Palpan de Baranda, Mexico

Morelos · Mexico

Palpan de Baranda is a small town in Morelos, Mexico with a population of 791. Elevation: 5,315 ft (1,620 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

791 Population 8/sq mi density

5,315 ft Elevation 1,620 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

42.4 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population791

Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)

Rain42.4 in/yr

Sunny Days358/yr

Elevation5,315 ft (1,620 m)

Population	791
Population Density	8 / sq mi
Elevation	5,315 ft (1,620 m)
Coordinates	18.8695°, -99.4294°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Morelos
Average Temperature	58°F (14°C)
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation	42.4 inches (1,077 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palpan de Baranda

Palpan de Baranda is a small town in Mexico (Morelos) with a population of 791. The city sits at an elevation of 5,315 feet (1,620 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Palpan de Baranda vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.6%
	28% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Palpan de Baranda

Palpan de Baranda has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.7°C), the coldest is Dec (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	19.2°C / 67°F	11.5° / 27°	7.1
Feb	21.3°C / 70°F	13° / 29.6°	3.4
Mar	23.2°C / 74°F	14.5° / 32°	5.5
Apr	24.7°C / 76°F	16.1° / 33.3°	13.8
May	24.4°C / 76°F	16.7° / 32°	70.7
Jun	22.3°C / 72°F	16° / 28.6°	282.5
Jul	21.6°C / 71°F	15.2° / 28°	270.1
Aug	21.4°C / 71°F	15.1° / 27.7°	314.4
Sep	20.8°C / 69°F	14.9° / 26.6°	325.1
Oct	20.7°C / 69°F	14.1° / 27.3°	130.8
Nov	19.8°C / 68°F	12.4° / 27.3°	23.9
Dec	18.8°C / 66°F	11.1° / 26.5°	1.5

Palpan de Baranda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,315 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above Mexico avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,315 ft (1,620 m)
Area	105.9 sq mi (274.2 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	18.8695°N, 99.4294°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"

12% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.98"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

357 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	105 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	140 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	116 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	74 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	83 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	138 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	133 km
Aug 15, 2009	3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico	M5.5	125 km
Mar 20, 2015	3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico	M5.4	134 km
Feb 28, 2025	3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico	M5.0	64 km
May 16, 2018	Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico	M5.0	133 km
May 20, 2014	20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico	M4.9	117 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	110 km
Sep 26, 2024	9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico	M4.9	136 km
Aug 29, 1993	3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico	M4.8	137 km
Dec 14, 1999	5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.8	126 km
Feb 22, 2024	21 km S of Valle Luz, Mexico	M4.7	143 km
Jun 22, 2017	4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M4.7	130 km
May 26, 2005	7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico	M4.7	74 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 3	197 km
2024	John	Category 3	179 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	159 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	256 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	292 km
2017	Max	Category 1	248 km
2010	Karl	Category 1	277 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	287 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	210 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	260 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	275 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	224 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (39 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	39 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	44 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	87 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	90 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	91 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	105 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in
March	66°F (19°C)	0.3 in
April	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
May	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
June	67°F (20°C)	9.0 in	Wettest
July	59°F (15°C)	8.9 in
August	66°F (19°C)	8.9 in
September	65°F (18°C)	8.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in
November	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in
December	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Palpan de Baranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Palpan de Baranda

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Coronel Juan Urquiza	—	—	—	—
Guillermo Prieto	—	—	—	—
Pedro Baranda	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Palpan de Baranda

