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Matlapa, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Matlapa is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 3,792. Elevation: 430 ft (131 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

3,792 Population 24/sq mi density
430 ft Elevation 131 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
52.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Matlapa

Matlapa is a town and municipality in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosí.

People

Population3,792
Density24/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain52.1 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Population3,792
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Coordinates21.3365°, -98.8278°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation52.1 inches (1,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Matlapa

Matlapa is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 3,792. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet (131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 121 business establishments.

Income: Matlapa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)121

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Matlapa

Matlapa has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Jan (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.5° 53.9
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.5° 53.7
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.4° 43.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 19.9° / 33.9° 89.5
May 28.8°C / 84°F 22.2° / 35.5° 123.6
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.3° 204.0
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 22.4° / 34° 283.9
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 22.2° / 34.7° 255.4
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 422.1
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.3° 273.1
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.7° 75.8
Dec 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.5° 39.4
Matlapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 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 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation430 ft (131 m)
Area156.0 sq mi (404.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates21.3365°N, 98.8278°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 85 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 66 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 81 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 65 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 42 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 45 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 51 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 91 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 33 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 89 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 46 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 130 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 44 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 25 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 110 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 72 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 126 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 Katia Category 2 197 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 275 km
2010 Alex Category 1 274 km
2007 Dean Category 2 184 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 202 km
2000 Keith Category 1 170 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 120 km
1993 Gert Category 2 61 km
1990 Diana Category 2 156 km
1988 Debby Category 1 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
June 84°F (29°C) 11.0 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 9.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
December 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Matlapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in December to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.3") and February the driest (1.8").

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Museums in Matlapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Leonora Carrington
Museo del Agua

Libraries in Matlapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ejidal Lic. Benito Juárez García0.0
Juan Rulfo0.0

Farmers Markets in Matlapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Felipe Ángeles
Mercado San Carlos

Hotels in Matlapa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel San Francisco, Town of Matlapa

Clinics in Matlapa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ISSSTE

Bus Stations in Matlapa

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Del Norte - Senda
Terminal Frontera
Terminal Omnibus de México - Flecha
Terminal Transpaís Matlapa
Terminal Vencedor Matlapa

Stadiums & Teams in Matlapa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Matlapa

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Plan de Iguala AirportSmall Airport
Tamuín National AirportTSLSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Matlapa

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Emperadores de la Sierra
Terafiss centro de Rehabilitación Fisica
Unidad de Rehabilitación Caminando Juntos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Matlapa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Pedro Apóstol

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 Matlapa

What is the population of Matlapa?

Matlapa has a population of 3,792 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 156.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matlapa?

Matlapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.1 inches.

How is the job market in Matlapa?

The job market in Matlapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 121 business establishments in the area.

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