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Colucan, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Colucan is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 2,577. Elevation: 4,127 ft (1,258 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2,577 Population 13/sq mi density
4,127 ft Elevation 1,258 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,577
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation4,127 ft (1,258 m)
Population2,577
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation4,127 ft (1,258 m)
Coordinates18.5091°, -98.4808°
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 Colucan

Colucan is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 2,577. The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet (1,258 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 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 82 business establishments.

Income: Colucan vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)82

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Colucan 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 4,127 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

Elevation4,127 ft (1,258 m)
Area198.5 sq mi (514.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.5091°N, 98.4808°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.77"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

301 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 5 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 111 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 47 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 86 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 44 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 53 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 53 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 49 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 126 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 116 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 97 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 63 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 47 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 85 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 49 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 126 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 64 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 4 179 km
2024 John Category 3 194 km
2023 Otis Category 5 212 km
2021 Grace Category 3 236 km
2017 Katia Category 2 274 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 258 km
2017 Max Category 1 206 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 232 km
2010 Karl Category 3 182 km
2007 Dean Category 2 254 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 265 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 209 km
1993 Gert Category 2 289 km
1990 Diana Category 2 289 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 187 km
1988 Debby Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 59 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 76 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 92 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 93 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 136 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 140 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 146 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 150 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 158 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 169 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 178 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
February 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
May 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
August 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Colucan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Colucan

9 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
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 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 Colucan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman

Farmers Markets in Colucan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Atencingo

Stadiums & Teams in Colucan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Colucan

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall 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 Colucan

What is the population of Colucan?

Colucan has a population of 2,577 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 198.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colucan?

Colucan 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 Colucan?

The job market in Colucan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 82 business establishments in the area.

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