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Huichapan, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Huichapan is a small city in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 9,051. Elevation: 6,913 ft (2,107 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

9,051 Population 35/sq mi density
6,913 ft Elevation 2,107 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Huichapan

Huichapan is a town and one of the 84 municipalities of Hidalgo, in central-eastern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 668.1 km2. Its name derives from the Classical Nahuatl Huēyichiyapan.

People

Population9,051
Density35/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation6,913 ft (2,107 m)
Population9,051
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation6,913 ft (2,107 m)
Coordinates20.3759°, -99.6487°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huichapan

Huichapan is a small city in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 9,051. The city sits at an elevation of 6,913 feet (2,107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 290 business establishments.

Income: Huichapan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)290

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Huichapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,913 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,913 ft (2,107 m)
Area258.4 sq mi (669.2 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates20.3759°N, 99.6487°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 132 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 52 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 97 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 46 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 90 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 135 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 64 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 112 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 78 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 126 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 204 km
2017 Katia Category 1 267 km
2007 Dean Category 2 245 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 266 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 244 km
1993 Gert Category 2 162 km
1990 Diana Category 2 241 km
1988 Debby Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 125 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 142 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 154 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 155 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 170 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Huichapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 56°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Huichapan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ICATHI Plantel Huichapan
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Radio Stations near Huichapan

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Huichapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Artesanal
Mercado de Artesanías Tequesquicalli
Paseo Gastronómico

Hotels in Huichapan

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capital O Villas San Francisco Hotel
Hotel La Gloríeta

Restaurants in Huichapan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carnitas Los Arcos
Super Cocina

Cafes in Huichapan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lonchería Katy

Bus Stations in Huichapan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central de autobuses de Huichapan

Banks in Huichapan

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banco Santander
Bancomer

Airports Near Huichapan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huichapan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Mateo
Iglesia El Señor del Calvario
Iglesia y exconvento de Huichapan

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 Huichapan

What is the population of Huichapan?

Huichapan has a population of 9,051 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 258.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huichapan?

Huichapan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Huichapan?

The job market in Huichapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 290 business establishments in the area.

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