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Cruz de León, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Cruz de León is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 517. Elevation: 9,564 ft (2,915 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

517 Population 7/sq mi density
9,564 ft Elevation 2,915 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
19.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population517
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation9,564 ft (2,915 m)
Population517
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation9,564 ft (2,915 m)
Coordinates19.5816°, -97.8703°
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 Cruz de León

Cruz de León is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 9,564 feet (2,915 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 17 business establishments.

Income: Cruz de León vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cruz de León 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 9,564 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

Elevation9,564 ft (2,915 m)
Area73.6 sq mi (190.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates19.5816°N, 97.8703°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 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 M7.1 132 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 141 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 145 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 49 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 139 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 130 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 81 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 97 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 99 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 101 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 88 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 40 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 90 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 90 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 3 104 km
2017 Katia Category 2 139 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 141 km
2010 Karl Category 3 136 km
2007 Dean Category 2 118 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 130 km
2000 Keith Category 1 251 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 225 km
1993 Gert Category 2 175 km
1990 Diana Category 2 155 km
1988 Debby Category 1 138 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 45 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 54 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 71 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 76 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 79 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 88 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 92 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 93 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 100 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 118 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Cruz de León has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Cruz de León

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO ALTIPLANO 96.5 (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Stere Max 98.1FM AAC+ 128 kbps
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

Museums in Cruz de León

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Ixtacamaxtitlan

Libraries in Cruz de León

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Cruz de León

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Nuevo

Airports Near Cruz de León

7 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
Los Pipos 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 Cruz de León

What is the population of Cruz de León?

Cruz de León has a population of 517 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 73.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cruz de León?

Cruz de León 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 Cruz de León?

The job market in Cruz de León is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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