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La Puerta, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

La Puerta is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 634. Elevation: 6,516 ft (1,986 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

634 Population 15/sq mi density
6,516 ft Elevation 1,986 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population634
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation6,516 ft (1,986 m)
Population634
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation6,516 ft (1,986 m)
Coordinates20.2528°, -99.1167°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (569 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Puerta

La Puerta is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 634. The city sits at an elevation of 6,516 feet (1,986 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: La Puerta vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Puerta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,516 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,516 ft (1,986 m)
Area42.3 sq mi (109.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates20.2528°N, 99.1167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 112 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 25 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 98 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 143 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 23 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 73 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 137 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 120 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 13 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 142 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 25 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 104 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 3 150 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 264 km
2017 Katia Category 1 214 km
2010 Karl Category 2 286 km
2007 Dean Category 2 191 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 212 km
2000 Keith Category 1 279 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 210 km
1993 Gert Category 2 127 km
1990 Diana Category 2 193 km
1988 Debby Category 1 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 114 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 129 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 130 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 144 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 146 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 152 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
August 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

La Puerta has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in December to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in La Puerta

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
COBAEH Francisco I. Madero
Colegio Iván Illich
Primaria Escuadrón 201
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Radio Stations near La Puerta

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 104.5 (Pachuca) - 104.5 FM - XHRD-FM - Grupo ACIR - Pachuca, Hidalgo 104.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM 88.5, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM 88.5, 88.5 fm MP3 128 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
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Puerta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Site of Tula
Casa de la Cultura
Centro Cultural Bicentenario
Espacio Cultural Comunitario
Museo Arqueológico de Tula “Jorge R. Acosta”
Museo Arqueológico y Sala de Fotografía
Museo de Arte Virreinal
Museo de la Cultura Hñahñu
Museo de la Labranza
Museo Municipal Santiago de Anaya
Sala de Orientación y Servicios Guadalupe Mastache
Sala Histórica Quetzalcoatl

Libraries in La Puerta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Escolar0.0
biblioteca ixcuinquitlapilco0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O.0.0
Biblioteca Pública Alfonso Cravioto0.0
Efren Rebolledo0.0
José María Morelos0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Octavio Díaz0.0
Profra. María Pineiro Ruíz0.0
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz0.0

Farmers Markets in La Puerta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado 8 De Julio
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Municipal
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal Mixquiahuala
Plaza Tlaxcoapan
tianguis de autos

Restaurants in La Puerta

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Pájaro Loco

Stadiums & Teams in La Puerta

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Airports Near La Puerta

7 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 Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Puerta

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Puerta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de La Puerta

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

What is the population of La Puerta?

La Puerta has a population of 634 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 42.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Puerta?

La Puerta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Puerta?

The job market in La Puerta is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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