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La Joya, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

La Joya is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,360. Elevation: 7,175 ft (2,187 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

1,360 Population 23/sq mi density
7,175 ft Elevation 2,187 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,360
Density23/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation7,175 ft (2,187 m)
Population1,360
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation7,175 ft (2,187 m)
Coordinates19.6099°, -97.0259°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Joya

La Joya is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,360. The city sits at an elevation of 7,175 feet (2,187 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: La Joya vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in La Joya

La Joya has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is May (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1401 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.4°C / 60°F 9.8° / 20.9° 39.0
Feb 16.9°C / 62°F 11.1° / 22.7° 31.1
Mar 18.6°C / 65°F 12.2° / 25° 42.3
Apr 20.8°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27.4° 61.0
May 21.6°C / 71°F 15.5° / 27.7° 107.7
Jun 21.2°C / 70°F 15.6° / 26.8° 295.0
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.4° 177.2
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 15.1° / 26.6° 203.1
Sep 20.6°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.7° 243.9
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 14.1° / 24.5° 128.9
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22.4° 36.2
Dec 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.1° 35.5
La Joya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,175 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,175 ft (2,187 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates19.6099°N, 97.0259°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 143 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 120 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 42 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 147 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 105 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 99 km
Sep 1, 1997 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 74 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 47 km
May 24, 2003 8 km SE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 65 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 52 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 44 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 90 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 75 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 64 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 3 110 km
2017 Katia Category 2 110 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 62 km
2010 Karl Category 3 80 km
2007 Dean Category 2 99 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 99 km
2005 Stan Category 1 250 km
2000 Keith Category 1 201 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 211 km
1993 Gert Category 2 184 km
1990 Diana Category 2 144 km
1988 Debby Category 1 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cofre de Perote (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 19 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 30 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 39 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 45 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 57 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 60 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 69 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 176 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 179 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
February 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 7.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.7 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 9.4 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in Coldest

La Joya has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near La Joya

30 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
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz 98.5 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
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, Sonora 100.3 fm, baladas en inglés MP3 128 kbps
La Nuestra (Navojoa) - 1270 AM - XEGL-AM - 642 Media - Navojoa, SO 1270, 1270 am MP3 192 kbps
La Mejor Ciudad Obregón - 103.3 FM - XHVJS-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO 103.3, 103.3 fm MP3 96 kbps
La Zeta (Navojoa) - 88.9 FM - XHENS-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 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
La Que Manda (Guaymas) - 90.1 FM - XHGYS-FM - Radiovisa - Guaymas, Sonora 90.1 fm, banda MP3 128 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps
La Voz del Pitic - 88.1 FM - XHRMO-FM - Democracia y Deliberación Desértica, A.C. - Hermosillo, SO 88.1, 88.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Fuerza Latina San Luis 102.5 FM bachata, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
Super Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM adult contemporary, grupo audiorama comunicaciones MP3 96 kbps
Radio Ranchito San Luis 107.1 FM/1460 AM banda, grupera AAC+ 64 kbps
KY (Navojoa) - 95.5 FM - XHNAS-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Navojoa, Sonora 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
KY (Magdalena de Kino) - 90.7 FM - XHLDC-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Magdalena de Kino, Sonora 90.7 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
melyh radio 2000-2021, 2000s MP3
La Zeta (Hermosillo) - 93.9 FM - XHMV-FM - Uniradio - Hermosillo, Sonora 93.9 fm, clásicos MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad (Hermosillo) - 107.5 FM - XHUSH-FM - Universidad de Sonora - Hermosillo, SO 107.5, 107.5 fm MP3
La Poderosa 88.9 FM Hermosillo banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad de Sonora (XHUSH-FM, 107.5 MHz FM, Hermosillo) Universidad de Sonora college radio, culture MP3
la invasora 101.9 FM Hermosillo banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM banda, banda norteña MP3 96 kbps

