Colonia el Naranjo, Mexico

Morelos · Mexico

Colonia el Naranjo is a small town in Morelos, Mexico with a population of 903. Elevation: 4,321 ft (1,317 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

903 Population 31/sq mi density

4,321 ft Elevation 1,317 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

58.4 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population903

Density31/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

Rain58.4 in/yr

Sunny Days357/yr

Elevation4,321 ft (1,317 m)

Population	903
Population Density	31 / sq mi
Elevation	4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Coordinates	18.8653°, -99.1619°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Morelos
Average Temperature	63°F (17°C)
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation	58.4 inches (1,483 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia el Naranjo

Colonia el Naranjo is a small town in Mexico (Morelos) with a population of 903. The city sits at an elevation of 4,321 feet (1,317 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Colonia el Naranjo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.6%
	28% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Colonia el Naranjo

Colonia el Naranjo has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.7°C), the coldest is Dec (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	19.2°C / 67°F	11.5° / 27°	7.1
Feb	21.3°C / 70°F	13° / 29.6°	3.4
Mar	23.2°C / 74°F	14.5° / 32°	5.5
Apr	24.7°C / 76°F	16.1° / 33.3°	13.8
May	24.4°C / 76°F	16.7° / 32°	70.7
Jun	22.3°C / 72°F	16° / 28.6°	282.5
Jul	21.6°C / 71°F	15.2° / 28°	270.1
Aug	21.4°C / 71°F	15.1° / 27.7°	314.4
Sep	20.8°C / 69°F	14.9° / 26.6°	325.1
Oct	20.7°C / 69°F	14.1° / 27.3°	130.8
Nov	19.8°C / 68°F	12.4° / 27.3°	23.9
Dec	18.8°C / 66°F	11.1° / 26.5°	1.5

Colonia el Naranjo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,321 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	63.3°F
	17% above Mexico avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Area	29.0 sq mi (75.1 km²)
Population Density	31/sq mi
Coordinates	18.8653°N, 99.1619°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"

54% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.03"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

313 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	79 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	141 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	57 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	79 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	112 km
Aug 15, 2009	3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico	M5.5	148 km
Mar 20, 2015	3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico	M5.4	115 km
May 6, 1994	7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico	M5.3	135 km
Apr 3, 1997	7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico	M5.2	128 km
Feb 28, 2025	3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico	M5.0	67 km
May 20, 2014	20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico	M4.9	135 km
Feb 3, 2010	5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico	M4.9	144 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	135 km
Dec 14, 1999	5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.8	106 km
May 26, 2005	7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico	M4.7	85 km
Jun 22, 2017	4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M4.7	144 km
Aug 5, 1998	15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico	M4.6	146 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	122 km
Jun 16, 2007	9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.6	104 km
Sep 22, 2016	3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico	M4.6	125 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 3	197 km
2024	John	Category 3	187 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	177 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	238 km
2017	Max	Category 1	242 km
2017	Katia	Category 1	289 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	297 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	295 km
2010	Karl	Category 2	249 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	267 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	282 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	215 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	284 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	264 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	292 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	219 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	282 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (24 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	24 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	59 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	65 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	68 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	69 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	129 km
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	183 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	200 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Driest
March	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
April	75°F (24°C)	0.5 in
May	76°F (24°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
June	73°F (23°C)	8.0 in	Wettest
July	64°F (18°C)	7.4 in
August	71°F (22°C)	7.9 in
September	70°F (21°C)	7.8 in
October	70°F (21°C)	3.1 in
November	68°F (20°C)	0.6 in
December	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in

Colonia el Naranjo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Colonia el Naranjo

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero	96.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
FRECUENCIA 106.9 (CDMX) - 106.9 FM - XHSCCA-FM - Comunicadores Comunitarios del Arte y la Cultura, A.C. - Ciudad de México	106.9 fm, américa	MP3 192 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México	103.7 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	93.3 fm, crystal	AAC+ 64 kbps
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos	100.1 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3	además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero	MP3 64 kbps
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco	105.5 fm, américa	MP3
RADIO ANÁHUAC 1670 (Huixquilucan) - 1670 AM - XEANAH-AM - Universidad Anáhuac - Huixquilucan, Estado de México	1670 am, am	AAC 98 kbps
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México	92.5 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México	101.3 fm, contemporary hits	MP3 96 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México	1600 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - 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
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos	100.1 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos	88.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Contacto 98.9 (Chalco) - 98.9 FM - XHCHAL-FM - Chalco, Estado de México	98.9 fm, chalco	MP3 112 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México	101.3 fm, contemporary	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	102.1 fm, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos	100.1 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	93.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM	musica regional mexicana, regional mexican	MP3 192 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México	102.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
CONTACTO 98.9 (Chalco) - 98.9 FM - XHCHAL-FM - Comunicaciones en Contacto, Cultura y Bienestar Social, A.C. - Chalco, Estado de México	98.9 fm, américa	MP3 112 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos	107.7 fm, 1970s	MP3
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM	91.7, 91.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM	1600, 1600 am	MP3 128 kbps
UniRadio 99.7	radio college	MP3 96 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM	banda, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM	banda, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México	1600 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Los 40 Cuernavaca	moderno, pop	MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos	93.3 fm, @fm	MP3
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos	93.3 fm, @fm	MP3

