Paso Carretas, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Paso Carretas is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 503. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

503 Population 1/sq mi density

85 ft Elevation 26 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

56.5 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population503

Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)

Rain56.5 in/yr

Sunny Days234/yr

Elevation85 ft (26 m)

Population	503
Population Density	1 / sq mi
Elevation	85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates	18.6844°, -96.1378°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Veracruz
Average Temperature	78°F (26°C)
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation	56.5 inches (1,434 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paso Carretas

Paso Carretas is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 503. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Paso Carretas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.2%
	67% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Paso Carretas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	77.9°F
	44% above Mexico avg
January Average	71°F (22°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	85 ft (26 m)
Area	825.4 sq mi (2,137.8 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	18.6844°N, 96.1378°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"

49% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 12.44"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 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	141 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	123 km
Jan 30, 2002	5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico	M5.9	60 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	131 km
Mar 3, 2022	Veracruz, Mexico	M5.7	94 km
Oct 29, 2009	27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico	M5.7	68 km
Jan 17, 2004	6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico	M5.2	124 km
Sep 8, 2009	5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico	M5.1	133 km
Aug 29, 2021	1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico	M5.0	145 km
Oct 9, 2001	5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico	M4.9	103 km
Nov 26, 1991	3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico	M4.9	98 km
Nov 6, 2017	5 km E of La Mina, Mexico	M4.8	79 km
Aug 4, 2021	8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico	M4.8	52 km
Aug 2, 2019	4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico	M4.7	106 km
Mar 20, 2012	11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico	M4.6	147 km
Feb 12, 2012	5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico	M4.6	115 km
Jun 3, 2011	14 km ENE of Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico	M4.6	141 km
Feb 9, 2006	7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico	M4.5	111 km
May 31, 2010	10 km WNW of María Lombardo de Caso, Mexico	M4.5	150 km
Mar 11, 2020	8 km NNW of María Lombardo de Caso, Mexico	M4.5	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2021	Grace	Category 3	216 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	236 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	154 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	64 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	208 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	202 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	131 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	280 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	281 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	238 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	240 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (100 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Martin	Shield	1,650 m (5,413 ft)	1796	100 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	125 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	127 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	130 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	137 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	139 km
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	155 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	177 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	71°F (22°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	72°F (22°C)	0.6 in
March	77°F (25°C)	0.5 in	Driest
April	81°F (27°C)	0.6 in
May	84°F (29°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
June	83°F (28°C)	9.0 in
July	81°F (27°C)	12.4 in	Wettest
August	81°F (27°C)	11.5 in
September	80°F (27°C)	11.7 in
October	79°F (26°C)	4.5 in
November	75°F (24°C)	2.0 in
December	73°F (23°C)	1.1 in

Paso Carretas has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and March the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Paso Carretas

