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Maxacapan, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Maxacapan is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 981. Elevation: 1,132 ft (345 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

981 Population 3/sq mi density
1,132 ft Elevation 345 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
116.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population981
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain116.6 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Population981
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Coordinates18.3897°, -95.1233°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation116.6 inches (2,963 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maxacapan

Maxacapan is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 981. The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet (345 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Maxacapan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Maxacapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 116.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,132 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Area290.4 sq mi (752.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.3897°N, 95.1233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.6"
207% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

697 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 97 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 62 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 86 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 133 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 64 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 73 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 36 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 117 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 108 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 82 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 127 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 115 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 115 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 50 km
Jan 25, 2017 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M5.0 93 km
Dec 20, 1991 11 km E of Suchilapan del Río, Mexico M4.9 116 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 34 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 3 250 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 214 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 276 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 300 km
2010 Karl Category 3 144 km
2007 Dean Category 2 217 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 252 km
2005 Stan Category 1 33 km
1997 Rick Category 1 292 km
1990 Diana Category 2 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 22 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Coldest
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 13.5 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 11.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
December 71°F (21°C) 4.8 in

Maxacapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and April the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Maxacapan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Telesecundaria 20 de Noviembre
Escuela Primaria Benito Juárez García
Escuela Primaria Francisco I. Madero
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Radio Stations near Maxacapan

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 103.9 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 103.9 FM - XHDQ-FM - Quatro Media - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 103.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
ISTMO 94.9 (Acayucan) - 94.9 FM - XHPTEA-FM - ACayucan, Veracruz 94.9 fm, acayucan AAC+ 80 kbps
LA KEBUENA 93.9 (Acayucan) - 93.9 FM - XHEVZ-FM - Acayucan, Veracruz 93.9 fm, acayucan MP3 128 kbps
MEZKLA FM 104.7 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 104.7 FM - XHPTLA-FM - Grupo Mezkla - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 104.7 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Maxacapan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura "Fernando Bustamante"
Museo Regional
Museo Regional Comunitario
Museo Regional Tuxtleco
Museo y Centro ceremonial "El Ahijado"

Libraries in Maxacapan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal María Boettinger de Álvarez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Maxacapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Juárez

Hotels in Maxacapan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bellavista

Restaurants in Maxacapan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Mirador

Airports Near Maxacapan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maxacapan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Maxacapan
San Miguel Arcángel
Templo Adventista Temolapan

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 Maxacapan

What is the population of Maxacapan?

Maxacapan has a population of 981 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 290.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maxacapan?

Maxacapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.6 inches.

How is the job market in Maxacapan?

The job market in Maxacapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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