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Ixticpan, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Ixticpan is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,551. Elevation: 6,289 ft (1,917 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,551 Population 27/sq mi density
6,289 ft Elevation 1,917 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,551
Density27/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation6,289 ft (1,917 m)
Population1,551
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation6,289 ft (1,917 m)
Coordinates19.8142°, -97.3445°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation83.1 inches (2,110 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ixticpan

Ixticpan is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,551. The city sits at an elevation of 6,289 feet (1,917 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Ixticpan vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ixticpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,289 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,289 ft (1,917 m)
Area56.6 sq mi (146.7 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates19.8142°N, 97.3445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 15, 2017.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 16 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 139 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 78 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 68 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 74 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 103 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 95 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 149 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 113 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 107 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 53 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 85 km
2017 Katia Category 2 91 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 81 km
2010 Karl Category 3 117 km
2007 Dean Category 2 76 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 80 km
2005 Stan Category 1 290 km
2000 Keith Category 1 201 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 193 km
1993 Gert Category 2 155 km
1990 Diana Category 2 121 km
1988 Debby Category 1 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 19 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 41 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 55 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 62 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 64 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 74 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 88 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 153 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 153 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
September 56°F (14°C) 6.8 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Ixticpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 50°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Ixticpan

12 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
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz 98.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 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
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa - MP3 128 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ixticpan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario
Museo de sitio de Cuetzalan
Museo Xolapancalli

Farmers Markets in Ixticpan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Centenario
Mercado de Tlapacoyan
Mercado Filomeno Mata
Mercado Juárez
Mercado Luis Donaldo Colosio
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal "Guadalupe de los Pinos"
Mercado Victoria

Breweries in Ixticpan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Centro Botanero La Cabañita
Proveedora de cerveza teziuteca

Stadiums & Teams in Ixticpan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ixticpan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Aeródromo Aerolandia-Small Airport
El Cristo Airport-Small Airport
La Pajarera Airport-Small Airport
Loma Roja Airport-Small Airport
Los Pipos Airport-Small Airport
Poza Rica Airport-Small Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan Airport-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 Ixticpan

What is the population of Ixticpan?

Ixticpan has a population of 1,551 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ixticpan?

Ixticpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.1 inches.

How is the job market in Ixticpan?

The job market in Ixticpan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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