35 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero	96.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
FRECUENCIA 106.9 (CDMX) - 106.9 FM - XHSCCA-FM - Comunicadores Comunitarios del Arte y la Cultura, A.C. - Ciudad de México	106.9 fm, américa	MP3 192 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	102.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México	103.7 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	93.3 fm, crystal	AAC+ 64 kbps
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos	100.1 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3	además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero	MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos	100.1 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos	88.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ANÁHUAC 1670 (Huixquilucan) - 1670 AM - XEANAH-AM - Universidad Anáhuac - Huixquilucan, Estado de México	1670 am, am	AAC 98 kbps
OYE 89.7 (CDMX) - 89.7 FM - XEOYE-FM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México	89.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 32 kbps
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México	92.5 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA COMADRE 101.7 (Cuautla) - 101.7 FM - XHCUT-FM - Grupo Diario de Morelos - Cuautla, Morelos	101.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México	101.3 fm, contemporary hits	MP3 96 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México	1600 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México	101.3 fm, contemporary	MP3 96 kbps
Universal 88.1 XHRED Mexico City Official	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	102.1 fm, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México	93.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México	102.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM	91.7, 91.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM	1600, 1600 am	MP3 128 kbps
UniRadio 99.7	radio college	MP3 96 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM	banda, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM	banda, entretenimiento	AAC+ 64 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México	1600 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Los 40 Cuernavaca	moderno, pop	MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos	93.3 fm, @fm	MP3
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos	93.3 fm, @fm	MP3
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos	107.7 fm, 1970s	MP3
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM	musica regional mexicana, regional mexican	MP3 192 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos	100.1 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México	99.5 fm, capital media	AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Palpan de Baranda

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Centro Cultural Xochitepequense
Dr. Román Piña Chan Archeological Museum
El Castillito
Museo de Arte Conteporaneo indigena
Museo de Ciencia
Museo de la ciudad de Cuernavaca
Museo de la medicina tradicional y herbolaria
Museo de Malinalco
Museo del Sitio de Xochicalco
Museo Grutas de la Estrella
Museo INEEL
Museo Morelense de Arte Contemporáneo Juan Soriano
Museo Morelense de Arte Popular
Museo Robert Brady
Palace of Hernan Cortez
Papalote Museo del Niño
Proyecto Siqueiros La Tallera

Libraries in Palpan de Baranda

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Amoxcalco		0.0
Benito Juarez		0.0
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca 17 de Abril		0.0
Biblioteca Andrés Aponte Cardoso		0.0
Biblioteca Central		0.0
Biblioteca Digital del Estado de Mexico		0.0
Biblioteca INEEL		0.0
Biblioteca Infantil		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eliseo Aragón Benítez		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ing. Juan Dubernard Ch.		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Abel C. Salazar		0.0

Farmers Markets in Palpan de Baranda

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Central de Abastos Emiliano Zapata
Las Flores
Mercado
Mercado "La Carolina"
Mercado "Lázaro Cárdenas"
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Amatitlan
Mercado Central
Mercado de Alatavista
Mercado de la Barona
Mercado de la flor
Mercado de Tetecala (Solo los dias Martes)
Mercado Emiliano Zapata
Mercado Filiberto Gómez
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal "Unidad Morelense"
Mercado Municipal de Chalma
Mercado Municipal de Tetipac
Mercado Municipal de Xochitepec
Mercado municipal Lomas de la Selva
Mercado Santos Degollado
Nuevo Mercado
Plaza "3 de Mayo"
Plaza de Artesanías
Tianguis de chamilpa
Tianguis de Temixco

Stadiums & Teams in Palpan de Baranda

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Palpan de Baranda

17 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Adolfo López Mateos International Airport	TLC	Large Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport	MEX	Large Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International Airport	CVJ	Medium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo Airport	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Chiconcuac	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de Cuautla	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda Panoaya	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de Taxco	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Los Ojuelos	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Zacacoyuca	—	Small Airport
Albatros Residencial Aéreo	—	Small Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana	—	Small Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport	AZP	Small Airport
Mexico City Air Base	—	Small Airport
Tenango Airport	—	Small Airport
Tequesquitengo Airport	—	Small Airport
Vista Hermosa Airfield	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Palpan de Baranda

6 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
CAPASITS Cuernavaca
CAPASITS Cuernavaca
Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial (CREE Morelos)
Centro Quirofisico Y Rehabilitacion
Vista Hermosa
Vista Hermosa

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 Palpan de Baranda

What is the population of Palpan de Baranda?

Palpan de Baranda has a population of 791 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 105.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palpan de Baranda?

Palpan de Baranda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in Palpan de Baranda?

The job market in Palpan de Baranda is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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