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Chinantla, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Chinantla is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,420. Elevation: 3,642 ft (1,110 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1,420 Population 7/sq mi density
3,642 ft Elevation 1,110 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Chinantla

Chinantla is a town in the Mexican state of Puebla. It serves as the municipal seat for the municipality of the same name. It is situated in the southeastern part of the state, and lies some 220 km (136.7mi) from the city of Puebla, the state capital.

People

Population1,420
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Population1,420
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Coordinates18.2014°, -98.2643°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chinantla

Chinantla is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,420. The city sits at an elevation of 3,642 feet (1,110 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Chinantla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chinantla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,642 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,642 ft (1,110 m)
Area213.4 sq mi (552.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.2014°N, 98.2643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

301 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 45 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 90 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 73 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 99 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 116 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 131 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 23 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 32 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 31 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 8 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 133 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 89 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 93 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 117 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 35 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 33 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 140 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 45 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 104 km
Apr 5, 1997 11 km NNE of San Vicente Piñas, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 164 km
2024 John Category 3 182 km
2023 Otis Category 5 222 km
2021 Grace Category 3 262 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 266 km
2017 Katia Category 1 293 km
2017 Max Category 1 180 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 193 km
2010 Karl Category 3 173 km
2007 Dean Category 2 275 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 283 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 184 km
1997 Rick Category 2 278 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 164 km
1988 Debby Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 99 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 116 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 131 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 134 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 140 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 145 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 149 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 165 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 185 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 185 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 80°F (26°C) 0.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 6.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
October 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest

Chinantla has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Chinantla

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Chinantla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Mixtecayotl

Farmers Markets in Chinantla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada
Mercado San Vicente Boquerón
Tianguis

Hotels in Chinantla

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Los Arcos

Stadiums & Teams in Chinantla

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Airports Near Chinantla

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall 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 Chinantla

What is the population of Chinantla?

Chinantla has a population of 1,420 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 213.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chinantla?

Chinantla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in Chinantla?

The job market in Chinantla is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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