Museums in La Joya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa De La Cultura Xicochimalco
Casa Doña Falla Museo de la Música Veracruzana
Casa María Enriqueta
Galería de Arte Contemporáneo de Xalapa
Museo Audiovisual de Historia Natural
Museo Casa de Xalapa
Museo comunitario de historia y etnografía de Almolonga, Naolinco.
Museo de Antropología de Xalapa
Museo de la Orquídea
Museo del Café
Museo El Cafétal Apan
Museo El Lencero
Museo Fauna de Veracruz

Libraries in La Joya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Carlos Fuentes0.0
Biblioteca Contemporánea0.0
Biblioteca Contemporánea0.0
Biblioteca de Humanidades0.0
Biblioteca Librado Basilio0.0
Biblioteca Librado Basilio0.0
Biblioteca Pública "José Vasconcelos"0.0
Biblioteca Pública "José Vasconcelos"0.0
Biblioteca Pública #3010.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal de Xalapa 10920.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Juan Díaz Covarrubias0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Juan Díaz Covarrubias0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal No. 8195 Juan de la Luz Enríquez0.0
Biblioteca USBI0.0
campo de la BENV0.0
Casa de la Cultura Albomontana Profesor Donato Vázquez Sánchez0.0
Cauz0.0
Cauz0.0

Farmers Markets in La Joya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cuicui Curiosidades | Amarillo
Eco-tienda Manantial de las Flores
Eco-tienda Manantial de las Flores
El Bodegón de Semillas
El Bodegón de Semillas
empeños
empeños
Independencia
Mercado "Rendón"
Mercado Adolfo Ruíz Cortines "La Rotonda"
Mercado Centenario
Mercado de la Toluca
Mercado de Ocopila
Mercado Encanto
Mercado Galeana
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Jáuregui
Mercado Juárez
Mercado Los Sauces
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal 20 de Noviembre
Mercado Municipal Enrique L. Soto
Mercado Municipal Hidalgo
Mercado San José
Mercado Vivo
Mercado Vivo
Plaza Coatepec
Plaza Fidelidad
Plaza Macuiltépetl
Plaza Macuiltépetl
Tianguis "El Moral"
Tianguis "Luis G. Rendón"
Tianguis 1° de Mayo
Tianguis Domingo
Tianguis Domingo
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Jueves
Tianguis Jueves
Tianguis Jueves y Domingo
Tianguis Jueves y Domingo
Tianguis Lunes
Tianguis Lunes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Martes
Tianguis Miércoles
Tianguis Miércoles
Tianguis Miércoles
Tianguis Miércoles
Tianguis Miércoles y Sábados
Tianguis Miércoles y Sábados
Tianguis Sábado
Tianguis Sábado
Tianguis Sábados
Tianguis Sábados
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Restaurants in La Joya

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asadero "Nachito" Campestre
Los Abuelos
Quesadillas Chepes

Breweries in La Joya

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria la Brújula
Cerveceria la Brújula
Cervercería Artesanal Niebla
Cervercería Artesanal Niebla
Deposito Corona
Deposito Corona
Deposito Corona
Deposito Corona
Superfrío "La Coapexpeña"
Superfrío "La Coapexpeña"

Stadiums & Teams in La Joya

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Airports Near La Joya

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Joya

27 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arias Medical Clinic
Casa de Salud Congregación Marco A. Muñoz
Centro de Especialidades Médicas
Centro de Estudios Especializados de Xalapa
Centro de Salud Urbano Miguel Alemán
Centro Urológico de Xalapa
Clínica Cima
Clínica de Odontología y Medicina
Clínica de Rehabilitación San José
Clínica Médica "San Juditas"
Club Maternidad Integral
DIF
Laboratorio Alfa
Laboratorio de Referencia Aplicada
Laboratorios
Laboratorios
Laboratorios Chopo
Laboratorios del Pedregal
Laboratorios Guerrero
Laboratorios Guerrero
Laboratorios Guerrero
Laboratorios Rivas
Médica San Ángel
Multiservicios Médicos de Xalapa
Radiodent
Salud Digna
Unidad de Inteligencia Epidemiológica en Salud

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 Joya

What is the population of La Joya?

La Joya has a population of 1,360 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 60.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Joya?

La Joya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

How is the job market in La Joya?

The job market in La Joya is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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