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Esperanza, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Esperanza is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 7,833. Elevation: 8,058 ft (2,456 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

7,833 Population 194/sq mi density
8,058 ft Elevation 2,456 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population7,833
Density194/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation8,058 ft (2,456 m)
Population7,833
Population Density194 / sq mi
Elevation8,058 ft (2,456 m)
Coordinates18.8585°, -97.3764°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Esperanza

Esperanza is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 7,833. The city sits at an elevation of 8,058 feet (2,456 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 251 business establishments.

Income: Esperanza vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)251

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,058 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,058 ft (2,456 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.5 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates18.8585°N, 97.3764°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 27, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 122 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 53 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 92 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 89 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 119 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 88 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 92 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 106 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 116 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 111 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 103 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 143 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 139 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 85 km
Aug 29, 2002 Oaxaca, Mexico M4.3 129 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 119 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 280 km
2024 John Category 3 298 km
2021 Grace Category 3 186 km
2017 Katia Category 2 196 km
2017 Max Category 1 289 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 151 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 268 km
2010 Karl Category 3 61 km
2007 Dean Category 2 183 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 185 km
2005 Stan Category 1 262 km
2000 Keith Category 1 293 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 290 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 298 km
1993 Gert Category 2 261 km
1990 Diana Category 2 227 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 277 km
1988 Debby Category 1 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 22 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 34 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 47 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 54 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 74 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 92 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 112 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 132 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 138 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 148 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Esperanza

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jardín de Niños Salvador Díaz Mirón
Escuela Primaria Emilio Carranza
Escuela Secundaria "Emilio Carranza"
Bachillerato Luis Donaldo Colosio
Escuela Primaria Federal Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Jardín de Niños Mixtlan
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Radio Stations near Esperanza

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 Esperanza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan

Farmers Markets in Esperanza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Modesto Escalona

Cafes in Esperanza

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Italian Coffee Company
The Italian Coffee Company

Bus Stations in Esperanza

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal AU

Gas Stations in Esperanza

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1871576812
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Esperanza

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Stadiums & Teams in Esperanza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Esperanza

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esperanza

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Esperanza

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 Esperanza

What is the population of Esperanza?

Esperanza has a population of 7,833 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 40.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Esperanza?

Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in Esperanza?

The job market in Esperanza is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 251 business establishments in the area.

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