El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya, Mexico

Tlaxcala · Mexico

El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya is a small town in Tlaxcala, Mexico with a population of 1,907. Elevation: 8,205 ft (2,501 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,907 Population 714/sq mi density

8,205 ft Elevation 2,501 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

19.0 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,907

Density714/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)

Rain19.0 in/yr

Sunny Days359/yr

Elevation8,205 ft (2,501 m)

Population	1,907
Population Density	714 / sq mi
Elevation	8,205 ft (2,501 m)
Coordinates	19.3919°, -97.9817°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Tlaxcala
Average Temperature	58°F (14°C)
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation	19.0 inches (482 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya

El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya is a small town in Mexico (Tlaxcala) with a population of 1,907. The city sits at an elevation of 8,205 feet (2,501 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 61 business establishments.

Income: El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya

El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 872 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	13.5°C / 56°F	4.5° / 22.5°	5.6
Feb	15.2°C / 59°F	5.8° / 24.6°	9.9
Mar	16.8°C / 62°F	6.8° / 26.7°	10.5
Apr	18.6°C / 65°F	8.9° / 28.3°	33.1
May	19.4°C / 67°F	10.6° / 28.1°	63.1
Jun	18.9°C / 66°F	11.9° / 25.9°	161.7
Jul	18.2°C / 65°F	11.2° / 25.2°	178.1
Aug	18.4°C / 65°F	11.4° / 25.4°	151.7
Sep	18.2°C / 65°F	12.1° / 24.4°	157.6
Oct	17.3°C / 63°F	9.6° / 25°	80.7
Nov	15.4°C / 60°F	6.7° / 24.2°	16.2
Dec	13.7°C / 57°F	4.5° / 22.9°	3.9

El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,205 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above Mexico avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,205 ft (2,501 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density	714/sq mi
Coordinates	19.3919°N, 97.9817°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"

50% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.04"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	108 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	126 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	147 km
May 6, 1994	7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico	M5.3	118 km
Apr 3, 1997	7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico	M5.2	141 km
Feb 3, 2010	5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico	M4.9	124 km
Feb 8, 2016	5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico	M4.7	68 km
Jun 24, 1999	4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico	M4.2	134 km
May 6, 2013	12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico	M4.1	80 km
Feb 4, 2003	Puebla region, Mexico	M4.1	76 km
Apr 21, 1998	central Mexico	M4.1	75 km
Sep 28, 2011	Gulf of America	M4.1	146 km
Apr 27, 2004	6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico	M4.1	143 km
Jan 21, 2002	2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico	M4.1	84 km
Mar 4, 2000	3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico	M4.1	86 km
Mar 21, 1998	8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico	M4.1	72 km
Sep 22, 1998	3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico	M4.0	68 km
Aug 7, 2005	2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico	M4.0	80 km
Nov 3, 2002	8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico	M4.0	16 km
Jul 24, 1999	4 km NNE of Cosoltepec, Mexico	M4.0	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 2	290 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	127 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	163 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	160 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	136 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	142 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	154 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	275 km
1996	Dolly	Category 1	247 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	193 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	178 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	297 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	162 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (55 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	55 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	64 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	73 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	76 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	77 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	79 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	79 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	85 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	88 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	125 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	133 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	189 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	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
June	60°F (15°C)	5.0 in	Wettest
July	59°F (15°C)	4.3 in
August	58°F (14°C)	4.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	3.8 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
December	52°F (11°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 52°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya

63 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	89.3, 89.3 fm	MP3
+Radio en Redes (Atlixco) - Online - www.radioenredes.com - Atlixco, Puebla	américa, atlixco	AAC+
LA COMADRE 105.5 (Puebla) - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	105.5 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, banda	MP3
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU	musica romantica, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA MAGNÍFICA 99.9 (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla	99.9 fm, atlixco	AAC
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
XHRS-FM 90.1 "Radio Disney" Puebla, PU	dance, pop	AAC+ 56 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	103.3, 103.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	92.5 fm, balada pop	MP3 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Puebla - 89.7 FM - XHEPA-FM - Puebla, Puebla	89.7 fm, américa	MP3 24 kbps
UP! 92.5.2 (Puebla) - 92.5 HD2 - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	2000's, 2000s	AAC 40 kbps
XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU	adult contemporary, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
MATCH 90.1 (Puebla) - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	90.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio BUAP - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, Puebla	96.9 fm, benemérita universidad autónoma de puebla	MP3 192 kbps
Stere Max 98.1FM	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO ALTIPLANO 96.5 (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	96.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Ultra (Huauchinango) - 91.7 FM - XHPHBP-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Huauchinango, Puebla	91.7 fm, balada pop	MP3 96 kbps
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	90.1, 90.1 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU	classic hits, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
Puebla FM (Teziutlán)	government, local	AAC 130 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3	—	MP3
La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla	93.5 fm, ciudad serdán	MP3
Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU	96.9, 96.9 fm	MP3 192 kbps
La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla	99.9 fm, atlixco	AAC
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	103.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM	charts, grupo oro	AAC+ 64 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 2	oldies, pop	MP3
Vive FM (Tehuacán) - 106.3 FM - XHETE-FM - Cinco Radio - Tehuacán, Puebla	106.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
La Comadre Puebla - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	105.5, 105.5 fm	MP3 48 kbps
Arroba FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
Radio Altiplano (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL	96.5, 96.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calpulalpan (Calpulalpan) - 94.3 FM - XHCAL-FM - CORACYT - Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala	94.3, 94.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	1430 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
FM Centro (Apizaco) - 100.3 FM - XHXZ-FM - Apizaco, Tlaxcala	100.3 fm, américa	MP3 24 kbps
La K-Pitana	—	MP3
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL	1430, 1430 am	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala) - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	1430 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
+Oxygn Radio (Atlixco) - Online - www.oxygenradio.com - Atlixco, Puebla	américa, atlixco	MP3 320 kbps
SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla	101.3 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla	92.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, américa	MP3
El basurero de Dago	musica, música en español	MP3
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU	94.1, 94.1 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2	baladas, baladas en español	MP3
RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	1120 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Tropical Puebla	—	MP3
Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla]	music, news	MP3 128 kbps
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM	grupo radio cañón, información	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	98.7 fm, américa	AAC
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla	92.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Poderosa (San Martín) - 90.7 FM - XHRTP-FM - Radiorama - San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla	90.7 fm, banda	MP3
Pasión FM (Puebla) - 104.3 FM - XHPUE-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	104.3, 104.3 fm	MP3
La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	1250 am, 95.5 fm	AAC
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
EXA FM 94.1 (Puebla) - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, Puebla	94.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
@FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	95.5 fm, américa	AAC

Museums in El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de Piedra
Museo Comunitario de Ixtacamaxtitlan
Museo Comunitario de la Antigua República de Tlaxcallan
Museo Nacional del Títere
Museo Taurino de Huamantla

Libraries in El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Pública "Zimantepec"		0.0

Farmers Markets in El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado 12 de Mayo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal

Stadiums & Teams in El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya

Team	League	Division

Airports Near El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hermanos Serdán International Airport	PBC	Large Airport
Aeródromo Aerolandia	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Atlixco	—	Small Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana	—	Small Airport
Loma Roja Airport	—	Small Airport
Tlaxcala Airstrip	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

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 Carmen Xalpatlahuaya

What is the population of El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya?

El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya has a population of 1,907 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 714 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya?

El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya?

El Carmen Xalpatlahuaya has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

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