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Comaltepec, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Comaltepec is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 3,236. Elevation: 6,299 ft (1,920 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

3,236 Population 2,790/sq mi density
6,299 ft Elevation 1,920 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,236
Density2,790/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation6,299 ft (1,920 m)
Population3,236
Population Density2,790 / sq mi
Elevation6,299 ft (1,920 m)
Coordinates19.8589°, -97.5994°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation83.1 inches (2,110 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Comaltepec

Comaltepec is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 3,236. The city sits at an elevation of 6,299 feet (1,920 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Comaltepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Comaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,299 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,299 ft (1,920 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density2,790/sq mi
Coordinates19.8589°N, 97.5994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.67"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2016.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 27 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 99 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 141 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 83 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 138 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 130 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 101 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 107 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 132 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 81 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 50 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 146 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 139 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 143 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 72 km
2017 Katia Category 2 98 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 106 km
2010 Karl Category 3 136 km
2007 Dean Category 2 78 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 88 km
2000 Keith Category 1 210 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 194 km
1993 Gert Category 2 150 km
1990 Diana Category 2 118 km
1988 Debby Category 1 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 25 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 62 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 67 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 69 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 86 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 91 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 98 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 131 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 133 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 142 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
February 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 8.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 7.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 10.7 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 6.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in

Comaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Comaltepec

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Comaltepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Ixtacamaxtitlan
Museo de sitio de Cuetzalan
Museo Xolapancalli

Libraries in Comaltepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa Elena0.0

Farmers Markets in Comaltepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Filomeno Mata
Mercado Municipal "Guadalupe de los Pinos"
Mercado Victoria

Breweries in Comaltepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Centro Botanero La Cabañita
Proveedora de cerveza teziuteca

Stadiums & Teams in Comaltepec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Comaltepec

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
El Cristo AirportSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan 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 Comaltepec

What is the population of Comaltepec?

Comaltepec has a population of 3,236 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,790 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Comaltepec?

Comaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.1 inches.

How is the job market in Comaltepec?

The job market in Comaltepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

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