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Palmillas, Mexico

Querétaro · Mexico

Palmillas is a small town in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 1,378. Elevation: 7,077 ft (2,157 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,378 Population 1,338/sq mi density
7,077 ft Elevation 2,157 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Palmillas

Palmillas

Palmillas is a historical town, township, and the municipal seat of the Palmillas Municipality in southwestern Tamaulipas, Mexico. The municipality has about five small towns including its township of the same name. According to the INEGI census in 2005, the Palmillas municipality has a total of 1,603 inhabitants.

People

Population1,378
Density1,338/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation7,077 ft (2,157 m)
Population1,378
Population Density1,338 / sq mi
Elevation7,077 ft (2,157 m)
Coordinates20.3358°, -99.9408°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuerétaro
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (385 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palmillas

Palmillas is a small town in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 1,378. The city sits at an elevation of 7,077 feet (2,157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Palmillas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Palmillas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,077 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,077 ft (2,157 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,338/sq mi
Coordinates20.3358°N, 99.9408°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 102 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 123 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 100 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 120 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 77 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 95 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 109 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 135 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 106 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 140 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 143 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 296 km
2021 Grace Category 3 234 km
2017 Katia Category 1 297 km
2007 Dean Category 1 276 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 297 km
1996 Boris Category 1 299 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 272 km
1993 Gert Category 2 191 km
1990 Diana Category 1 272 km
1988 Debby Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 109 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 138 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 163 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 173 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 187 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
February 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Palmillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Palmillas

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Palmillas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Muerte
Museo de la Muñeca Artesanal
Panteón/Museo de la Santa Veracruz

Libraries in Palmillas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Luz Ángeles Nájera0.0

Farmers Markets in Palmillas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Artesanal
Mercado de Artesanías Tequesquicalli
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal de Aculco
Reforma

Restaurants in Palmillas

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Los Cochinitos

Gas Stations in Palmillas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Palmillas

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos 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 Palmillas

What is the population of Palmillas?

Palmillas has a population of 1,378 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,338 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palmillas?

Palmillas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

How is the job market in Palmillas?

The job market in Palmillas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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