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El Potrero, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

El Potrero is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,269. Elevation: 6,890 ft (2,100 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

1,269 Population 18/sq mi density
6,890 ft Elevation 2,100 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
13.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,269
Density18/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain13.6 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation6,890 ft (2,100 m)
Population1,269
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation6,890 ft (2,100 m)
Coordinates18.6783°, -97.2561°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation13.6 inches (346 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Potrero

El Potrero is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,269. The city sits at an elevation of 6,890 feet (2,100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: El Potrero vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Potrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,890 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,890 ft (2,100 m)
Area71.2 sq mi (184.5 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.6783°N, 97.2561°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 131 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 38 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 70 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 141 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 88 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 118 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 133 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 85 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 86 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 113 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 94 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 95 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 85 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 139 km
May 30, 2018 6 km SE of San Agustín Atenango, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 136 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 272 km
2024 John Category 3 289 km
2021 Grace Category 3 208 km
2017 Katia Category 2 214 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 162 km
2017 Max Category 1 281 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 252 km
2010 Karl Category 3 54 km
2007 Dean Category 2 203 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 203 km
2005 Stan Category 1 248 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 277 km
1993 Gert Category 2 282 km
1990 Diana Category 2 248 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 271 km
1988 Debby Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 39 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 53 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 70 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 73 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 91 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 113 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 122 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 149 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 156 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 6.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 60°F (15°C) 5.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 6.2 in Wettest
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in Coldest

El Potrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near El Potrero

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
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
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Museums in El Potrero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Consistorial
Casa de Leyendas
Evolutions museum
Evolutions museum
MURO Museo Raices Orizaba
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo de Arte del Estado de Veracruz
Museo de Arte Popular de Veracruz
Museo de Historia del Futbol
Museo de la Cerveza
Museo de la Hotelería Mexicana
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán
Museo Memoria Histórica de Orizaba
Museo Neri Vela
Polifórum Mier y Pesado
Salón de la Fama

Libraries in El Potrero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal De Jose Bernardo Couto0.0
Gral. Mariano Escobedo0.0

Farmers Markets in El Potrero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Purisima
Lic. Benito Juarez
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado "Zapata"
Mercado 16 de Marzo
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Cerritos
Mercado de Artesanias de las Altas Montañas
Mercado de Flores Venustiano Carranza
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Melchor Ocampo
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal de Ixtaczoquitlán
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado San Sebastian
Mercado Santa Gertrudis
Modesto Escalona
Tianguis La 9

Stadiums & Teams in El Potrero

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Potrero

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Potrero

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Independencia
CLINICA OFTALMOLOGICA LA LUZ TEHUACAN
CLINICA OFTALMOLOGICA LA LUZ TEHUACAN
MEDICAL CENTER

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 Potrero

What is the population of El Potrero?

El Potrero has a population of 1,269 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 71.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Potrero?

El Potrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.6 inches.

How is the job market in El Potrero?

El Potrero has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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