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El Telar, Mexico

México · Mexico

El Telar is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 581. Elevation: 9,101 ft (2,774 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

581 Population 9/sq mi density
9,101 ft Elevation 2,774 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population581
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation9,101 ft (2,774 m)
Population581
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation9,101 ft (2,774 m)
Coordinates19.0006°, -99.8271°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Telar

El Telar is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 581. The city sits at an elevation of 9,101 feet (2,774 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: El Telar vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Telar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,101 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,101 ft (2,774 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.0006°N, 99.8271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

394 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 150 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 119 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 93 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 115 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 107 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 125 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 134 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 135 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 111 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 92 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 111 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 120 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 135 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 87 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 219 km
2024 John Category 3 189 km
2023 Otis Category 5 153 km
2021 Grace Category 3 278 km
2021 Rick Category 2 260 km
2017 Max Category 1 274 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 223 km
1996 Alma Category 2 293 km
1996 Boris Category 1 236 km
1993 Gert Category 2 283 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 249 km
1984 Odile Category 2 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 14 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 63 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 74 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 123 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 126 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 8.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 9.3 in Warmest
August 53°F (11°C) 9.3 in Wettest
September 53°F (11°C) 8.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest

El Telar has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near El Telar

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
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
RADIO ANÁHUAC 1670 (Huixquilucan) - 1670 AM - XEANAH-AM - Universidad Anáhuac - Huixquilucan, Estado de México 1670 am, am AAC 98 kbps
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
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México 91.3 fm, amatepec MP3 128 kbps
UniRadio 99.7 radio college MP3 96 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 1600, 1600 am 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
Crystal 104.9 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 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
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 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
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
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
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
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Telar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dr. Román Piña Chan Archeological Museum

Libraries in El Telar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Ing. Vicente Vallejo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Lorenzo Camacho Escamilla"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Abel C. Salazar0.0
Centenario de la Revolución0.0
Centenario de la Revolución0.0
Cesar Camacho Quiroz0.0

Farmers Markets in El Telar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de la flor
Mercado Filiberto Gómez
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in El Telar

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Airports Near El Telar

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Telar

What is the population of El Telar?

El Telar has a population of 581 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 65.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Telar?

El Telar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

How is the job market in El Telar?

The job market in El Telar is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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