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Colipa, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Colipa is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 2,489. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,489 Population 10/sq mi density
633 ft Elevation 193 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Colipa

Colipa

Colipa is a small town in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It has a population of about 3,000. The weather is generally hot and the rainy season runs from October through December.

People

Population2,489
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Population2,489
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Coordinates19.9232°, -96.7271°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,791 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colipa

Colipa is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 2,489. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 80 business establishments.

Income: Colipa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Colipa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation633 ft (193 m)
Area240.1 sq mi (621.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates19.9232°N, 96.7271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 116 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 77 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 98 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 93 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Feb 19, 2010 28 km NE of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Sep 1, 1997 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 32 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 121 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 20 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 54 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 54 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 93 km
May 24, 2003 8 km SE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 116 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 108 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 73 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 79 km
2017 Katia Category 2 85 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 16 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 270 km
2010 Karl Category 3 87 km
2007 Dean Category 2 66 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 64 km
2005 Stan Category 1 242 km
2000 Keith Category 1 156 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 176 km
1993 Gert Category 2 156 km
1990 Diana Category 2 109 km
1988 Debby Category 1 98 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 28 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 65 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 80 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 86 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 103 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 107 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in Warmest
July 78°F (25°C) 8.5 in
August 78°F (26°C) 7.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 12.2 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in

Colipa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Colipa

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
DIF municipal - - - -
Esc. Prim.Tratados De La Martinica Loc.La Defensa Escuela 1000 - - - -
Escuela Primaria Justo Sierra - - - -
Escuela Primaria Guadalupe Victoria - - - -
Telesecundaria José Vasconcelos - - - -
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Radio Stations near Colipa

10 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
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
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa - MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Colipa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Guadalupe Victoria
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Colipa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #2134792461

Banks in Colipa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Breweries in Colipa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Happy Beer los Madrigales

Airports Near Colipa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
El Cristo Airport-Small Airport
La Pajarera Airport-Small Airport
Los Pipos Airport-Small Airport
Poza Rica Airport-Small Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colipa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church St. Francis of Asissi
Old Catholic Church

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 Colipa

What is the population of Colipa?

Colipa has a population of 2,489 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 240.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colipa?

Colipa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.

How is the job market in Colipa?

The job market in Colipa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

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