77 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Mezkla FM - 104.7 FM - XHPTLA-FM - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz	104.7 fm, américa	MP3
XEU 98.1 (Veracruz) - 98.1 FM - XHU-FM - Grupo Pazos Radio - Veracruz, Veracruz	98.1 fm, boca del río	MP3 48 kbps
XEU (Veracruz) - 98.1 FM - XHU-FM - Grupo Pazos Radio - Veracruz, VE	98.1, 98.1 fm	MP3 48 kbps
Ori Stereo (Orizaba) - 99.3 FM - XHORA-FM - Grupo Peláez Domínguez - Orizaba, Veracruz	99.3, 99.3 fm	MP3 40 kbps
LA FIERA (Veracruz) - 94.1 FM - XHHV-FM - Grupo Pazos - Veracruz, Veracruz	94.1 fm, banda	MP3 48 kbps
La Invasora (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz	88.9 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
103.7 Love FM (Veracruz) - 103.7 FM - XHCS-FM - Grupo Radio SA - Veracruz, Veracruz	103.7 fm, américa	AAC 98 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Veracruz) - 89.1 FM - XHAVR-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Alvarado / Boca del Río, VE	89.1, 89.1 fm	AAC
EXA FM: En Todas Partes Ponte Exa	93.3 fm, boca del río	AAC+ 48 kbps
RadioMás (Orizaba) - 105.5 FM - XHOBA-FM - RTV (Radio Televisión de Veracruz) - La Perla / Orizaba, VE	105.5, 105.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Trión Veracruz - 106.1 FM - XHETF-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Veracruz, VE	106.1, 106.1 fm	AAC
LOVE FM 103.7 (Veracruz) - 103.7 FM - XHCS-FM - Grupo RADIO SA - Veracruz, Veracruz	103.7 fm, américa	AAC 130 kbps
102.9 Ya! FM (Veracruz) - 102.9 FM - XHTS-FM - Grupo Pazos - Veracruz, Veracruz	español	MP3 64 kbps
Ya! FM 102.9 (Veracruz) - 102.9 FM - XHTS-FM - Grupo Pazos - Veracruz, Veracruz	102.9 fm, contemporary	MP3 64 kbps
+Radio Bemba (Veracruz) - Online - www.radiobembaveracruz.com - Domingo Lucas Ramírez - Veracruz, Veracruz	américa, classic salsa	MP3 128 kbps
FUSIÓN 90.1 (Veracruz) - 90.1 FM - XHLL-FM - Grupo Pazos - Veracruz, Veracruz	90.1 fm, américa	MP3 48 kbps
El Patrón (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz	104.9 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
Arroba FM (Poza Rica) - 89.3 FM - XHRRR-FM - Radiorama - Poza Rica, Veracruz	89.3 fm, @fm	MP3
Lokura FM Grupera Xalapa 103.3 FM	banda, banda norteña	AAC 130 kbps
La Inolvidable (Perote) - 101.1 FM - XHPER-FM - RRADIOTL, A.C. - Perote, VE	101.1, 101.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
YA! FM (Veracruz) - 102.9 FM - XHTS-FM - Grupo Pazos - Veracruz, Veracruz	102.9 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
MAR FM 99.7 (Veracruz) - 99.7 FM - XHPB-FM - Grupo FM Multimedios - Boca del Río, Veracruz	99.7 fm, américa	AAC
LA PODEROSA 106.9 (Veracruz) - 106.9 FM - XHQT-FM - AvanRadio Radiorama - Veracruz, Veracruz	106.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Xalapa, Veracruz	92.9 fm, américa	MP3 160 kbps
Azul Radio Veracruz	—	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Córdoba - 107.5 FM - XHKG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz	107.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 89.1 (Veracruz) - 89.1 FM - XHAVR-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Boca del Río, Veracruz	89.1 fm, alvarado	AAC
IMAGEN RADIO 92.5 (Veracruz) - 92.5 FM - XHQRV-FM - Grupo Imagen - Veracruz, Veracruz	92.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
La Ola (Tuxpan) - 91.5 FM - XHTL-FM - Tuxpan, VE	91.5, 91.5 fm	AAC 320 kbps
LA LUPE 105.7 (Veracruz) - 105.7 FM - XHPUGC-FM - Multimedios Radio - Veracruz, Veracruz	105.7 fm, américa	AAC 98 kbps
Fusión Veracruz - 90.1 FM - XHLL-FM - Grupo Pazos - Veracruz, VE	90.1, 90.1 fm	MP3 48 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz	93.1 fm, banda	MP3
LOS40 98.9 (Veracruz) - 98.9 FM - XHWB-FM - Radiópolis - Boca del Río, Veracruz	98.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
XEU La "U" de Veracruz - 98.1 FM - XHU-FM - Grupo Pazos - Veracruz, VE	98.1, 98.1 fm	MP3
LOS40 Veracruz - 98.9 FM - XHWB-FM - Radiópolis - Veracruz, Veracruz	98.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
XEU (Veracruz) - 98.1 FM - XHU-FM - Grupo Pazos Radio - Veracruz, VE	98.1, 98.1 fm	MP3 48 kbps
XHPP-FM - La Comadre (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Orizaba, Veracruz	100.3 fm, córdoba	AAC
Soy FM (Veracruz) - 101.7 FM - XHPR-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Boca del Río, Veracruz	101.7 fm, boca del río	AAC
La Bestia Grupera (Nogales) - 103.5 FM - XHRZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora	103.5 fm, banda	MP3 96 kbps
SOY FM 101.7 (Veracruz) - 101.7 FM - XHPR-FM - Valanci Media Group - Boca del Río, Veracruz	101.7 fm, américa	AAC
La Consentida San Luis 107.9	banda, banda norteña	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Que Manda (Guaymas) - 90.1 FM - XHGYS-FM - Radiovisa - Guaymas, Sonora	90.1 fm, banda	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Lobo MX (Hermosillo) - Online - www.radiolobo.mx - Hermosillo, Sonora	estación, grupera	MP3 160 kbps
TRIÓN 106.1 (Veracruz) - 106.1 FM - XHETF-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Boca del Río, Veracruz	106.1 fm, alternative	AAC
