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Cuetzalan, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Cuetzalan is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 5,785. Elevation: 3,212 ft (979 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

5,785 Population 76/sq mi density
3,212 ft Elevation 979 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cuetzalan

Cuetzalan

Cuetzalan is a small town set high in the hills in the north of the Mexican state of Puebla, 183 kilometres (114 mi) from Puebla, the state capital.

People

Population5,785
Density76/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Population5,785
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Coordinates20.0177°, -97.5228°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation83.1 inches (2,110 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuetzalan

Cuetzalan is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 5,785. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet (979 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 185 business establishments.

Income: Cuetzalan vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)185

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cuetzalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Area75.7 sq mi (196.2 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates20.0177°N, 97.5228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2016.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 39 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 86 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 128 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 96 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 100 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 136 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 147 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 140 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 68 km
Feb 14, 2003 2 km SSE of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M3.8 147 km
Feb 22, 2003 1 km S of San Lucas Atzala, Mexico M3.8 144 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 128 km
Mar 22, 1999 0 km E of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.8 147 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 57 km
2017 Katia Category 2 78 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 96 km
2010 Karl Category 3 146 km
2007 Dean Category 2 59 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 69 km
2000 Keith Category 1 191 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 177 km
1993 Gert Category 2 132 km
1990 Diana Category 2 99 km
1988 Debby Category 1 79 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 38 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 70 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 82 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 83 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 90 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 100 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 113 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 146 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 150 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 160 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 10.3 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 11.2 in
August 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 16.1 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in

Cuetzalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 81.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.1") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Cuetzalan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
BUAP
Escuela Secundaria Alejandrina Rubio de Enriquez
Preparatoria Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
Escuela Primaria Jose María Gutierrez
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Radio Stations near Cuetzalan

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
LA MEGA 106.1 (Agua Dulce) - 106.1 FM - XHSCID-FM - Comunicación Hidromila - Agua Dulce, Veracruz 106.1 fm, agua dulce MP3
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Cuetzalan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario
Museo de sitio de Cuetzalan
Museo Xolapancalli

Libraries in Cuetzalan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa Elena0.0

Farmers Markets in Cuetzalan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Filomeno Mata
Mercado Luis Donaldo Colosio
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal "Guadalupe de los Pinos"
Mercado Victoria

Hotels in Cuetzalan

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Posada Cuezalan
Posada Jarritos
Posada Molina
Posada Quetzallin

Restaurants in Cuetzalan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cacao
Taselotzin

Cafes in Cuetzalan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tosepan Kajfen

Bus Stations in Cuetzalan

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación Ruta Tzinacapan
Sitio Cuetzalan-Rayon
Terminal ADO AU VIA
Terminal Zacapoaxtla

Gas Stations in Cuetzalan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil

Banks in Cuetzalan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Compartamos Banco

Breweries in Cuetzalan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Centro Botanero La Cabañita
Proveedora de cerveza teziuteca

Stadiums & Teams in Cuetzalan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cuetzalan

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
El Cristo AirportSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cuetzalan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - Iglesia de los Jarritos

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 Cuetzalan

What is the population of Cuetzalan?

Cuetzalan has a population of 5,785 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 75.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuetzalan?

Cuetzalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.1 inches.

How is the job market in Cuetzalan?

The job market in Cuetzalan is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 185 business establishments in the area.

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