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La Isla, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

La Isla is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 24,558. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,558 Population 30/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About La Isla

La Isla

"La Isla Bonita" is a song by American singer Madonna from her third studio album, True Blue (1986). Initially composed as an instrumental demo by Patrick Leonard and Bruce Gaitsch for Michael Jackson, it was presented to him but ultimately rejected. The track was later developed by Madonna, who added lyrics and co-produced it with Leonard. Marking her first foray into Latin pop, the song features flamenco guitar, Latin percussion, maracas, and several lines sung in Spanish. The lyrics reference an island called San Pedro, whose location remains ambiguous; Madonna described the song as a tribute to Latin Americans.

People

Population24,558
Density30/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population24,558
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates18.6000°, -96.1500°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,416 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Isla

La Isla is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 24,558. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 786 business establishments.

Income: La Isla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)786

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in La Isla

La Isla has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1789 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 13.4° / 32.8° 57.9
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 13.9° / 36.6° 20.9
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 16.5° / 41.6° 22.4
Apr 30°C / 86°F 19.5° / 44° 32.0
May 31.7°C / 89°F 23.7° / 44.4° 73.0
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 22.9° / 40.4° 280.4
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 22.8° / 33.7° 300.1
Aug 27.5°C / 81°F 22.9° / 33.8° 320.1
Sep 27°C / 81°F 22° / 32.7° 323.8
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 18.3° / 32.8° 212.6
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.6° / 30.6° 97.4
Dec 22°C / 72°F 14.1° / 32.5° 48.9
La Isla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area825.4 sq mi (2,137.8 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates18.6000°N, 96.1500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.32"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 138 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 115 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 52 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 90 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 73 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 117 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 125 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 99 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 89 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 70 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 62 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 101 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 141 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 106 km
Jun 3, 2011 14 km ENE of Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico M4.6 135 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 3 225 km
2017 Katia Category 2 244 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 163 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 298 km
2010 Karl Category 3 72 km
2007 Dean Category 2 217 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 212 km
2005 Stan Category 1 132 km
2000 Keith Category 1 289 km
1993 Gert Category 2 290 km
1990 Diana Category 2 247 km
1988 Debby Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 100 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 127 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 133 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 135 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 141 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 145 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 158 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in

La Isla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and April the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in La Isla

Institution Type Founded Website
C.B.T.A. No. 36 College - ,

Radio Stations near La Isla

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO FÓRMULA 89.1 (Veracruz) - 89.1 FM - XHAVR-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Boca del Río, Veracruz 89.1 fm, alvarado AAC
SOY FM 101.7 (Veracruz) - 101.7 FM - XHPR-FM - Valanci Media Group - Boca del Río, Veracruz 101.7 fm, américa AAC
Globo - 91.1 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news MP3 128 kbps
102.5 Oreja FM amor, baladas en español MP3

Farmers Markets in La Isla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "20 de Junio"
Mercado "20 de Noviembre"
Mercado 5 de Mayo
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Cotaxla

Airports Near La Isla

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro Bravo-Small Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma Bonita-Small Airport
El Ahijadero Airport-Small Airport
El Amate Airport-Small Airport
El Zopilote Airport-Small Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport-Small Airport
General Miguel Alemán Airport-Small Airport
Jalisquillo Airport-Small Airport
La Esmeralda Airstrip-Small Airport
Las Macayas Airport-Small Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy Airfield-Small Airport
Patria Vieja Airstrip-Small Airport
Pista Macuiles-Small Airport
San Jose Independencia Airstrip-Small Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Isla

What is the population of La Isla?

La Isla has a population of 24,558 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 825.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Isla?

La Isla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

How is the job market in La Isla?

The job market in La Isla is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 786 business establishments in the area.

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