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Cuacnopalan, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Cuacnopalan is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 8,516. Elevation: 7,306 ft (2,227 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

8,516 Population 37/sq mi density
7,306 ft Elevation 2,227 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population8,516
Density37/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation7,306 ft (2,227 m)
Population8,516
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation7,306 ft (2,227 m)
Coordinates18.8176°, -97.5112°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuacnopalan

Cuacnopalan is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 8,516. The city sits at an elevation of 7,306 feet (2,227 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 273 business establishments.

Income: Cuacnopalan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)273

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cuacnopalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,306 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,306 ft (2,227 m)
Area231.5 sq mi (599.6 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates18.8176°N, 97.5112°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 27, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 107 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 49 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 92 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 137 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 75 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 106 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 75 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 137 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 97 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 103 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 142 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 106 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 115 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 144 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 99 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 139 km
May 30, 2018 6 km SE of San Agustín Atenango, Mexico M4.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 268 km
2024 John Category 3 285 km
2021 Grace Category 3 188 km
2017 Katia Category 2 203 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 163 km
2017 Max Category 1 278 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 261 km
2010 Karl Category 3 75 km
2007 Dean Category 2 188 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 192 km
2005 Stan Category 1 276 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 282 km
1993 Gert Category 2 265 km
1990 Diana Category 2 232 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 265 km
1988 Debby Category 1 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 35 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 45 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 51 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 63 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 84 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 96 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 119 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 124 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 126 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 136 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
August 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Cuacnopalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 54°F in December to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Cuacnopalan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3

Museums in Cuacnopalan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento
Convento
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Comunitario Tlamayocan
Museo de sitio de Teteles de Santo Nombre

Farmers Markets in Cuacnopalan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Tianguis La Asuncion

Hotels in Cuacnopalan

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cuacnopalan
San Fabian

Restaurants in Cuacnopalan

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Max
Niño Trailero
Wall-E

Cafes in Cuacnopalan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MSD @Internet
San Sebastián

Gas Stations in Cuacnopalan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Cuacnopalan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Stadiums & Teams in Cuacnopalan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cuacnopalan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cuacnopalan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Sebastián Mártir

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 Cuacnopalan

What is the population of Cuacnopalan?

Cuacnopalan has a population of 8,516 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 231.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuacnopalan?

Cuacnopalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cuacnopalan?

The job market in Cuacnopalan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 273 business establishments in the area.

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