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Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Cuetzala del Progreso is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 2,319. Elevation: 3,694 ft (1,126 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2,319 Population 10/sq mi density
3,694 ft Elevation 1,126 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
40.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cuetzala del Progreso

Cuetzala del Progreso

Cuetzala del Progreso is a municipality in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Its municipal seat is Cuetzala del Progreso. It covers an area of 49.8 km2. In 2005, its population was 9,869.

People

Population2,319
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Population2,319
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Coordinates18.1347°, -99.8319°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,027 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuetzala del Progreso

Cuetzala del Progreso is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 2,319. The city sits at an elevation of 3,694 feet (1,126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 74 business establishments.

Income: Cuetzala del Progreso vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cuetzala del Progreso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,694 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Area239.1 sq mi (619.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates18.1347°N, 99.8319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,641 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 146 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 149 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 134 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 139 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 74 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 144 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 63 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 145 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 134 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 100 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 123 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 48 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 67 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 133 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 131 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 145 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 57 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 128 km
2024 John Category 3 93 km
2023 Otis Category 5 69 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 256 km
2021 Rick Category 2 227 km
2017 Max Category 1 182 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 214 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 292 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 274 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 253 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 127 km
1996 Alma Category 2 272 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 296 km
1996 Boris Category 1 177 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 288 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 163 km
1984 Odile Category 2 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 107 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 149 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 127 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 107 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 128 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 146 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 110 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 148 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 140 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 109 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 129 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 147 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 161 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 171 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in
August 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
December 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in

Cuetzala del Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Cuetzala del Progreso

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Adolfo Lopez Mateos
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Radio Stations near Cuetzala del Progreso

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Cuetzala del Progreso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Cocula, Gro
Mercado Municipal de Teloloapan

Airports Near Cuetzala del Progreso

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Cuetzala del Progreso

What is the population of Cuetzala del Progreso?

Cuetzala del Progreso has a population of 2,319 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 239.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuetzala del Progreso?

Cuetzala del Progreso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches.

How is the job market in Cuetzala del Progreso?

The job market in Cuetzala del Progreso is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 74 business establishments in the area.

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