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El Rincón de la Candelaria, Mexico

México · Mexico

El Rincón de la Candelaria is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 1,600. Elevation: 8,589 ft (2,618 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,600 Population 12/sq mi density
8,589 ft Elevation 2,618 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,600
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation8,589 ft (2,618 m)
Population1,600
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation8,589 ft (2,618 m)
Coordinates19.7900°, -99.8431°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Rincón de la Candelaria

El Rincón de la Candelaria is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 1,600. The city sits at an elevation of 8,589 feet (2,618 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: El Rincón de la Candelaria vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Rincón de la Candelaria experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,589 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Mexico avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,589 ft (2,618 m)
Area134.8 sq mi (349.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates19.7900°N, 99.8431°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 134 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 99 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 107 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 60 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 68 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 130 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 148 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 89 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 90 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 128 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 111 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 65 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 71 km
Mar 17, 2003 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico M3.8 144 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 146 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 85 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 100 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 112 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 277 km
2023 Otis Category 4 237 km
2021 Grace Category 3 237 km
2021 Rick Category 2 290 km
2007 Dean Category 2 277 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 297 km
1996 Boris Category 1 276 km
1993 Gert Category 2 217 km
1990 Diana Category 2 283 km
1988 Debby Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 61 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 76 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 109 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 131 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 143 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 154 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 6.2 in
September 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 53°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in

El Rincón de la Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near El Rincón de la Candelaria

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, crystal AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México 103.7 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 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
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in El Rincón de la Candelaria

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Histórico de Atlacomulco
Museo Subterránium
Sor Juana Inés De La Cruz Cultural House
Subterraneo

Libraries in El Rincón de la Candelaria

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Santiago Velasco Riuz0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Tecoac0.0
Ing. Joaquin Álvila0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Profesor Santiago Velasco Ruiz0.0

Farmers Markets in El Rincón de la Candelaria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dr. Gonzalo Calzada Alcantara Municipal Market
Mercado
Mercado de animales Solis
Mercado Miguel De Madrid
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal - 1 de Septiembre
Mercado Municipal - 1 de Septiembre
Oxxo
Oxxo
Oxxo
Plaza Monarca
Presidente Adolfo López Mateos
Tianguis Atlacomulco

Restaurants in El Rincón de la Candelaria

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carnitas San José
Comedor Mayis
Comida Corrida

Veterinaries in El Rincón de la Candelaria

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #11208588574
Veterinario El Charro

Stadiums & Teams in El Rincón de la Candelaria

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Rincón de la Candelaria

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Rincón de la Candelaria

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unidad De Rehabilitación E Integración Social Jiquipilco

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 Rincón de la Candelaria

What is the population of El Rincón de la Candelaria?

El Rincón de la Candelaria has a population of 1,600 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 134.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Rincón de la Candelaria?

El Rincón de la Candelaria has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in El Rincón de la Candelaria?

The job market in El Rincón de la Candelaria is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

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