Museums in Colonia el Naranjo

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril
Centro Cultural Xochitepequense
Colección Carlos Pellicer
El Castillito
La Cerería
Museo de Arte Conteporaneo indigena
Museo de Ciencia
Museo de la casa de Zapata
Museo de la ciudad de Cuernavaca
Museo de la medicina tradicional y herbolaria
Museo de la Revolución del Sur
Museo del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos"
Museo del Sitio de Xochicalco
Museo INEEL
Museo Morelense de Arte Contemporáneo Juan Soriano
Museo Morelense de Arte Popular
Museo Robert Brady
Museo vivencia ferrocarril 279
Palace of Hernan Cortez
Papalote Museo del Niño
Proyecto Siqueiros La Tallera

Libraries in Colonia el Naranjo

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Amoxcalco		0.0
Benito Juarez		0.0
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca 17 de Abril		0.0
Biblioteca Andrés Aponte Cardoso		0.0
Biblioteca Central		0.0
Biblioteca INEEL		0.0
Biblioteca Infantil		0.0
Biblioteca Pública		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Juventino Muñoz		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eliseo Aragón Benítez		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ing. Juan Dubernard Ch.		0.0

Farmers Markets in Colonia el Naranjo

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
CENTRAL DE ABASTOS DE CUAUTLA
Central de Abastos Emiliano Zapata
Juan Antonio Tlaxcoapan
Las Flores
Mercado
Mercado "La Carolina"
Mercado "Lázaro Cárdenas"
Mercado "Pablo Torres Burgos"
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Amatitlan
Mercado Centenario
Mercado Centro Tlaquiltenango
Mercado Cuautla
Mercado de Alatavista
Mercado de la Barona
Mercado de Tetecala (Solo los dias Martes)
Mercado Emiliano Zapata
Mercado Hermenegildo Galeana
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal "Unidad Morelense"
Mercado Municipal Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
Mercado Municipal Ayala
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Xochitepec
Mercado municipal Lomas de la Selva
Mercado Rosa Campestre
Mercado Santos Degollado
Plaza "3 de Mayo"
Plaza Comercial Los Robles
Plaza de Artesanías
PLAZA SOLIDARIDAD 12 DE OCTUBRE
Siglo XXI
Tianguis de chamilpa
Tianguis de Temixco

Breweries in Colonia el Naranjo

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in Colonia el Naranjo

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Colonia el Naranjo

17 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Adolfo López Mateos International Airport	TLC	Large Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport	MEX	Large Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International Airport	CVJ	Medium Airport
Aeródromo Atlixco	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Chiconcuac	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de Cuautla	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda Panoaya	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de Taxco	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Los Ojuelos	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Zacacoyuca	—	Small Airport
Albatros Residencial Aéreo	—	Small Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana	—	Small Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport	AZP	Small Airport
Mexico City Air Base	—	Small Airport
Tenango Airport	—	Small Airport
Tequesquitengo Airport	—	Small Airport
Vista Hermosa Airfield	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Colonia el Naranjo

14 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Alcohólicos anónimos "Camino fuerte" Tepoztlán
CAPASITS Cuernavaca
CAPASITS Cuernavaca
Centro de atención primaria en Adicciones
Centro de atención primaria en Adicciones
Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial (CREE Morelos)
Centro de Salud La Joya
Centro de Salud Tejalpa, Modulo 9.
Centro de Salud Tejalpa, Modulo 9.
Laboratorio estatal de la secretaria de salud
Laboratorio estatal de la secretaria de salud
Vista Hermosa
Vista Hermosa

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 Colonia el Naranjo

What is the population of Colonia el Naranjo?

Colonia el Naranjo has a population of 903 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 29.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia el Naranjo?

Colonia el Naranjo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.4 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia el Naranjo?

The job market in Colonia el Naranjo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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