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Papaloapan, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Papaloapan is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 647. Elevation: 3,865 ft (1,178 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

647 Population 5/sq mi density
3,865 ft Elevation 1,178 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population647
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation3,865 ft (1,178 m)
Population647
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,865 ft (1,178 m)
Coordinates18.5366°, -96.9349°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Papaloapan

Papaloapan is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 647. The city sits at an elevation of 3,865 feet (1,178 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Papaloapan vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Papaloapan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,865 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Mexico avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,865 ft (1,178 m)
Area134.1 sq mi (347.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates18.5366°N, 96.9349°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.88"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 55 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 115 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 60 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 143 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 116 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 143 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 99 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 110 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 119 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 113 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 81 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 128 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 95 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 84 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 85 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 121 km
Jun 11, 2000 6 km ESE of Santiago Tilantongo, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 284 km
2024 John Category 3 300 km
2022 Agatha Category 1 299 km
2021 Grace Category 3 230 km
2017 Katia Category 2 230 km
2017 Max Category 1 292 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 167 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 249 km
2010 Karl Category 3 43 km
2007 Dean Category 2 218 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 218 km
2005 Stan Category 1 215 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 278 km
1997 Rick Category 1 295 km
1990 Diana Category 2 263 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 285 km
1988 Debby Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 65 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 77 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 94 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 99 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 109 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 128 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 138 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 183 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 186 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 14.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 14.8 in
August 72°F (22°C) 13.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 14.9 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in

Papaloapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.9") and March the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Papaloapan

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Papaloapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Omealca
Mercado San Sebastian
Mercado Tezonapeño "La Frontera"
Mercado Veracruzano
Mercado Zongolica
Tianguis de Tezonapa

Airports Near Papaloapan

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Papaloapan

What is the population of Papaloapan?

Papaloapan has a population of 647 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 134.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Papaloapan?

Papaloapan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Papaloapan?

The job market in Papaloapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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