La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

La Horqueta (Poblado Doce) is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,492. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,492 Population 4/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
125.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,492
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain125.1 in/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population1,492
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates17.2101°, -94.2025°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation125.1 inches (3,177 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Horqueta (Poblado Doce)

La Horqueta (Poblado Doce) is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,492. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 125.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

La Horqueta (Poblado Doce) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 125.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area410.9 sq mi (1,064.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.2101°N, 94.2025°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 125.1"
229% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 20.12"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,729 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 88 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 14 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 96 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 146 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 98 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 114 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 111 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 108 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 95 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 118 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 93 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 112 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 132 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 108 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 21 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 52 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 276 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 117 km
2010 Karl Category 3 271 km
2005 Stan Category 1 171 km
1997 Rick Category 1 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 105 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 15.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 15.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 17.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 20.1 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 10.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 8.3 in

La Horqueta (Poblado Doce) has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 125.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (20.1") and April the driest (2.8").

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Airports Near La Horqueta (Poblado Doce)

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acuagranjas Airport-Small Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport-Small Airport
El Robalo Airstrip-Small Airport
Moralar Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Joali 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 La Horqueta (Poblado Doce)

What is the population of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce)?

La Horqueta (Poblado Doce) has a population of 1,492 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 410.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Horqueta (Poblado Doce)?

La Horqueta (Poblado Doce) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 125.1 inches.

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