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La Vega, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

La Vega is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 595. Elevation: 6,063 ft (1,848 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

595 Population 3/sq mi density
6,063 ft Elevation 1,848 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population595
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation6,063 ft (1,848 m)
Population595
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,063 ft (1,848 m)
Coordinates20.4914°, -99.3294°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Vega

La Vega is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 595. The city sits at an elevation of 6,063 feet (1,848 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: La Vega vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Vega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,063 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,063 ft (1,848 m)
Area217.6 sq mi (563.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates20.4914°N, 99.3294°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 96 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 47 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 124 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 111 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 108 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 21 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 86 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 115 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 135 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 31 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 84 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 47 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 170 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 290 km
2017 Katia Category 1 232 km
2007 Dean Category 2 211 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 232 km
2000 Keith Category 1 276 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 209 km
1993 Gert Category 2 127 km
1990 Diana Category 2 206 km
1988 Debby Category 1 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 147 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 155 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 158 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 160 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 163 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 179 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 Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest

La Vega has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near La Vega

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Vega

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Cultura Hñahñu

Libraries in La Vega

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Escolar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O.0.0
José María Morelos0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Profra. María Pineiro Ruíz0.0

Farmers Markets in La Vega

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in La Vega

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Vega

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Vega

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Vega

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Salvador

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 Vega

What is the population of La Vega?

La Vega has a population of 595 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 217.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Vega?

La Vega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Vega?

The job market in La Vega is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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