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El Potrerillo, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

El Potrerillo is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 608. Elevation: 8,274 ft (2,522 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

608 Population 7/sq mi density
8,274 ft Elevation 2,522 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
59.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population608
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain59.9 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation8,274 ft (2,522 m)
Population608
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation8,274 ft (2,522 m)
Coordinates19.0587°, -97.1642°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation59.9 inches (1,521 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Potrerillo

El Potrerillo is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 608. The city sits at an elevation of 8,274 feet (2,522 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: El Potrerillo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Potrerillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,274 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,274 ft (2,522 m)
Area87.1 sq mi (225.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates19.0587°N, 97.1642°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.00"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 27, 2024.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 80 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 112 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 119 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 129 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 74 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 128 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 115 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 111 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Feb 20, 2015 8 km WNW of Santiago, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 112 km
Sep 1, 1997 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 136 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Sep 27, 2024 7 km W of Flor Batavia, Mexico M4.2 134 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 170 km
2017 Katia Category 2 172 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 120 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 295 km
2010 Karl Category 3 42 km
2007 Dean Category 2 161 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 160 km
2005 Stan Category 1 244 km
2000 Keith Category 1 263 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 273 km
1993 Gert Category 2 241 km
1990 Diana Category 2 206 km
1988 Debby Category 1 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 12 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 15 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 32 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 40 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 48 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 75 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 81 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 153 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 156 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
February 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 8.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.8 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 8.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 10.0 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in Coldest

El Potrerillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near El Potrerillo

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 256 kbps
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz 98.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Potrerillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Consistorial
Casa de Leyendas
MURO Museo Raices Orizaba
Museo de Arte del Estado de Veracruz
Museo de Arte Popular de Veracruz
Museo de Córdoba
Museo de Historia del Futbol
Museo de la Cerveza
Museo de la Hotelería Mexicana
Museo del Café
Museo del Café
Museo Memoria Histórica de Orizaba
Museo Neri Vela
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Polifórum Mier y Pesado
Salón de la Fama

Libraries in El Potrerillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Antonio M. Quirasco"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal De Jose Bernardo Couto0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Rubén Calatayud B.0.0
Fernando Salmerón Roiz0.0
Gral. Mariano Escobedo0.0
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in El Potrerillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comerciantes Tepeaca y Fortín
La Garza
Mercado "3 de Agosto"
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado "Zapata"
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Cerritos
Mercado de Artesanias de las Altas Montañas
Mercado de Flores Venustiano Carranza
Mercado Ejidal
Mercado El Parián
Mercado Floristas
Mercado Juárez
Mercado La Isla
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Melchor Ocampo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Bicentenario
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal de Ixtaczoquitlán
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Naranjal
Mercado Revolución
Mercado Santa Gertrudis
Mercado Tratados de Córdoba
Mercado Zapoapan
Modesto Escalona
Plaza Municipal Chilchotla Puebla
Tianguis "La Llave"
Tianguis "La Vía"
Tianguis "San Martín Texmelucan"
Tianguis El Pueblito
Tianguis La 9
Tianguis Siglo XXI

Stadiums & Teams in El Potrerillo

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio "Rafael Murillo Vidal"
Estadio Beisborama

Airports Near El Potrerillo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Potrerillo

What is the population of El Potrerillo?

El Potrerillo has a population of 608 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 87.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Potrerillo?

El Potrerillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Potrerillo?

The job market in El Potrerillo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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