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Huayacocotla, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Huayacocotla is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 5,211. Elevation: 7,116 ft (2,169 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,211 Population 18/sq mi density
7,116 ft Elevation 2,169 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Huayacocotla

Huayacocotla is a town (villa) in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Located in the state's Huasteca Baja region, it serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name.

People

Population5,211
Density18/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation7,116 ft (2,169 m)
Population5,211
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation7,116 ft (2,169 m)
Coordinates20.5367°, -98.4808°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (773 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huayacocotla

Huayacocotla is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 5,211. The city sits at an elevation of 7,116 feet (2,169 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 167 business establishments.

Income: Huayacocotla vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)167

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Huayacocotla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,116 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,116 ft (2,169 m)
Area293.2 sq mi (759.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates20.5367°N, 98.4808°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 136 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 130 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 79 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 85 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 59 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 90 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 48 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 126 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 130 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 134 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 81 km
2017 Katia Category 2 144 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 205 km
2010 Karl Category 3 253 km
2007 Dean Category 2 123 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 144 km
2000 Keith Category 1 208 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 143 km
1993 Gert Category 2 65 km
1990 Diana Category 2 119 km
1988 Debby Category 1 124 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 139 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 144 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 152 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 169 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 176 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 176 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 181 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 186 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 10.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 9.6 in
September 67°F (20°C) 12.8 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 6.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
December 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in

Huayacocotla has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Huayacocotla

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria "Wilfrido García"
TEBAEV
Telesecundaria Leyes de Reforma
Escuela Primaria "Lic. Jesús Reyes Heroles"
CEC y TEV
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Radio Stations near Huayacocotla

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
LA COMADRE 104.5 (Pachuca) - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 104.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalg o 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 106.1 (Pachuca) - 106.1 FM - XHPCA-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 95.7 (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX 92.5 (Pachuca) - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Huayacocotla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta de Zacualtipán

Libraries in Huayacocotla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
El Porvenir0.0

Farmers Markets in Huayacocotla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Huayacocotla

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #2260924485

Stadiums & Teams in Huayacocotla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huayacocotla

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huayacocotla

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol

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 Huayacocotla

What is the population of Huayacocotla?

Huayacocotla has a population of 5,211 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 293.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huayacocotla?

Huayacocotla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in Huayacocotla?

The job market in Huayacocotla is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 167 business establishments in the area.

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