KE 104.5 (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO	104.5, 104.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Que Manda (Caborca) - 89.9 FM - XHIB-FM - Radiovisa - Caborca, Sonora	89.9 fm, banda	MP3 256 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 100.5 (Veracruz) - 100.5 FM - XHVE-FM - MVS Radio - Boca del Río, Veracruz	100.5 fm, aquí nomás	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Zeta (Navojoa) - 88.9 FM - XHENS-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO	1980's, 1980s	MP3 128 kbps
KY (Nogales) - 90.3 FM - XHXW-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora	90.3 fm, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
Globo - 91.1 FM [Torreón, Coahuila]	music, news	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Centro San Luis 93.9 FM	baladas, baladas en español	AAC+ 64 kbps
SUPER (Puerto Peñasco) - 93.5 FM - XHPPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Puerto Peñasco, SO	—	MP3 96 kbps
FIESTA 94 9 (Veracruz) - 94.9 FM - XHFM-FM - Grupo AvanRadio Radiorama - Veracruz, Veracruz	94.9 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Nogales - 102.7 FM - XHQT-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO	102.7, 102.7 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Máxima 93.1 FM Coatzacoalcos	coatzacoalcos, hits	AAC 99 kbps
Sensación 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Banderilla / Xalapa, VE	95.5, 95.5 fm	MP3 96 kbps
KE (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, Sonora	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Martínez - 89.9 FM - XHHU-FM - Grupo MS Multimedios - Martínez de la Torre, VE	—	MP3 64 kbps
La Comadre 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Orizaba, Veracruz	100.3 fm, córdoba	AAC
melyh radio	2000-2021, 2000s	MP3
MÁXIMA 88.5 (Veracruz) - 88.5 FM - XHIL-FM - Grupo RADIOSA - Veracruz, Veracruz.	88.5 fm, américa	AAC 98 kbps
La Gigante (Piedras Negras, Ver.) - 95.3 FM - XHGN-FM - Piedras Negras, VE	95.3, 95.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Carnaval Coatzacoalcos - Online - Coatzacoalcos, VE	coatzacoalcos, mex	MP3
La Bestia Grupera (Córdoba) - 96.1 FM - XHSIC-FM - Radiorama - Córdoba, VE	96.1, 96.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Veracruz - 93.3 FM - XHPS-FM - MVS Radio - Veracruz, VE	93.3, 93.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Fuerza Latina San Luis 102.5 FM	bachata, cumbia	AAC+ 64 kbps
Super Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM	adult contemporary, grupo audiorama comunicaciones	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Ranchito San Luis 107.1 FM/1460 AM	banda, grupera	AAC+ 64 kbps
Activa 89.7 FM Hermosillo	activa, hermosillo	AAC 131 kbps
LOS40 Veracruz - 98.9 FM - XHWB-FM - Radiópolis - Veracruz, VE	98.9, 98.9 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
La Zeta (Hermosillo) - 93.9 FM - XHMV-FM - Uniradio - Hermosillo, Sonora	93.9 fm, clásicos	MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Veracruz) - 89.1 FM [Boca del Río Veracruz]	music, news	AAC
Radio Universidad (Hermosillo) - 107.5 FM - XHUSH-FM - Universidad de Sonora - Hermosillo, SO	107.5, 107.5 fm	MP3
Radio Universidad de Sonora (XHUSH-FM, 107.5 MHz FM, Hermosillo) Universidad de Sonora	college radio, culture	MP3
La Bestia Grupera Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
La Voz del Pitic - 88.1 FM - XHRMO-FM - Democracia y Deliberación Desértica, A.C. - Hermosillo, SO	88.1, 88.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Poza Rica) - 89.3 FM - XHRRR-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz	89.3 fm, @fm	MP3

Farmers Markets in Paso Carretas

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado "20 de Junio"
Mercado "20 de Noviembre"
Mercado 5 de Mayo
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near Paso Carretas

16 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
General Heriberto Jara International Airport	VER	Large Airport
Aeródromo Toro Bravo	—	Small Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma Bonita	—	Small Airport
El Ahijadero Airport	—	Small Airport
El Amate Airport	—	Small Airport
El Zopilote Airport	—	Small Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport	—	Small Airport
General Miguel Alemán Airport	—	Small Airport
Jalisquillo Airport	—	Small Airport
La Esmeralda Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Las Macayas Airport	—	Small Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy Airfield	—	Small Airport
Patria Vieja Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Pista Macuiles	—	Small Airport
San Jose Independencia Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Tres Encinos Airport	—	Small 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 Paso Carretas

What is the population of Paso Carretas?

Paso Carretas has a population of 503 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 825.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paso Carretas?

Paso Carretas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.

How is the job market in Paso Carretas?

The job market in Paso Carretas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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