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La Puerta de Santiago, Mexico

México · Mexico

La Puerta de Santiago is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 655. Elevation: 5,282 ft (1,610 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

655 Population 6/sq mi density
5,282 ft Elevation 1,610 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population655
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Population655
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Coordinates18.7661°, -99.6242°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,077 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Puerta de Santiago

La Puerta de Santiago is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 655. The city sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet (1,610 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: La Puerta de Santiago vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Puerta de Santiago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,282 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,282 ft (1,610 m)
Area107.6 sq mi (278.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.7661°N, 99.6242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.62"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

404 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 122 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 116 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 93 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 84 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 118 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 81 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 143 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 102 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 143 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 138 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 142 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 110 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 59 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 95 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 87 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 113 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 188 km
2024 John Category 3 164 km
2023 Otis Category 5 138 km
2021 Grace Category 3 279 km
2021 Rick Category 2 269 km
2017 Max Category 1 242 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 287 km
2010 Karl Category 1 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 197 km
1996 Boris Category 1 237 km
1993 Gert Category 2 294 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 218 km
1984 Odile Category 2 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 41 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 63 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 96 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 109 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 113 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 8.3 in
August 69°F (21°C) 7.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 8.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest

La Puerta de Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in La Puerta de Santiago

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Amado Nervo
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
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Radio Stations near La Puerta de Santiago

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero MP3 64 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM musica regional mexicana, regional mexican MP3 192 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 107.7 fm, 1970s MP3
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México 99.5 fm, capital media AAC+ 32 kbps
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Los 40 Cuernavaca moderno, pop MP3 128 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
UniRadio 99.7 radio college MP3 96 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 1600, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 91.7, 91.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Puerta de Santiago

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de arte virreinal
Museo de Malinalco
Museo Grutas de la Estrella
Museo William Spratling

Libraries in La Puerta de Santiago

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Benito Juarez0.0
Biblioteca Digital del Estado de Mexico0.0
Biblioteca Publica Sindical0.0

Farmers Markets in La Puerta de Santiago

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado de la flor
Mercado de Tetecala (Solo los dias Martes)
Mercado Municipal de Chalma
Mercado Municipal de Tetipac
Nuevo Mercado

Airports Near La Puerta de Santiago

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Puerta de Santiago

What is the population of La Puerta de Santiago?

La Puerta de Santiago has a population of 655 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 107.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Puerta de Santiago?

La Puerta de Santiago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Puerta de Santiago?

The job market in La Puerta de Santiago is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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