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Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco), Mexico

Durango · Mexico

Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco) is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 897. Elevation: 6,355 ft (1,937 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

897 Population 1/sq mi density
6,355 ft Elevation 1,937 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
20.8 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population897
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation6,355 ft (1,937 m)
Population897
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,355 ft (1,937 m)
Coordinates24.4100°, -104.6108°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.8 inches (529 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco)

Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco) is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 897. The city sits at an elevation of 6,355 feet (1,937 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.8 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,355 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,355 ft (1,937 m)
Area1,882.2 sq mi (4,875.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.4100°N, 104.6108°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 56 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 112 km
Apr 15, 2023 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico M4.0 144 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 158 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 226 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 226 km
2018 Willa Category 3 181 km
2006 Lane Category 3 263 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 169 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 181 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 264 km
1983 Tico Category 3 240 km
1981 Norma Category 2 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 33 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
July 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco) has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco)

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Tremenda (Durango) - 96.5 FM - XHDNG-FM - Grupo Garza Limón - Durango, DG 96.5, 96.5 fm MP3 185 kbps
LA KEBUENA 94.9 (Durango) - 94.9 FM - XHCCAV-FM - GPM Grupo Promomedios - Durango, Durango 94.9 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
VIDA ROMÁNTICA 104.5 (Durango) - 104.5 FM - XHDRD-FM - Radiorama Durango - Durango, Durango 104.5 fm, américa MP3
La Nueva (El Salto) - 93.3 FM - XHPNVO-FM - GPM Grupo Promomedios - El Salto, Pueblo Nuevo, Durango 93.3 fm, américa AAC 32 kbps
104.5 Vida Romántica (Durango) - 104.5 FM - XHDRD-FM - Radiorama Durango - Durango, Durango 104.5 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 92.5 (Durango) - 92.5 FM - XHCCAU-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Durango, Durango 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.7 (Durango) - 99.7 FM - XHOH-FM - Radiorama Durango - Durango, Durango 99.7 fm, @fm MP3
@FM (Durango) - 99.7 FM - XHOH-FM - Radiorama - Durango, GR 99.7, 99.7 fm MP3
Lobos FM (Laguna) - 88.7 FM - XHLUAD-FM - Universidad Autónoma de Durango - Gómez Palacio, DG 88.7, 88.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.3 (Durango) - 101.3 FM - XHCAV-FM - Armas Radio - Durango, Durango 101.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 590 (Durango) - 590 AM - XEE-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Durango, Durango 105.3 fm, 590 am AAC
Radio Fórmula (Durango) - 105.3 FM / 590 AM - XHE-FM / XEE-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Durango, Durango 105.3 fm, 590 am AAC
España FM 92.9 college radio, cultural AAC 128 kbps
Arroba FM (Durango) - 99.7 FM - XHOH-FM - Radiorama - Durango, Durango 99.7 fm, @fm MP3
W Radio 92.5 FM Durango durango, grupo radio cañón MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Morelos

Airports Near Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco)

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGOMedium Airport
Coyotes AirportSmall Airport
El Durangueño AirportSmall Airport
El Salto AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
La Peña del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Las Praderas AirportSmall Airport
Rancho del Carmen AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Cura AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan del Río del Centauro del Norte AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco)

What is the population of Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco)?

Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco) has a population of 897 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,882.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco)?

Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.8 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco)?

The job market in Colonia Anáhuac (Palo Blanco) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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