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El Crestón, Mexico
Hidalgo · Mexico
El Crestón is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 563. Elevation: 6,791 ft (2,070 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 563 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,791 ft (2,070 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.0617°, -99.3664° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Hidalgo |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.8 inches (705 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Crestón
El Crestón is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 563. The city sits at an elevation of 6,791 feet (2,070 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: El Crestón vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,791 ft (2,070 m) |
| Area | 185.3 sq mi (479.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0617°N, 99.3664°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 112 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 114 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 118 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
El Crestón has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near El Crestón
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal (Valle de México) - 103.7 FM - XHCME-FM - Grupo Siete - Coacalco / Melchor Ocampo, EM | 103.7, 103.7 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM | 88.5, 88.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM | 88.5, 88.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Digital 80s Radio | hi nrg, high energy | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador | 94.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in El Crestón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archeological Site of Tula | ||||
| Centro Cultural de Tepeji del Río | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico de Tula “Jorge R. Acosta” | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico y Sala de Fotografía | ||||
| Museo de Jilotepec | ||||
| Parque museo del ferrocarril | ||||
| Sala de Orientación y Servicios Guadalupe Mastache | ||||
| Sala Histórica Quetzalcoatl |
Libraries in El Crestón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Digital Soyaniquilpan | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Alfonso Cravioto | 0.0 | |||||
| José María Morelos | 0.0 | |||||
| JUANA DE ASBAJE | 0.0 | |||||
| Lic. Benito Juárez García | 0.0 | |||||
| Octavio Díaz | 0.0 | |||||
| Prof. Isauro Rodríguez Estrada | 0.0 | |||||
| Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Crestón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Cruz Azul | |||||
| Mercado de Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Mixquiahuala | |||||
| Plaza Tlaxcoapan | |||||
| Tianguis Tepeji del Rio |
Gas Stations in El Crestón
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Crestón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Crestón
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | Large Airport |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | Large Airport |
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | Large Airport |
| Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) | — | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios Ortiz | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Rancho Lanzarote | — | Small Airport |
| Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana | — | Small Airport |
| Cadereyta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isaac Castro Sahade Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport | AZP | Small Airport |
| Mexico City Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Quinta Palos Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Crestón
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohólicos Anónimos | ||
| Alcohólicos Anónimos |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Crestón
What is the population of El Crestón?
El Crestón has a population of 563 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 185.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Crestón?
El Crestón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.
How is the job market in El Crestón?
The job market in El Crestón is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.