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El Gavilán, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

El Gavilán is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 564. Elevation: 745 ft (227 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

564 Population 940/sq mi density
745 ft Elevation 227 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population564
Density940/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Population564
Population Density940 / sq mi
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Coordinates21.2109°, -98.0084°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (992 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Gavilán

El Gavilán is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 564. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet (227 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: El Gavilán vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Gavilán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density940/sq mi
Coordinates21.2109°N, 98.0084°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.51"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 21, 2011.

Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 135 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 102 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 133 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 103 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 129 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 140 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 141 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 130 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 132 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 145 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 85 km
2017 Katia Category 2 116 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 199 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 270 km
2010 Karl Category 3 280 km
2007 Dean Category 2 108 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 123 km
2000 Keith Category 1 123 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 54 km
1993 Gert Category 2 33 km
1990 Diana Category 2 72 km
1988 Debby Category 1 93 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
November 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Coldest

El Gavilán has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and March the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near El Gavilán

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Huasteca - 90.5 FM - XHTI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tantoyuca, Veracruz 90.5 fm, américa MP3

Farmers Markets in El Gavilán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near El Gavilán

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Cabo Rojo AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Fausto Vega Santander AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
Isla del Toro AirstripSmall Airport
Isla Fronton AirportSmall Airport
Isla Juana Ramirez AirstripSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirstripSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin 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 Gavilán

What is the population of El Gavilán?

El Gavilán has a population of 564 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 940 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Gavilán?

El Gavilán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Gavilán?

The job market in El Gavilán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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