El Castillo, Mexico
Veracruz · Mexico
El Castillo is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 5,154. Elevation: 3,868 ft (1,179 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
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About El Castillo
El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcan, is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán. The temple building is more formally designated by archaeologists as Chichen Itza Structure 5B18.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 5,154 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1,179 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.5472°, -96.8651° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Veracruz |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.1 inches (1,094 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Castillo
El Castillo is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 5,154. The city sits at an elevation of 3,868 feet (1,179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: El Castillo vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 165 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in El Castillo
El Castillo has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is May (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1401 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,868 ft (1,179 m) |
| Area | 300.1 sq mi (777.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5472°N, 96.8651°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 18 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 31 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 61 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 63 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 72 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 193 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in |
El Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (1.9").
Schools in El Castillo
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comunidad Educativa Salamanca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ánimas Xalapa | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Galileo Ánimas | — | — | — | — |
| Groove School of Music | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Atenea | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Simón Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria José Joaquín de Herrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria México | — | — | — | — |
| TEBAEV | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños Ana María Rodríguez Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Telesecundaria “José Emilio Pacheco” | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños Paulo Freire | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Patria | — | — | — | — |
| Telesecundaria José Vasconcelos | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Castillo
52 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz | 92.9 fm, américa | MP3 256 kbps | |
| 104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz | 104.1 fm, avanradio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz | 88.9 fm, banda | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz | 91.7 fm, amor | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Vida (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, SO | 100.1, 100.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz | 98.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz | 104.9 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz | 95.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Zeta (Navojoa) - 88.9 FM - XHENS-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO | 1980's, 1980s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Que Manda (Guaymas) - 90.1 FM - XHGYS-FM - Radiovisa - Guaymas, Sonora | 90.1 fm, banda | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mejor Ciudad Obregón - 103.3 FM - XHVJS-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO | 103.3, 103.3 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Nuestra (Navojoa) - 1270 AM - XEGL-AM - 642 Media - Navojoa, SO | 1270, 1270 am | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, Sonora | 100.3 fm, baladas en inglés | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Mérida - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán | 103.1 fm, cadena rasa | MP3 | |
| La Bestia Grupera (Nogales) - 103.5 FM - XHRZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora | 103.5 fm, banda | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Consentida San Luis 107.9 | banda, banda norteña | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz | 92.9 fm, américa | MP3 160 kbps | |
| KE 104.5 (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO | 104.5, 104.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Que Manda (Caborca) - 89.9 FM - XHIB-FM - Radiovisa - Caborca, Sonora | 89.9 fm, banda | MP3 256 kbps | |
| AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz | 91.7 fm, amor | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Lobo MX (Hermosillo) - Online - www.radiolobo.mx - Hermosillo, Sonora | estación, grupera | MP3 160 kbps | |
| W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz | 92.9 fm, américa | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Amor 91.7 Xalapa | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad de Sonora (XHUSH-FM, 107.5 MHz FM, Hermosillo) Universidad de Sonora | college radio, culture | MP3 | |
| Fuerza Latina San Luis 102.5 FM | bachata, cumbia | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Super Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM | adult contemporary, grupo audiorama comunicaciones | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Ranchito San Luis 107.1 FM/1460 AM | banda, grupera | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| KY (Navojoa) - 95.5 FM - XHNAS-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Navojoa, Sonora | 95.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| KY (Magdalena de Kino) - 90.7 FM - XHLDC-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Magdalena de Kino, Sonora | 90.7 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| melyh radio | 2000-2021, 2000s | MP3 | |
| Amor 101 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM / 630 AM - XHFX-FM / XEFX-AM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, SO | 101.3, 101.3 fm | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| KE (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, Sonora | 104.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Nogales - 102.7 FM - XHQT-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO | 102.7, 102.7 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arroba FM 101.1 Hermosillo | arroba fm, hermosillo | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SUPER (Puerto Peñasco) - 93.5 FM - XHPPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Puerto Peñasco, SO | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, SO | 99.9, 99.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Centro San Luis 93.9 FM | baladas, baladas en español | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Mejor Nogales - 96.7 FM - XHNGS-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO | 96.7, 96.7 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Ciudad Obregón - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO | 99.3, 99.3 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Maxima 96.3 FM Hermosillo | hermosillo, hits | AAC 130 kbps | |
