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La Cruz de Tenango, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

La Cruz de Tenango is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 598. Elevation: 8,012 ft (2,442 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

598 Population 6/sq mi density
8,012 ft Elevation 2,442 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population598
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation8,012 ft (2,442 m)
Population598
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation8,012 ft (2,442 m)
Coordinates20.2827°, -98.2737°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (773 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Cruz de Tenango

La Cruz de Tenango is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 598. The city sits at an elevation of 8,012 feet (2,442 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: La Cruz de Tenango vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in La Cruz de Tenango

La Cruz de Tenango has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (19.7°C), the coldest is Jan (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 483 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 6.5° / 21.5° 6.2
Feb 15.6°C / 60°F 7.9° / 23.4° 10.5
Mar 17.6°C / 64°F 9.4° / 25.8° 10.9
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.5° 29.8
May 19.7°C / 67°F 12° / 27.4° 28.9
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 12.1° / 24.9° 69.1
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.9° 72.8
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.1° 71.1
Sep 17.3°C / 63°F 11.7° / 22.9° 98.3
Oct 16°C / 61°F 9.7° / 22.3° 67.6
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 8° / 21.7° 12.1
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 7° / 22.4° 5.8
La Cruz de Tenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,012 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,012 ft (2,442 m)
Area107.4 sq mi (278.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates20.2827°N, 98.2737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 112 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 133 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 142 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 66 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 120 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 135 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 66 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 125 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 149 km
Mar 22, 1999 0 km E of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.8 136 km
Dec 31, 1998 10 km NW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 65 km
2017 Katia Category 2 127 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 178 km
2010 Karl Category 3 218 km
2007 Dean Category 2 104 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 125 km
2000 Keith Category 1 214 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 158 km
1993 Gert Category 2 91 km
1990 Diana Category 2 114 km
1988 Debby Category 1 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 109 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 117 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 129 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 141 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 145 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 147 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 151 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 161 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 164 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 173 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 6.6 in
August 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 8.4 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in

La Cruz de Tenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near La Cruz de Tenango

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
LA COMADRE 104.5 (Pachuca) - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 104.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Disney (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalg o 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 106.1 (Pachuca) - 106.1 FM - XHPCA-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 106.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 95.7 (Pachuca) - 95.7 FM - XHMY-FM - Grupo Siete - Pachuca, Hidalgo 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX 92.5 (Pachuca) - 92.5 FM - XHPK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in La Cruz de Tenango

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico
Museo de atuendos indígenas de la región
Museo de Datos Históricos
Museo de Zazacuala
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo Etnologico Huasteco

Libraries in La Cruz de Tenango

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Pública Comunitaria San Dionisio0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Octavio Paz0.0

Farmers Markets in La Cruz de Tenango

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado histórico Guillermo Rossel
Mercado Honey
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Gilberto Gómez Carbajal

Stadiums & Teams in La Cruz de Tenango

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Airports Near La Cruz de Tenango

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Cruz de Tenango

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Neuróticos Anónimos

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 Cruz de Tenango

What is the population of La Cruz de Tenango?

La Cruz de Tenango has a population of 598 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 107.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Cruz de Tenango?

La Cruz de Tenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in La Cruz de Tenango?

The job market in La Cruz de Tenango is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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