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Ixtlahuaca, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Ixtlahuaca is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,063. Elevation: 6,063 ft (1,848 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,063 Population 19/sq mi density
6,063 ft Elevation 1,848 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Ixtlahuaca

Ixtlahuaca de Rayón is the municipal seat and 5th largest city in the municipality of Ixtlahuaca north of Toluca in the northwest part of the State of Mexico, in Mexico. The distance between Mexico City and Ixtlahuaca is 32 km. The name Ixthahuaca comes from Náhuatl and means plains without trees. The city and municipality were officially established by decree on November 14, 1816 by the Congress of the State of Mexico.

People

Population1,063
Density19/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation6,063 ft (1,848 m)
Population1,063
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation6,063 ft (1,848 m)
Coordinates19.8231°, -97.3350°
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 Ixtlahuaca

Ixtlahuaca is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,063. The city sits at an elevation of 6,063 feet (1,848 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 34 business establishments.

Income: Ixtlahuaca vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ixtlahuaca 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 6,063 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

Elevation6,063 ft (1,848 m)
Area56.6 sq mi (146.7 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates19.8231°N, 97.3350°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

41 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 18 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 138 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 77 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 102 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 73 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 69 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 130 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 96 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 149 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 54 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 112 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 149 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 108 km
Mar 22, 1999 0 km E of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.8 148 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 135 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 84 km
2017 Katia Category 2 90 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 79 km
2010 Karl Category 3 117 km
2007 Dean Category 2 75 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 79 km
2005 Stan Category 1 290 km
2000 Keith Category 1 200 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 192 km
1993 Gert Category 2 154 km
1990 Diana Category 2 120 km
1988 Debby Category 1 98 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 20 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 42 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 56 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 63 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 75 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 89 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 154 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 155 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 162 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

Ixtlahuaca 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 Ixtlahuaca

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 Ixtlahuaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario
Museo de sitio de Cuetzalan

Farmers Markets in Ixtlahuaca

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 Ixtlahuaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Centro Botanero La Cabañita
Proveedora de cerveza teziuteca

Stadiums & Teams in Ixtlahuaca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ixtlahuaca

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
El Cristo AirportSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ixtlahuaca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Villita de la Virgen de Guadalupe

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 Ixtlahuaca

What is the population of Ixtlahuaca?

Ixtlahuaca has a population of 1,063 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 56.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ixtlahuaca?

Ixtlahuaca 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 Ixtlahuaca?

The job market in Ixtlahuaca is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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