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El Higo, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

El Higo is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 8,459. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,459 Population 44/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About El Higo

El Higo is a village in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Located in the state's Huasteca Alta region, it serves as the seat of the surrounding municipality El Higo.

People

Population8,459
Density44/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population8,459
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates21.7671°, -98.4519°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,044 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Higo

El Higo is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 8,459. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 271 business establishments.

Income: El Higo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)271

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Higo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area190.3 sq mi (492.9 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates21.7671°N, 98.4519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 21, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 107 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 114 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 117 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 82 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 86 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 111 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 47 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 84 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 87 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 116 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 112 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 150 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 125 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 128 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 161 km
2017 Katia Category 2 191 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 275 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 256 km
2010 Alex Category 2 231 km
2007 Dean Category 2 185 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 199 km
2000 Keith Category 1 109 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 80 km
1993 Gert Category 2 76 km
1990 Diana Category 2 146 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 274 km
1988 Debby Category 1 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in
June 85°F (29°C) 6.0 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in
August 83°F (29°C) 5.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in

El Higo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 66°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in El Higo

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
COVAEV 19 - - - -
Escuela Secundaria General Ignacio Zaragoza - UPAV - - - -
Esc. Jose Maria Morelos y Pavón - - - -
Esc. Miguel Alemán - - - -
Benito Juarez - - - -
TEC Extencion Panuco - - - -
Escuela Primaria Vicente Guerrero - - - -
Prim. Lázaro Cárdenas Las Badeas - - - -
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Radio Stations near El Higo

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

Libraries in El Higo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
20 de Noviembre0.0

Farmers Markets in El Higo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in El Higo

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Herradura
Tacos de Amado

Monuments in El Higo

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Figura Prehispanica

Gas Stations in El Higo

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Higo
Pemex

Banks in El Higo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HSBC

Breweries in El Higo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Airports Near El Higo

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco Javier Mina International AirportTAMMedium Airport
Cerro Azul Airport-Small Airport
Chantol Airstrip-Small Airport
Covadonga Airport-Small Airport
Cruz Negra Airstrip-Small Airport
Cuatro Caminos Airport-Small Airport
El Frater Airport-Small Airport
El Rocio Airstrip-Small Airport
Hualul Airport-Small Airport
Ju-Bar Airport-Small Airport
La Ensenada Airport-Small Airport
La Mesa Airstrip-Small Airport
La Poza Airport-Small Airport
La Simiente Airstrip-Small Airport
Los Aztecas Airport-Small Airport
Los Aztecas I Airstrip-Small Airport
Los Cerones Airport-Small Airport
Moctezuma Airport-Small Airport
Nuevo Temalacaco Airport-Small Airport
Piedra de Cal Airport-Small Airport
Plan de Iguala Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Trofis Airport-Small Airport
Tampachiche Airport-Small Airport
Tamuín National AirportTSLSmall Airport
Tanchijol Airstrip-Small Airport
Tancholin Airport-Small Airport
Topila Airport-Small Airport
Yack Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Higo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agua viva
Iglesia Adventista del Septimo dia
Iglesia Del Rosario
Iglesia San José de las Montañas
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

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 Higo

What is the population of El Higo?

El Higo has a population of 8,459 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 190.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Higo?

El Higo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

How is the job market in El Higo?

The job market in El Higo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 271 business establishments in the area.

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