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El Chacal, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

El Chacal is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,211. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,211 Population 113/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,211
Density113/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population1,211
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates20.2223°, -97.4603°
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 El Chacal

El Chacal is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,211. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 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 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: El Chacal vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Chacal 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 302 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

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates20.2223°N, 97.4603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 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 60 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 77 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 133 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 100 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 115 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 130 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 92 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 147 km
Aug 16, 2003 3 km SSE of Santa Cecilia Tepetitlán, Mexico M3.6 118 km
Aug 16, 2003 0 km W of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M3.5 120 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 109 km
Mar 31, 1998 1 km NNE of San Juan Tuxco, Mexico M3.4 148 km
Jun 20, 1999 0 km ENE of San Lucas el Grande, Mexico M3.3 147 km
Nov 7, 2000 0 km SW of Santa Clara, Mexico M3.2 131 km
Nov 8, 2000 1 km SW of José María Morelos (San José), Mexico M3.2 133 km
Mar 16, 1999 5 km S of Jaltepec, Mexico M3.0 137 km
Dec 10, 1998 3 km SW of Santa María Actipac, Mexico M2.9 143 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 40 km
2017 Katia Category 2 56 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 93 km
2010 Karl Category 3 159 km
2007 Dean Category 2 35 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 49 km
2000 Keith Category 1 168 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 154 km
1993 Gert Category 2 109 km
1990 Diana Category 2 76 km
1988 Debby Category 1 56 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 60 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 87 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 96 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 102 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 106 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 121 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 134 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 165 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 170 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 7.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in

El Chacal has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near El Chacal

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIDA ROMÁNTICA 100.9 (Poza Rica) - 100.9 FM - XHEJD-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 100.9 fm, américa MP3
ARROBA FM 89.3 (Poza Rica) - 89.3 FM - XHRRR-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 89.3 fm, @fm MP3
Globo 102.7 (Poza Rica) - 102.7 FM - XHPR-FM - MVS Poza Rica (Estudio 101.9) - Poza Rica, Veracruz 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (Poza Rica) - 105.9 FM - XHCOV-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
LA MEGA 106.1 (Agua Dulce) - 106.1 FM - XHSCID-FM - Comunicación Hidromila - Agua Dulce, Veracruz 106.1 fm, agua dulce MP3
EXA FM 101.9 (Poza Rica) - 101.9 FM - XHRIC-FM - MVS Poza Rica (Estudio 101.9) - Poza Rica, Veracruz 101.9 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Chacal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de sitio de Cuetzalan
Teodoro Cano
Zona Arqueológica "El Tajín"

Farmers Markets in El Chacal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal "Miguel Hidalgo"

Airports Near El Chacal

10 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
Fausto Vega Santander AirportSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport

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 Chacal

What is the population of El Chacal?

El Chacal has a population of 1,211 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 10.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Chacal?

El Chacal 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 El Chacal?

The job market in El Chacal is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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