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El Contento, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

El Contento is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 508. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

508 Population 1/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population508
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain55.9 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population508
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates18.6297°, -96.1981°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation55.9 inches (1,420 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Contento

El Contento is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 508. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: El Contento vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Contento has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area825.4 sq mi (2,137.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates18.6297°N, 96.1981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 133 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 120 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 57 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 122 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 76 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 96 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 123 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 130 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 147 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 105 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 91 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 74 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 60 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 107 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 109 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 139 km
Jun 3, 2011 14 km ENE of Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico M4.6 140 km
Aug 20, 2007 5 km S of Santiago Choápam, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 221 km
2017 Katia Category 2 239 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 158 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 298 km
2010 Karl Category 3 67 km
2007 Dean Category 2 212 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 208 km
2005 Stan Category 1 137 km
2000 Keith Category 1 286 km
1993 Gert Category 2 288 km
1990 Diana Category 2 245 km
1988 Debby Category 1 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 105 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 121 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 127 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 129 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 135 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 139 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 152 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
October 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in

El Contento has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near El Contento

46 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Vida (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, SO 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
MAR FM 99.7 (Veracruz) - 99.7 FM - XHPB-FM - Grupo FM Multimedios - Boca del Río, Veracruz 99.7 fm, américa AAC
La Zeta (Navojoa) - 88.9 FM - XHENS-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
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
RADIO FÓRMULA 89.1 (Veracruz) - 89.1 FM - XHAVR-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Boca del Río, Veracruz 89.1 fm, alvarado AAC
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
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 MEJOR FM 100.5 (Veracruz) - 100.5 FM - XHVE-FM - MVS Radio - Boca del Río, Veracruz 100.5 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 48 kbps
TRIÓN 106.1 (Veracruz) - 106.1 FM - XHETF-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Boca del Río, Veracruz 106.1 fm, alternative AAC
La Nuestra (Navojoa) - 1270 AM - XEGL-AM - 642 Media - Navojoa, SO 1270, 1270 am MP3 192 kbps
Radio Lobo MX (Hermosillo) - Online - www.radiolobo.mx - Hermosillo, Sonora estación, grupera MP3 160 kbps
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, Sonora 100.3 fm, baladas en inglés MP3 128 kbps
SOY FM 101.7 (Veracruz) - 101.7 FM - XHPR-FM - Valanci Media Group - Boca del Río, Veracruz 101.7 fm, américa AAC
La Que Manda (Guaymas) - 90.1 FM - XHGYS-FM - Radiovisa - Guaymas, Sonora 90.1 fm, banda MP3 128 kbps
la invasora 101.9 FM Hermosillo banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad de Sonora (XHUSH-FM, 107.5 MHz FM, Hermosillo) Universidad de Sonora college radio, culture 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
KY (Navojoa) - 95.5 FM - XHNAS-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Navojoa, Sonora 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
La Zeta (Hermosillo) - 93.9 FM - XHMV-FM - Uniradio - Hermosillo, Sonora 93.9 fm, clásicos MP3 128 kbps
melyh radio 2000-2021, 2000s MP3
KY (Magdalena de Kino) - 90.7 FM - XHLDC-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Magdalena de Kino, Sonora 90.7 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
La Mejor Hermosillo - 98.5 FM - XHBH-FM - MVS Radio - Hermosillo, SO 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Ranchito San Luis 107.1 FM/1460 AM banda, grupera AAC+ 64 kbps
Super Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM adult contemporary, grupo audiorama comunicaciones MP3 96 kbps
Fuerza Latina San Luis 102.5 FM bachata, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Nogales - 96.7 FM - XHNGS-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO 96.7, 96.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Globo - 91.1 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news MP3 128 kbps
102.5 Oreja FM amor, baladas en español MP3
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 Bestia Grupera Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM banda, banda norteña MP3 96 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
Amor 101 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM / 630 AM - XHFX-FM / XEFX-AM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, SO 101.3, 101.3 fm AAC+ 128 kbps
Activa 89.7 FM Hermosillo activa, hermosillo AAC 131 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

Farmers Markets in El Contento

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "20 de Junio"
Mercado "20 de Noviembre"
Mercado 5 de Mayo
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Cotaxla

Airports Near El Contento

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Contento

What is the population of El Contento?

El Contento has a population of 508 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 825.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Contento?

El Contento has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Contento?

The job market in El Contento is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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