| KY (Nogales) - 90.3 FM - XHXW-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora | 90.3 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Zeta (Hermosillo) - 93.9 FM - XHMV-FM - Uniradio - Hermosillo, Sonora | 93.9 fm, clásicos | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Activa 89.7 FM Hermosillo | activa, hermosillo | AAC 131 kbps | |
| La Mejor Hermosillo - 98.5 FM - XHBH-FM - MVS Radio - Hermosillo, SO | 98.5, 98.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, SO | 100.3, 100.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, Sonora | 99.9 fm, agua prieta | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Voz del Pitic - 88.1 FM - XHRMO-FM - Democracia y Deliberación Desértica, A.C. - Hermosillo, SO | 88.1, 88.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Bestia Grupera Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM | banda, banda norteña | MP3 96 kbps | |
| la invasora 101.9 FM Hermosillo | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 102.5 Oreja FM | amor, baladas en español | MP3 | |
| La Poderosa 88.9 FM Hermosillo | banda, banda norteña | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad (Hermosillo) - 107.5 FM - XHUSH-FM - Universidad de Sonora - Hermosillo, SO | 107.5, 107.5 fm | MP3 |
Museums in El Castillo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa De La Cultura Xicochimalco | ||||
| Casa Doña Falla Museo de la Música Veracruzana | ||||
| Casa María Enriqueta | ||||
| Galería de Arte Contemporáneo de Xalapa | ||||
| Museo Audiovisual de Historia Natural | ||||
| Museo Casa de Xalapa | ||||
| Museo comunitario de historia y etnografía de Almolonga, Naolinco. | ||||
| Museo de Antropología de Xalapa | ||||
| Museo de la Orquídea | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo El Cafétal Apan | ||||
| Museo El Lencero | ||||
| Museo Fauna de Veracruz |
Libraries in El Castillo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Carlos Fuentes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Contemporánea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Contemporánea | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Humanidades | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Librado Basilio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Librado Basilio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública "José Vasconcelos" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública "José Vasconcelos" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública #301 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal de Xalapa 1092 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Juan Díaz Covarrubias | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Juan Díaz Covarrubias | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal No. 8195 Juan de la Luz Enríquez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca USBI | 0.0 | |||||
| campo de la BENV | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Albomontana Profesor Donato Vázquez Sánchez | 0.0 | |||||
| Cauz | 0.0 | |||||
| Cauz | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Castillo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuicui Curiosidades | Amarillo | |||||
| Eco-tienda Manantial de las Flores | |||||
| Eco-tienda Manantial de las Flores | |||||
| El Bodegón de Semillas | |||||
| El Bodegón de Semillas | |||||
| empeños | |||||
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| Independencia | |||||
| Mercado "Rendón" | |||||
| Mercado Adolfo Ruíz Cortines "La Rotonda" | |||||
| Mercado Centenario | |||||
| Mercado de la Toluca | |||||
| Mercado Encanto | |||||
| Mercado Galeana | |||||
| Mercado Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Jáuregui | |||||
| Mercado Los Sauces | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal 20 de Noviembre | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Enrique L. Soto | |||||
| Mercado San José | |||||
| Mercado Vivo | |||||
| Mercado Vivo | |||||
| Plaza Coatepec | |||||
| Plaza Fidelidad | |||||
| Plaza Macuiltépetl | |||||
| Plaza Macuiltépetl | |||||
| Tianguis "El Moral" | |||||
| Tianguis "Luis G. Rendón" | |||||
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Hotels in El Castillo
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in El Castillo
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Castillo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in El Castillo
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Castillo
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Castillo
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in El Castillo
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Castillo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveceria la Brújula | ||||
| Cerveceria la Brújula | ||||
| Cervercería Artesanal Niebla | ||||
| Cervercería Artesanal Niebla | ||||
| Deposito Corona | ||||
| Deposito Corona | ||||
| Deposito Corona | ||||
| Deposito Corona | ||||
| Superfrío "La Coapexpeña" | ||||
| Superfrío "La Coapexpeña" |
Stadiums & Teams in El Castillo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Castillo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Heriberto Jara International Airport | VER | Large Airport |
| El Lencero Airport | JAL | Medium Airport |
| Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Pajarera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Ana Maloapan Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Castillo
27 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arias Medical Clinic | ||
| Casa de Salud Congregación Marco A. Muñoz | ||
| Centro de Especialidades Médicas | ||
| Centro de Estudios Especializados de Xalapa | ||
| Centro de Salud Urbano Miguel Alemán | ||
| Centro Urológico de Xalapa | ||
| Clínica Cima | ||
| Clínica de Odontología y Medicina | ||
| Clínica de Rehabilitación San José | ||
| Clínica Médica "San Juditas" | ||
| Club Maternidad Integral | ||
| DIF | ||
| Laboratorio Alfa | ||
| Laboratorio de Referencia Aplicada | ||
| Laboratorios | ||
| Laboratorios | ||
| Laboratorios Chopo | ||
| Laboratorios del Pedregal | ||
| Laboratorios Guerrero | ||
| Laboratorios Guerrero | ||
| Laboratorios Guerrero | ||
| Laboratorios Rivas | ||
| Médica San Ángel | ||
| Multiservicios Médicos de Xalapa | ||
| Radiodent | ||
| Salud Digna | ||
| Unidad de Inteligencia Epidemiológica en Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Castillo
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| La Cruz | |
| Parroquia Santa María de Guadalupe | |
| Virgen de Juquila |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Castillo
What is the population of El Castillo?
El Castillo has a population of 5,154 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 300.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Castillo?
El Castillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.
How is the job market in El Castillo?
The job market in El Castillo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 165 business establishments in the area.
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