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El Capulín, Mexico

México · Mexico

El Capulín is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 528. Elevation: 7,936 ft (2,419 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

528 Population 1/sq mi density
7,936 ft Elevation 2,419 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population528
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation7,936 ft (2,419 m)
Population528
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation7,936 ft (2,419 m)
Coordinates20.2276°, -100.3643°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (467 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Capulín

El Capulín is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 528. The city sits at an elevation of 7,936 feet (2,419 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: El Capulín vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Capulín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,936 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,936 ft (2,419 m)
Area393.1 sq mi (1,018.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates20.2276°N, 100.3643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 104 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 56 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 79 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 122 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 87 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 84 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 140 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 73 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 128 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 123 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 120 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 31 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 44 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 62 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 87 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 281 km
2021 Rick Category 2 272 km
2021 Grace Category 1 279 km
1996 Boris Category 1 257 km
1993 Gert Category 2 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 93 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 140 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 151 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 6.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Capulín has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Capulín

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato MP3
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM MP3 128 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Capulín

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Muñeca Artesanal

Libraries in El Capulín

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in El Capulín

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 8 de Diciembre
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in El Capulín

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Capulín

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Capulín

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Capilla de La Santa Cruz
Capilla de La Santa Cruz

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 El Capulín

What is the population of El Capulín?

El Capulín has a population of 528 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 393.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Capulín?

El Capulín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Capulín?

The job market in El Capulín is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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