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Hidalgo, Mexico

Coahuila · Mexico

Hidalgo is a small town in Coahuila, Mexico with a population of 1,638. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,638 Population 6/sq mi density
512 ft Elevation 156 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
18.7 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About Hidalgo

Hidalgo

Hidalgo or Villa Hidalgo is a community located in the Mexican state of Coahuila. It is the municipal seat of Hidalgo Municipality. According to the INEGI census of 2010, Hidalgo has a population of 1,638 inhabitants. Its elevation is 150 meters above sea level.

People

Population1,638
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain18.7 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Population1,638
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Coordinates27.7899°, -99.8770°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceCoahuila
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation18.7 inches (475 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hidalgo

Hidalgo is a small town in Mexico (Coahuila) with a population of 1,638. The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet (156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.7 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Hidalgo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Hidalgo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 512 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area282.5 sq mi (731.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates27.7899°N, 99.8770°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 24, 2025 18 km E of El Indio, Texas M3.6 85 km
Apr 3, 2005 11 km NE of Guerrero, Mexico M3.5 79 km
Feb 20, 2022 3 km S of El Indio, Texas M3.4 88 km
Jan 9, 2021 3 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M3.3 91 km
Feb 18, 2021 7 km SSE of El Indio, Texas M3.3 84 km
Jul 24, 2021 11 km NW of Tilden, Texas M3.1 146 km
Jun 18, 2021 3 km SSW of El Indio, Texas M3.1 89 km
Feb 27, 2021 6 km WNW of El Indio, Texas M3.0 96 km
Mar 20, 2019 3 km E of Cotulla, Texas M2.8 98 km
Jul 14, 2025 17 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.8 148 km
Feb 14, 2025 19 km SW of Charlotte, Texas M2.7 145 km
Jun 13, 2021 11 km WNW of Tilden, Texas M2.7 145 km
Apr 13, 2023 7 km ESE of El Indio, Texas M2.7 85 km
Aug 29, 2021 3 km SW of El Indio, Texas M2.7 91 km
May 7, 2024 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 92 km
May 8, 2021 16 km ENE of El Indio, Texas M2.6 93 km
Feb 28, 2025 18 km SSW of Charlotte, Texas M2.6 147 km
Aug 18, 2021 2 km WSW of El Indio, Texas M2.6 91 km
Aug 17, 2023 4 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas M2.6 142 km
Jun 14, 2025 11 km E of Dilley, Texas M2.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 228 km
2017 Harvey Category 4 272 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 251 km
1999 Bret Category 3 191 km
1980 Allen Category 3 57 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 322 (44,652 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HIGHWAY 322 44,652 78 km
2008 COTULLA 8,419 95 km
2008 COMMANCHE RANCH 4,488 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,532 97 km
2023 JENNINGS 3,494 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,570 100 km
2009 FARCO MINE 2,421 7 km
2006 ENCINAL 1,900 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,522 76 km
2018 MINE 1,224 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
June 85°F (29°C) 2.2 in
July 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in

Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Hidalgo

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KJBZ - Z93 (US) tejano AAC+ 32 kbps
KHOY 88.1 (US) catholic, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Globo 98.5 (Zihuatanejo) - 98.5 FM - XHZHO-FM - Pegaso Radiocomunicaciones - Zihuatanejo, Guerrero 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Cell Towers in Hidalgo

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
1118 SANTO TOMAS STREET (70019)LTOWER85
1118 Santo Tomas St. (70019)LTOWER85
1118 Santo Tomas St. (70019)LTOWER85
1118 SANTO TOMAS STREET (70019)LTOWER85
53103 EAGLE PASS ROAD (69988)LTOWER59
53103 EAGLE PASS ROAD (69988)LTOWER59
53103 EAGLE PASS ROAD (69988)LTOWER59
53103 EAGLE PASS ROAD (69988)LTOWER59

Airports Near Hidalgo

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laredo International AirportLRDMedium Airport
Quetzalcóatl International AirportNLDMedium Airport
Arroyo San Juan de la Mucha Agua AirstripSmall Airport
Bella Vista Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Briggs Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Briscoes Catarina Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Callaghan Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Canoitas AirportSmall Airport
Carricitos AirportSmall Airport
Chupadera Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Corralitos AirportSmall Airport
Cotulla-La Salle County AirportCOTSmall Airport
Coyotillos AirportSmall Airport
Del Alto Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Dentonio Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Diamond H Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Dimmit County AirportCZTSmall Airport
Double M Ranch Landing StripSmall Airport
El Aguila Ranch AirportSmall Airport
El Coche AirportSmall Airport
El Cuervo AirportSmall Airport
El Jardin Ranch AirportSmall Airport
El Novillo de GuerreroSmall Airport
El Pillaje AirportSmall Airport
El Viejo AirportSmall Airport
Faith Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Galvan Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Harrison Piloncillo Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Indio-Faith AirportSmall Airport
La Burra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza Ranch AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria de Coahuila AirportSmall Airport
La Herradura AirportSmall Airport
La Mezquitosa AirportSmall Airport
La Pitaya AirportSmall Airport
La Reforma de Guerrero AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirportSmall Airport
Lewis Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Los Gloriosos AirportSmall Airport
Los Huesos AirportSmall Airport
Los Tiernos AirportSmall Airport
Mario Palau AirportSmall Airport
McNeel Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Miller Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Minton Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Blanco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Coyote AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Papalote AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Encantado AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Los Borregos AirportSmall Airport

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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Hidalgo

What is the population of Hidalgo?

Hidalgo has a population of 1,638 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 282.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hidalgo?

Hidalgo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.7 inches.

How is the job market in Hidalgo?

The job market in Hidalgo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

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