - Atlixco, Puebla américa, atlixco MP3 320 kbps
SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla 101.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chietla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman

Libraries in Chietla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Chietla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Amayucaa
Mercado de Atencingo
mercado municipal.

Stadiums & Teams in Chietla

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Airports Near Chietla

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Chietla

What is the population of Chietla?

Chietla has a population of 5,726 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 127.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chietla?

Chietla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in Chietla?

The job market in Chietla is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 183 business establishments in the area.

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