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Las Placetas, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Las Placetas is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 599. Elevation: 482 ft (147 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

599 Population 1/sq mi density
482 ft Elevation 147 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
39.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population599
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Population599
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Coordinates21.0337°, -98.0138°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation39.0 inches (992 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Placetas

Las Placetas is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 599. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet (147 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Las Placetas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Placetas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area426.7 sq mi (1,105.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.0337°N, 98.0138°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 112 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 146 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 135 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 120 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 104 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 150 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 147 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 128 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 132 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 139 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 128 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 112 km
Sep 19, 1999 5 km NNW of Tasquillo, Mexico M3.4 147 km
Feb 10, 2005 1 km SE of Xochitlán, Mexico M3.4 147 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 150 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 68 km
2017 Katia Category 2 107 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 187 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 286 km
2010 Karl Category 3 265 km
2007 Dean Category 2 95 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 112 km
2000 Keith Category 1 135 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 71 km
1993 Gert Category 2 31 km
1990 Diana Category 2 65 km
1988 Debby Category 1 83 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 162 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
November 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Las Placetas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Las Placetas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Huasteca - 90.5 FM - XHTI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tantoyuca, Veracruz 90.5 fm, américa MP3

Airports Near Las Placetas

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Cabo Rojo AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Fausto Vega Santander AirportSmall Airport
Isla del Toro AirstripSmall Airport
La Mesa AirstripSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall 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 Las Placetas

What is the population of Las Placetas?

Las Placetas has a population of 599 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 426.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Placetas?

Las Placetas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches.

How is the job market in Las Placetas?

The job market in Las Placetas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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