Ixtayuca (San Nicolás), Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Ixtayuca (San Nicolás) is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 819. Elevation: 5,728 ft (1,746 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

819 Population 9/sq mi density

5,728 ft Elevation 1,746 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

59.9 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population819

Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)

Rain59.9 in/yr

Sunny Days323/yr

Elevation5,728 ft (1,746 m)

Population	819
Population Density	9 / sq mi
Elevation	5,728 ft (1,746 m)
Coordinates	19.0614°, -97.0775°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Veracruz
Average Temperature	66°F (19°C)
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	59.9 inches (1,521 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)

Ixtayuca (San Nicolás) is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 819. The city sits at an elevation of 5,728 feet (1,746 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Ixtayuca (San Nicolás) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.6%
	56% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ixtayuca (San Nicolás) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,728 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	66.1°F
	22% above Mexico avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,728 ft (1,746 m)
Area	87.1 sq mi (225.5 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	19.0614°N, 97.0775°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"

58% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 10.00"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 27, 2024.

Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	84 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	113 km
May 6, 1994	7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico	M5.3	127 km
Feb 3, 2010	5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico	M4.9	126 km
Aug 4, 2021	8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico	M4.8	113 km
Feb 8, 2016	5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico	M4.7	78 km
Nov 15, 1990	21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.7	131 km
Jul 14, 2010	20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico	M4.6	140 km
Mar 20, 2012	11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico	M4.6	138 km
Jul 24, 2016	26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.5	131 km
Feb 15, 2017	11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico	M4.4	102 km
Feb 14, 2012	11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico	M4.4	106 km
Jun 5, 1992	14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico	M4.4	133 km
Feb 19, 2010	28 km NE of Arbolillo, Mexico	M4.3	148 km
Sep 3, 2013	Gulf of America	M4.3	133 km
Dec 8, 2000	21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico	M4.3	115 km
Sep 1, 1997	12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico	M4.3	131 km
Feb 20, 2015	8 km WNW of Santiago, Mexico	M4.3	140 km
Jun 24, 1999	4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico	M4.2	128 km
Apr 13, 2020	23 km NNE of Paso Nacional, Mexico	M4.2	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Grace	Category 3	171 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	171 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	116 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	298 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	34 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	160 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	160 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	235 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	259 km
1996	Dolly	Category 1	272 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	242 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	205 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	184 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (21 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	21 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	23 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	35 km
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	47 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	49 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	76 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	79 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	162 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	165 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	173 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	1.6 in
February	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	59°F (15°C)	1.4 in
April	62°F (17°C)	2.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in
June	63°F (17°C)	8.9 in
July	68°F (20°C)	8.8 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	8.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	10.0 in	Wettest
October	59°F (15°C)	5.0 in
November	56°F (13°C)	2.4 in
December	54°F (12°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Ixtayuca (San Nicolás) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)

