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Panales, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Panales is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 3,017. Elevation: 5,840 ft (1,780 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,017 Population 14/sq mi density
5,840 ft Elevation 1,780 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Panales

Panales Jamaica is a small town in the Tarimoro Municipality of Guanajuato, Mexico. It lies between the cities of Celaya and Salvatierra. It is in El Bajío, a valley region of central Mexico. It has mainly an agricultural economy, but it is beginning to industrialize thanks to the highway that passes through the very middle of Cañones. It has a population of about 3,000 people. It was founded in the late 16th century. It has begun to develop intensely over the past decade making it the second largest town in its area. Many of the people of this town have family in Dallas, Los Angeles, Detroit, Illinois, and scattered all over the U.S.A. The lands in and around Tarimoro are very fertile and are irrigated by a canal that runs from a local dam called "La Presa del Cubo".

People

Population3,017
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation5,840 ft (1,780 m)
Population3,017
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation5,840 ft (1,780 m)
Coordinates20.4697°, -99.2667°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Panales

Panales is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 3,017. The city sits at an elevation of 5,840 feet (1,780 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 97 business establishments.

Income: Panales vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)97

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Panales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,840 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,840 ft (1,780 m)
Area217.6 sq mi (563.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates20.4697°N, 99.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.68"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 100 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 127 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 86 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 74 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 44 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 24 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 102 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 91 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 135 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 16 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 83 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 41 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 120 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 122 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 3 163 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 283 km
2017 Katia Category 1 226 km
2007 Dean Category 2 205 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 226 km
2000 Keith Category 1 273 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 206 km
1993 Gert Category 2 123 km
1990 Diana Category 2 200 km
1988 Debby Category 1 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 142 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 155 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 157 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 158 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 160 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest

Panales has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Panales

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Esc. Prim. Pedro Romero de Terreros - - - -
Esc. Telesecundaria Panales - - - -
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Radio Stations near Panales

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Panales

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Cultura Hñahñu
Museo de la Labranza

Libraries in Panales

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Escolar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O.0.0
José María Morelos0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Profra. María Pineiro Ruíz0.0

Farmers Markets in Panales

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal Mixquiahuala

Stadiums & Teams in Panales

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Panales

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)-Medium Airport
Cadereyta Airport-Small Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport-Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Panales

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Panales

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Miguel Arcángel

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 Panales

What is the population of Panales?

Panales has a population of 3,017 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 217.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Panales?

Panales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Panales?

The job market in Panales is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 97 business establishments in the area.

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