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El Progreso, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

El Progreso is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,053. Elevation: 6,204 ft (1,891 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,053 Population 780/sq mi density
6,204 ft Elevation 1,891 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,053
Density780/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation6,204 ft (1,891 m)
Population1,053
Population Density780 / sq mi
Elevation6,204 ft (1,891 m)
Coordinates18.5605°, -97.8576°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Progreso

El Progreso is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,053. The city sits at an elevation of 6,204 feet (1,891 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: El Progreso vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,204 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,204 ft (1,891 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density780/sq mi
Coordinates18.5605°N, 97.8576°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

223 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 67 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 49 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 113 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 91 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 80 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 91 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 30 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 135 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 60 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 33 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 90 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 91 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 91 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 95 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 98 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 223 km
2024 John Category 3 240 km
2023 Otis Category 5 275 km
2021 Grace Category 3 216 km
2017 Katia Category 2 240 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 208 km
2017 Max Category 1 235 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 229 km
2010 Karl Category 3 118 km
2007 Dean Category 2 223 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 230 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 240 km
1993 Gert Category 2 286 km
1990 Diana Category 2 265 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 221 km
1988 Debby Category 1 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 81 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 89 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 90 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 96 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 107 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 107 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 122 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 128 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 132 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 146 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
February 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

El Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in El Progreso

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Guadalupe Victoria
Escuela Primaria Gabino Barreda
Telesecundaria José Vasconcelos
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Radio Stations near El Progreso

52 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU 89.3, 89.3 fm MP3
LA COMADRE 105.5 (Puebla) - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 105.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, banda MP3
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 1980s, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU musica romantica, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla 92.5 fm, balada pop MP3 48 kbps
MATCH 90.1 (Puebla) - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 90.1 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
Ultra (Huauchinango) - 91.7 FM - XHPHBP-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Huauchinango, Puebla 91.7 fm, balada pop MP3 96 kbps
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 90.1, 90.1 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, américa MP3
XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU adult contemporary, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
XHRS-FM 90.1 "Radio Disney" Puebla, PU dance, pop AAC+ 56 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 103.3, 103.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Puebla - 89.7 FM - XHEPA-FM - Puebla, Puebla 89.7 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
UP! 92.5.2 (Puebla) - 92.5 HD2 - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla 2000's, 2000s AAC 40 kbps
Puebla FM (Teziutlán) government, local AAC 130 kbps
Radio BUAP - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, Puebla 96.9 fm, benemérita universidad autónoma de puebla MP3 192 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3 MP3
XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU classic hits, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 95.5 fm, américa AAC
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM grupo radio cañón, información MP3 128 kbps
Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM charts, grupo oro AAC+ 64 kbps
La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla 93.5 fm, ciudad serdán MP3
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 103.3 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla 99.9 fm, atlixco AAC
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU 94.1, 94.1 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
El basurero de Dago musica, música en español MP3
HITS AND MIX RADIO 2 oldies, pop MP3
Vive FM (Tehuacán) - 106.3 FM - XHETE-FM - Cinco Radio - Tehuacán, Puebla 106.3 fm, cinco radio MP3
La Comadre Puebla - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 105.5, 105.5 fm MP3 48 kbps
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, américa MP3
Arroba FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, @fm MP3
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 98.7 fm, américa AAC
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, @fm MP3
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla 92.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Tropical Puebla MP3
La Poderosa (San Martín) - 90.7 FM - XHRTP-FM - Radiorama - San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla 90.7 fm, banda MP3
RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 1120 am, am MP3 128 kbps
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2 baladas, baladas en español MP3
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, américa MP3
Pasión FM (Puebla) - 104.3 FM - XHPUE-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU 104.3, 104.3 fm MP3
MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 1980s, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3 192 kbps
La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 1250 am, 95.5 fm AAC
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, cinco radio MP3
EXA FM 94.1 (Puebla) - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, Puebla 94.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
@FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, @fm MP3

Museums in El Progreso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo comunitario paleontologico
Museo de Paleontología de Tlayua
Museo de sitio de Teteles de Santo Nombre
Museo Histórico de Huitziltepec

Farmers Markets in El Progreso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El moralillo
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez

Airports Near El Progreso

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall 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 Progreso

What is the population of El Progreso?

El Progreso has a population of 1,053 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 780 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Progreso?

El Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in El Progreso?

The job market in El Progreso is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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