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Cristalaco, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Cristalaco is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 599. Elevation: 8,940 ft (2,725 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

599 Population 8/sq mi density
8,940 ft Elevation 2,725 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
19.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population599
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation8,940 ft (2,725 m)
Population599
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation8,940 ft (2,725 m)
Coordinates19.4802°, -97.8466°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation19.0 inches (482 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cristalaco

Cristalaco is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 599. The city sits at an elevation of 8,940 feet (2,725 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Cristalaco vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cristalaco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,940 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,940 ft (2,725 m)
Area73.6 sq mi (190.5 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.4802°N, 97.8466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 124 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 129 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 134 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 51 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 143 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 130 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 92 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 93 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 74 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 88 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 85 km
Jul 24, 1999 4 km NNE of Cosoltepec, Mexico M4.0 144 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 3 114 km
2017 Katia Category 2 147 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 143 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 km
2007 Dean Category 2 127 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 138 km
2000 Keith Category 1 259 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 236 km
1993 Gert Category 2 186 km
1990 Diana Category 2 165 km
1988 Debby Category 1 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 46 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 47 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 65 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 71 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 73 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 79 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 90 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 92 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 96 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 117 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
August 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Cristalaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 52°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Cristalaco

60 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU 89.3, 89.3 fm MP3
LA COMADRE 105.5 (Puebla) - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 105.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 1980s, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU musica romantica, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, banda MP3
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, américa MP3
XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU adult contemporary, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
MATCH 90.1 (Puebla) - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 90.1 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla 92.5 fm, balada pop MP3 48 kbps
XHRS-FM 90.1 "Radio Disney" Puebla, PU dance, pop AAC+ 56 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 103.3, 103.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Puebla - 89.7 FM - XHEPA-FM - Puebla, Puebla 89.7 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
UP! 92.5.2 (Puebla) - 92.5 HD2 - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla 2000's, 2000s AAC 40 kbps
Radio BUAP - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, Puebla 96.9 fm, benemérita universidad autónoma de puebla MP3 192 kbps
Ultra (Huauchinango) - 91.7 FM - XHPHBP-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Huauchinango, Puebla 91.7 fm, balada pop MP3 96 kbps
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 90.1, 90.1 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
RADIO ALTIPLANO 96.5 (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU classic hits, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
Stere Max 98.1FM AAC+ 128 kbps
Puebla FM (Teziutlán) government, local AAC 130 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3 MP3
La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla 93.5 fm, ciudad serdán MP3
HITS AND MIX RADIO 2 oldies, pop MP3
Vive FM (Tehuacán) - 106.3 FM - XHETE-FM - Cinco Radio - Tehuacán, Puebla 106.3 fm, cinco radio MP3
La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla 99.9 fm, atlixco AAC
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 103.3 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 94.1 (Puebla) - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, Puebla 94.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Comadre Puebla - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 105.5, 105.5 fm MP3 48 kbps
Arroba FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, @fm MP3
Radio Altiplano (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL 96.5, 96.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calpulalpan (Calpulalpan) - 94.3 FM - XHCAL-FM - CORACYT - Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala 94.3, 94.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 1430 am, am MP3 128 kbps
FM Centro (Apizaco) - 100.3 FM - XHXZ-FM - Apizaco, Tlaxcala 100.3 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL 1430, 1430 am MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala) - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 1430 am, am MP3 128 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla 92.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, américa MP3
El basurero de Dago musica, música en español MP3
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU 94.1, 94.1 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 1980s, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2 baladas, baladas en español MP3
RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 1120 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Tropical Puebla MP3
Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla] music, news MP3 128 kbps
MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 98.7 fm, américa AAC
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, @fm MP3
Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM charts, grupo oro AAC+ 64 kbps
La Poderosa (San Martín) - 90.7 FM - XHRTP-FM - Radiorama - San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla 90.7 fm, banda MP3
Pasión FM (Puebla) - 104.3 FM - XHPUE-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU 104.3, 104.3 fm MP3
Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3 192 kbps
La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 1250 am, 95.5 fm AAC
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, cinco radio MP3
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, @fm MP3
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, américa MP3
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 95.5 fm, américa AAC
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM grupo radio cañón, información MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cristalaco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Ixtacamaxtitlan
Museo Nacional del Títere
Museo Taurino de Huamantla

Libraries in Cristalaco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Cristalaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Nuevo

Airports Near Cristalaco

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Loma Roja 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 Cristalaco

What is the population of Cristalaco?

Cristalaco has a population of 599 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 73.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cristalaco?

Cristalaco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.

How is the job market in Cristalaco?

The job market in Cristalaco is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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