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El Potrero, Mexico
México · Mexico
El Potrero is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 1,047. Elevation: 8,753 ft (2,668 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 1,047 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,753 ft (2,668 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.3063°, -99.9939° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | México |
| Average Temperature | 57°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.9 inches (811 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Potrero
El Potrero is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 1,047. The city sits at an elevation of 8,753 feet (2,668 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: El Potrero vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 34 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in El Potrero
El Potrero has an average annual temperature of 13.4°C (56°F). The hottest month is May (15.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 957 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,753 ft (2,668 m) |
| Area | 146.5 sq mi (379.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3063°N, 99.9939°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 29 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 33 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 94 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 148 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 194 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
El Potrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 48°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.5").
Schools in El Potrero
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Telesecundaria 0027 Emiliano Zapata | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Potrero
22 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México | 93.3 fm, crystal | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México | 95.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán | 89.1 fm, concesión social | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán | 107.1 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México | 92.5 fm, acir | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México | 101.3 fm, contemporary hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México | 1600 am, am | MP3 128 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 | |
| Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM | 91.7, 91.7 fm | MP3 128 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Crystal 104.9 FM | banda, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México | 102.1 fm, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Crystal 106.1 FM | banda, 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 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México | 1600 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM | 104.5, 104.5 fm | 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 |
Museums in El Potrero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Arqueología | ||||
| Museo Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza |
Libraries in El Potrero
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Digital de Amanalco | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Ing. Vicente Vallejo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza | 0.0 | |||||
| Espacio Odisea | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Potrero
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanias | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez | |||||
| Plaza Juárez |
Breweries in El Potrero
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Deposito | ||||
| Makaá |
Airports Near El Potrero
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | Large Airport |
| General Mariano Matamoros International Airport | CVJ | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub Valle de Bravo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Rancho Lanzarote | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Taxco | — | Small Airport |
| Albatros Residencial Aéreo | — | Small Airport |
| Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport | AZP | Small Airport |
| Tequesquitengo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vista Hermosa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Potrero?
El Potrero has a population of 1,047 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 146.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Potrero?
El Potrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.
How is the job market in El Potrero?
The job market in El Potrero is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.