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La Candelaria, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

La Candelaria is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 855. Elevation: 1,624 ft (495 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

855 Population 2/sq mi density
1,624 ft Elevation 495 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
116.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population855
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain116.6 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Population855
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Coordinates18.3286°, -95.1296°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation116.6 inches (2,963 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Candelaria

La Candelaria is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 855. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: La Candelaria vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Candelaria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 116.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Area589.1 sq mi (1,525.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.3286°N, 95.1296°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.6"
207% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

763 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 91 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 126 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 84 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 56 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 134 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 32 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 78 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 58 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 136 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 111 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 103 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 123 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 76 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 135 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 110 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 109 km
Jan 25, 2017 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M5.0 88 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 44 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 28 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 257 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 221 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 270 km
2010 Karl Category 3 150 km
2007 Dean Category 2 224 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 258 km
2005 Stan Category 1 39 km
1997 Rick Category 1 285 km
1990 Diana Category 2 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 28 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
February 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
April 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
September 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 9.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Coldest

La Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.6") and April the driest (0.8").

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Schools in La Candelaria

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Telesecundaria Alfonso Reyes
Telebachillerato TEBACOM La Candelaria
Esc. Prim. Rural Pedro A. Carvajal
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Radio Stations near La Candelaria

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 103.9 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 103.9 FM - XHDQ-FM - Quatro Media - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 103.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
ISTMO 94.9 (Acayucan) - 94.9 FM - XHPTEA-FM - ACayucan, Veracruz 94.9 fm, acayucan AAC+ 80 kbps
LA KEBUENA 93.9 (Acayucan) - 93.9 FM - XHEVZ-FM - Acayucan, Veracruz 93.9 fm, acayucan MP3 128 kbps
MEZKLA FM 104.7 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 104.7 FM - XHPTLA-FM - Grupo Mezkla - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 104.7 fm, américa MP3

Museums in La Candelaria

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura "Fernando Bustamante"
Museo Regional
Museo Regional Comunitario
Museo Regional Tuxtleco
Museo y Centro ceremonial "El Ahijado"

Libraries in La Candelaria

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal María Boettinger de Álvarez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in La Candelaria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Juárez

Clinics in La Candelaria

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Salud La Candelaria

Airports Near La Candelaria

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Candelaria

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica La Candelaria
Iglesia Santa Rosa de Lima

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 La Candelaria

What is the population of La Candelaria?

La Candelaria has a population of 855 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 589.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Candelaria?

La Candelaria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.6 inches.

How is the job market in La Candelaria?

The job market in La Candelaria is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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