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El Arenal, Mexico
Hidalgo · Mexico
El Arenal is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 2,933. Elevation: 6,726 ft (2,050 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Arenal
El Arenal is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 125.9 km2 (48.6 sq mi).
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 2,933 |
| Population Density | 715 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,726 ft (2,050 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.2226°, -98.9096° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Hidalgo |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.8 inches (629 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Arenal
El Arenal is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 2,933. The city sits at an elevation of 6,726 feet (2,050 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: El Arenal vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 94 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in El Arenal
El Arenal has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 469 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,726 ft (2,050 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 715/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2226°N, 98.9096°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 129 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 153 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 164 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 167 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
El Arenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 55°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.3").
Schools in El Arenal
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preparatoria Luis Enrique Erro | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Bartolomé Vargas Lugo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Arenal
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA COMADRE 104.5 (Pachuca) - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo | 104.5 fm, acir | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM | 88.5, 88.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM | 88.5, 88.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalg o | 95.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CRYSTAL 106.1 (Pachuca) - 106.1 FM - XHPCA-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo | 106.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RADIO DISNEY 95.7 (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo | 95.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| MIX 92.5 (Pachuca) - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador | 94.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in El Arenal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajolotario Miquiztli Xolotl | ||||
| Archivo Historico y Museo de Mineria, Asociación Civil | ||||
| Casa de Cultura Pachuca | ||||
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Centro Cultural Bicentenario | ||||
| Centro Cultural del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Espacio Cultural Comunitario | ||||
| Foro cultural Efren Rebolledo | ||||
| Mina la Dificultad | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico y Sala de Fotografía | ||||
| Museo Casa Grande | ||||
| Museo de Arte Virreinal | ||||
| Museo de la Fotografía | ||||
| Museo de la Labranza | ||||
| Museo de Medicina Laboral | ||||
| Museo de miniaturas | ||||
| Museo de miniaturas | ||||
| Museo del Paste | ||||
| Museo El Rehilete | ||||
| Museo Mina Concepción | ||||
| Museo Mina de Acosta | ||||
| Museo Municipal Santiago de Anaya | ||||
| Salon de la Fama del Futbol |
Libraries in El Arenal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo General del Estado de Hidalgo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunitaria | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Escolar | 0.0 | |||||
| biblioteca ixcuinquitlapilco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Horacio Baños | 0.0 | |||||
| Dr. Antonio Peñafiel | 0.0 | |||||
| Edificio IV | 0.0 | |||||
| Efren Rebolledo | 0.0 | |||||
| Horacio Baños | 0.0 | |||||
| Horacio Baños | 0.0 | |||||
| Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Profra. María Pineiro Ruíz | 0.0 | |||||
| UAEH Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Arenal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado 20 de noviembre | |||||
| Mercado 8 De Julio | |||||
| Mercado Aquiles Serdán | |||||
| Mercado Barreteros | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de flores | |||||
| Mercado El Palmar | |||||
| Mercado El Palmar | |||||
| Mercado Genaro Guzmán Mayer | |||||
| Mercado Juan C. Doria | |||||
| Mercado Las fuentes | |||||
| Mercado Miguel Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Revolución | |||||
| Mercado Sonorita | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Benito Juárez | |||||
| Plaza El Parian | |||||
| tianguis de autos |
Clinics in El Arenal
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Arenal
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Arenal
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Arenal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Arenal
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | Large Airport |
| Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) | — | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios Ortiz | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Rancho Lanzarote | — | Small Airport |
| Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana | — | Small Airport |
| Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport | AZP | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Arenal
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohólicos Anónimos | ||
| BUENA VOLUNTAD PACHUCA | ||
| CRIH Hidalgo | ||
| Neuròticos anonimos | ||
| Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Arenal?
El Arenal has a population of 2,933 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 715 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Arenal?
El Arenal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.8 inches.
How is the job market in El Arenal?
The job market in El Arenal is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.