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Cuesta Blanca, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Cuesta Blanca is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 3,946. Elevation: 7,776 ft (2,370 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

3,946 Population 17/sq mi density
7,776 ft Elevation 2,370 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,946
Density17/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation7,776 ft (2,370 m)
Population3,946
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation7,776 ft (2,370 m)
Coordinates18.8454°, -97.4675°
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 Cuesta Blanca

Cuesta Blanca is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 3,946. The city sits at an elevation of 7,776 feet (2,370 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 126 business establishments.

Income: Cuesta Blanca vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)126

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cuesta Blanca 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 7,776 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

Elevation7,776 ft (2,370 m)
Area231.5 sq mi (599.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates18.8454°N, 97.4675°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 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 M7.1 113 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 51 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 93 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 132 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 143 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 81 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 111 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 81 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 142 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 93 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 105 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 117 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 109 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 102 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 273 km
2024 John Category 3 291 km
2021 Grace Category 3 186 km
2017 Katia Category 2 199 km
2017 Max Category 1 283 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 157 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 265 km
2010 Karl Category 3 71 km
2007 Dean Category 2 185 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 188 km
2005 Stan Category 1 272 km
2000 Keith Category 1 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 286 km
1993 Gert Category 2 262 km
1990 Diana Category 2 229 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 270 km
1988 Debby Category 1 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 29 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 40 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 47 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 59 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 79 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 93 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 119 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 123 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 129 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 139 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 177 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 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Cuesta Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Cuesta Blanca

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 Cuesta Blanca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Comunitario Tlamayocan

Farmers Markets in Cuesta Blanca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo

Airports Near Cuesta Blanca

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall 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

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 Cuesta Blanca

What is the population of Cuesta Blanca?

Cuesta Blanca has a population of 3,946 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 231.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuesta Blanca?

Cuesta Blanca 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 Cuesta Blanca?

The job market in Cuesta Blanca is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 126 business establishments in the area.

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