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El Platanar, Mexico
México · Mexico
El Platanar is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 609. Elevation: 4,160 ft (1,268 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 609 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,160 ft (1,268 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.8302°, -99.4571° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | México |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.4 inches (1,077 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Platanar
El Platanar is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 609. The city sits at an elevation of 4,160 feet (1,268 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: El Platanar vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in El Platanar
El Platanar has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.7°C), the coldest is Dec (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,160 ft (1,268 m) |
| Area | 40.1 sq mi (103.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8302°N, 99.4571°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 44 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 44 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 105 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
El Platanar has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (0.1").
Schools in El Platanar
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emiliano Zapata | — | — | — | — |
| Gral. Álvaro Obregón | — | — | — | — |
| Hogar y Patria | — | — | — | — |
| Tezcatlipoca | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Platanar
31 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero | 96.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FRECUENCIA 106.9 (CDMX) - 106.9 FM - XHSCCA-FM - Comunicadores Comunitarios del Arte y la Cultura, A.C. - Ciudad de México | 106.9 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México | 102.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México | 103.7 fm, banda | MP3 96 kbps | |
| 100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México | 93.3 fm, crystal | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 | además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero | MP3 64 kbps | |
| W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México | 1600 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 88.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México | 101.3 fm, contemporary hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México | 92.5 fm, acir | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM | 91.7, 91.7 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Crystal 104.9 FM | banda, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México | 102.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México | 93.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Crystal 93.3 | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México | 102.1 fm, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México | 101.3 fm, contemporary | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM | 1600, 1600 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| UniRadio 99.7 | radio college | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México | 99.5 fm, capital media | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero | 92.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Crystal 106.1 FM | banda, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México | 1600 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Los 40 Cuernavaca | moderno, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| @FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 93.3 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 93.3 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 107.7 fm, 1970s | MP3 | |
| El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM | musica regional mexicana, regional mexican | MP3 192 kbps | |
| VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in El Platanar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Cultural Xochitepequense | ||||
| El Castillito | ||||
| Museo de Arte Conteporaneo indigena | ||||
| Museo de Ciencia | ||||
| Museo de la ciudad de Cuernavaca | ||||
| Museo de la medicina tradicional y herbolaria | ||||
| Museo de Malinalco | ||||
| Museo del Sitio de Xochicalco | ||||
| Museo Grutas de la Estrella | ||||
| Museo INEEL | ||||
| Museo Morelense de Arte Contemporáneo Juan Soriano | ||||
| Museo Morelense de Arte Popular | ||||
| Museo Robert Brady | ||||
| Palace of Hernan Cortez | ||||
| Papalote Museo del Niño |
Libraries in El Platanar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxcalco | 0.0 | |||||
| Benito Juarez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Andrés Aponte Cardoso | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Digital del Estado de Mexico | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca INEEL | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eliseo Aragón Benítez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ing. Juan Dubernard Ch. | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Platanar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Flores | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado "La Carolina" | |||||
| Mercado "Lázaro Cárdenas" | |||||
| Mercado Adolfo López Mateos | |||||
| Mercado Amatitlan | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Alatavista | |||||
| Mercado de la flor | |||||
| Mercado de Tetecala (Solo los dias Martes) | |||||
| Mercado Emiliano Zapata | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal "Unidad Morelense" | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Adolfo Ruiz Cortines | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Chalma | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tetipac | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xochitepec | |||||
| Mercado municipal Lomas de la Selva | |||||
| Mercado Santos Degollado | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado | |||||
| Plaza "3 de Mayo" | |||||
| Plaza de Artesanías | |||||
| Tianguis de chamilpa | |||||
| Tianguis de Temixco |
Stadiums & Teams in El Platanar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Platanar
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | Large Airport |
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | Large Airport |
| General Mariano Matamoros International Airport | CVJ | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub Valle de Bravo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Chiconcuac | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Cuautla | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de la Hacienda Panoaya | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Taxco | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Los Ojuelos | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Zacacoyuca | — | Small Airport |
| Albatros Residencial Aéreo | — | Small Airport |
| Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana | — | Small Airport |
| Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport | AZP | Small Airport |
| Mexico City Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tenango Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tequesquitengo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vista Hermosa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Platanar
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CAPASITS Cuernavaca | ||
| CAPASITS Cuernavaca | ||
| Centro Quirofisico Y Rehabilitacion | ||
| Vista Hermosa | ||
| Vista Hermosa |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of El Platanar?
El Platanar has a population of 609 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 40.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Platanar?
El Platanar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.
How is the job market in El Platanar?
The job market in El Platanar is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.