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Misantla, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Misantla is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 26,827. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,827 Population 98/sq mi density
1,001 ft Elevation 305 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population26,827
Density98/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Population26,827
Population Density98 / sq mi
Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates19.9299°, -96.8519°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,122 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Misantla

Misantla is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 26,827. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 858 business establishments.

Income: Misantla vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)858

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Misantla

Misantla has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (27°C), the coldest is Jan (18.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1474 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 8.4° / 28.8° 78.6
Feb 19.1°C / 66°F 8.3° / 31.5° 40.6
Mar 22°C / 72°F 11.6° / 35.2° 40.3
Apr 25.1°C / 77°F 15.4° / 36.5° 58.9
May 27°C / 81°F 19.9° / 37° 81.7
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 19.8° / 35° 225.1
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 20.2° / 31.3° 171.4
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 20.4° / 30.7° 184.1
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 18.4° / 30.1° 226.6
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 13.4° / 29.5° 205.2
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 11.5° / 28.9° 104.2
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 8.9° / 28.3° 57.4
Misantla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Area272.6 sq mi (706.0 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates19.9299°N, 96.8519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 126 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 65 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 108 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 103 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 34 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 130 km
May 24, 2003 8 km SE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 87 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 29 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 60 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 63 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 99 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 81 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 103 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 109 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 98 km
Apr 15, 1997 Gulf of America M3.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 79 km
2017 Katia Category 2 79 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 28 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 282 km
2010 Karl Category 3 94 km
2007 Dean Category 2 65 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 65 km
2005 Stan Category 1 253 km
2000 Keith Category 1 162 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 175 km
1993 Gert Category 2 153 km
1990 Diana Category 2 108 km
1988 Debby Category 1 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 31 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 58 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 69 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 79 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 97 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 98 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 7.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
September 76°F (25°C) 12.7 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 9.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in

Misantla has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 73.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.7") and March the driest (3.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Misantla

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Tecnológico de Úrsulo Galván - Extensión Vega de Alatorre University - ,
TEBAEV College - ,

Schools in Misantla

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jardín de Niños Zoila Enríquez - - - -
Escuela Primaria Salvador Díaz Mirón - - - -
Escuela Primaria Hermenegildo Galeana - - - -
Telesecundaria Sor Juana Inés de La Cruz - - - -
Escuela Primaria Aquiles Serdán - - - -
Jardín de Niños Felipe Ramírez Tello - - - -
Escuela Primaria Niños Héroes - - - -
Jardín de Niños Zamna - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Técnica Industrial No. 62 - - - -
Secundaria y Bachillerato Alfonso Reyes - - - -
Escuela Primaria Venustiano Carranza - - - -
Jardín de Niños Gregorio Torres Quinero - - - -
Telesecundaria Fernando Gutiérrez Barrios - - - -
Jardín de Niños "Federico Froebel" - - - -
Escuela Primaria "Flavia Torre" - - - -
Escuela Primaria Niños Héroes - - - -
Jardín de Niños Jacobo Grimm - - - -
Jardín de Niños Carlos Perrault - - - -
Escuela Primaria Rafael Murillo Vidal - - - -
Secundaria Heriberto Jara Corona - - - -
Escuela Secundaria General "Ignacio Mejía" - - - -
Escuela Primaria Manlio Fabio Altamirano - - - -
Escuela Primaria Manuel Gutierrez Zamora - - - -
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Radio Stations near Misantla

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 256 kbps
104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.1 fm, avanradio MP3 128 kbps
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz 98.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
LA MEGA 106.1 (Agua Dulce) - 106.1 FM - XHSCID-FM - Comunicación Hidromila - Agua Dulce, Veracruz 106.1 fm, agua dulce MP3
Amor 91.7 Xalapa - MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Misantla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Guadalupe Victoria
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Cafes in Misantla

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kiosco Misantla

Bus Stations in Misantla

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ADO Misantla
Terminal ATB

Gas Stations in Misantla

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gazprom

Breweries in Misantla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Happy Beer los Madrigales

Airports Near Misantla

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
El Cristo Airport-Small Airport
La Pajarera Airport-Small Airport
Los Pipos Airport-Small Airport
Poza Rica Airport-Small Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Misantla

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santa Cruz
Virgen de Guadalupe

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 Misantla

What is the population of Misantla?

Misantla has a population of 26,827 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 272.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Misantla?

Misantla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.

How is the job market in Misantla?

The job market in Misantla is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 858 business establishments in the area.

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