55 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 256 kbps
104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz	104.1 fm, avanradio	MP3 128 kbps
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
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz	88.9 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz	91.7 fm, amor	MP3 128 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz	98.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz	104.9 fm, américa	MP3 192 kbps
Radio Vida (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, SO	100.1, 100.1 fm	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
La Zeta (Navojoa) - 88.9 FM - XHENS-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO	1980's, 1980s	MP3 128 kbps
La Que Manda (Guaymas) - 90.1 FM - XHGYS-FM - Radiovisa - Guaymas, Sonora	90.1 fm, banda	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Ciudad Obregón - 103.3 FM - XHVJS-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO	103.3, 103.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
La Nuestra (Navojoa) - 1270 AM - XEGL-AM - 642 Media - Navojoa, SO	1270, 1270 am	MP3 192 kbps
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, Sonora	100.3 fm, baladas en inglés	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lobo MX (Hermosillo) - Online - www.radiolobo.mx - Hermosillo, Sonora	estación, grupera	MP3 160 kbps
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz	95.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 160 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Nogales) - 103.5 FM - XHRZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora	103.5 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
La Consentida San Luis 107.9	banda, banda norteña	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Que Manda (Caborca) - 89.9 FM - XHIB-FM - Radiovisa - Caborca, Sonora	89.9 fm, banda	MP3 256 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz	91.7 fm, amor	MP3 128 kbps
KE 104.5 (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO	104.5, 104.5 fm	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
La Poderosa 88.9 FM Hermosillo	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
melyh radio	2000-2021, 2000s	MP3
KY (Magdalena de Kino) - 90.7 FM - XHLDC-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Magdalena de Kino, Sonora	90.7 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
KY (Navojoa) - 95.5 FM - XHNAS-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Navojoa, Sonora	95.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Ranchito San Luis 107.1 FM/1460 AM	banda, grupera	AAC+ 64 kbps
Super Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM	adult contemporary, grupo audiorama comunicaciones	MP3 96 kbps
Fuerza Latina San Luis 102.5 FM	bachata, cumbia	AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz	80s, 88.1 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa	—	MP3 128 kbps
KE (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, Sonora	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
102.5 Oreja FM	amor, baladas en español	MP3
La Mejor Hermosillo - 98.5 FM - XHBH-FM - MVS Radio - Hermosillo, SO	98.5, 98.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Puerto Peñasco) - 93.5 FM - XHPPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Puerto Peñasco, SO	—	MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, SO	99.9, 99.9 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Radio Centro San Luis 93.9 FM	baladas, baladas en español	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Nogales - 96.7 FM - XHNGS-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO	96.7, 96.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Ciudad Obregón - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO	99.3, 99.3 fm	MP3 96 kbps
Maxima 96.3 FM Hermosillo	hermosillo, hits	AAC 130 kbps
KY (Nogales) - 90.3 FM - XHXW-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora	90.3 fm, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
Amor 101 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM / 630 AM - XHFX-FM / XEFX-AM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, SO	101.3, 101.3 fm	AAC+ 128 kbps
Activa 89.7 FM Hermosillo	activa, hermosillo	AAC 131 kbps
La Zeta (Hermosillo) - 93.9 FM - XHMV-FM - Uniradio - Hermosillo, Sonora	93.9 fm, clásicos	MP3 128 kbps
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, SO	100.3, 100.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, Sonora	99.9 fm, agua prieta	MP3 64 kbps
Exa FM Nogales - 102.7 FM - XHQT-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO	102.7, 102.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Voz del Pitic - 88.1 FM - XHRMO-FM - Democracia y Deliberación Desértica, A.C. - Hermosillo, SO	88.1, 88.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
la invasora 101.9 FM Hermosillo	banda, banda norteña	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad de Sonora (XHUSH-FM, 107.5 MHz FM, Hermosillo) Universidad de Sonora	college radio, culture	MP3
Arroba FM 101.1 Hermosillo	arroba fm, hermosillo	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad (Hermosillo) - 107.5 FM - XHUSH-FM - Universidad de Sonora - Hermosillo, SO	107.5, 107.5 fm	MP3

Museums in Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa Consistorial
Casa de Leyendas
MURO Museo Raices Orizaba
Museo de Arte del Estado de Veracruz
Museo de Arte Popular de Veracruz
Museo de Córdoba
Museo de Historia del Futbol
Museo de la Cerveza
Museo de la Hotelería Mexicana
Museo del Café
Museo del Café
Museo Memoria Histórica de Orizaba
Museo Neri Vela
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Polifórum Mier y Pesado
Salón de la Fama

Libraries in Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Municipal "Antonio M. Quirasco"		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal De Jose Bernardo Couto		0.0
Biblioteca Pública		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Rubén Calatayud B.		0.0
Fernando Salmerón Roiz		0.0
Gral. Mariano Escobedo		0.0
Municipal Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Comerciantes Tepeaca y Fortín
La Garza
Mercado "3 de Agosto"
Mercado "Zapata"
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Cerritos
Mercado de Artesanias de las Altas Montañas
Mercado de Flores Venustiano Carranza
Mercado Ejidal
Mercado El Parián
Mercado Floristas
Mercado Juárez
Mercado La Isla
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Melchor Ocampo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Bicentenario
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal de Ixtaczoquitlán
Mercado Naranjal
Mercado Revolución
Mercado Santa Gertrudis
Mercado Tratados de Córdoba
Mercado Zapoapan
Modesto Escalona
Plaza Municipal Chilchotla Puebla
Tianguis "La Llave"
Tianguis "La Vía"
Tianguis "San Martín Texmelucan"
Tianguis El Pueblito
Tianguis La 9
Tianguis Siglo XXI

Stadiums & Teams in Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)

Team	League	Division



Estadio "Rafael Murillo Vidal"
Estadio Beisborama

Airports Near Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)

5 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
El Lencero Airport	JAL	Medium Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport	—	Small Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz Airport	—	Small Airport
Loma Roja Airport	—	Small Airport
Tehuacán National Airport	TCN	Small 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 Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)

What is the population of Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)?

Ixtayuca (San Nicolás) has a population of 819 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 87.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)?

Ixtayuca (San Nicolás) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ixtayuca (San Nicolás)?

The job market in Ixtayuca (San Nicolás) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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