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El Laurel, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

El Laurel is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,470. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,470 Population 4/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
41.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,470
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population1,470
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates18.2746°, -95.3288°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation41.4 inches (1,051 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Laurel

El Laurel is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,470. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: El Laurel vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Laurel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area356.8 sq mi (924.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.2746°N, 95.3288°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

769 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 74 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 59 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 62 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 121 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 74 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 59 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 11 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 115 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 113 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 135 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 62 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 138 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 93 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 121 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 50 km
Jan 25, 2017 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M5.0 100 km
Aug 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico M4.9 94 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 288 km
2021 Grace Category 3 267 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 223 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 276 km
2010 Karl Category 3 144 km
2007 Dean Category 2 235 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 257 km
2005 Stan Category 1 58 km
1997 Rick Category 1 274 km
1990 Diana Category 2 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 36 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
May 85°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Coldest

El Laurel has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in December to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near El Laurel

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 103.9 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 103.9 FM - XHDQ-FM - Quatro Media - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 103.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
ISTMO 94.9 (Acayucan) - 94.9 FM - XHPTEA-FM - ACayucan, Veracruz 94.9 fm, acayucan AAC+ 80 kbps
LA KEBUENA 93.9 (Acayucan) - 93.9 FM - XHEVZ-FM - Acayucan, Veracruz 93.9 fm, acayucan MP3 128 kbps
MEZKLA FM 104.7 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 104.7 FM - XHPTLA-FM - Grupo Mezkla - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 104.7 fm, américa MP3

Museums in El Laurel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura "Fernando Bustamante"
Museo Regional
Museo Regional Comunitario
Museo Regional Tuxtleco
Museo Tres Zapotes
Museo y Centro ceremonial "El Ahijado"

Libraries in El Laurel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal María Boettinger de Álvarez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in El Laurel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Juárez

Airports Near El Laurel

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall 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 Laurel

What is the population of El Laurel?

El Laurel has a population of 1,470 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 356.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Laurel?

El Laurel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Laurel?

The job market in El Laurel is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

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