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Platón Sánchez, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Platón Sánchez is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 10,758. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,758 Population 62/sq mi density
230 ft Elevation 70 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Platón Sánchez

Platón Sánchez is a town (villa) in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in the state's Huasteca Alta region. It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Platón Sánchez.

People

Population10,758
Density62/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Population10,758
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Coordinates21.2718°, -98.3746°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,076 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Platón Sánchez

Platón Sánchez is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 10,758. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 344 business establishments.

Income: Platón Sánchez vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)344

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Platón Sánchez

Platón Sánchez has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Jan (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.8°C / 66°F 13° / 24.5° 53.9
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.5° 53.7
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 16.9° / 30.4° 43.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 19.9° / 33.9° 89.5
May 28.8°C / 84°F 22.2° / 35.5° 123.6
Jun 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.3° 204.0
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 22.4° / 34° 283.9
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 22.2° / 34.7° 255.4
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 21.7° / 32.5° 422.1
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 19.5° / 30.3° 273.1
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.7° 75.8
Dec 19°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.5° 39.4
Platón Sánchez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 230 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area172.4 sq mi (446.5 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates21.2718°N, 98.3746°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 129 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 111 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 128 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 135 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 115 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 92 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 66 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 91 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 137 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 116 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 66 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 136 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 141 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 92 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 111 km
2017 Katia Category 2 152 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 233 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 288 km
2010 Alex Category 1 286 km
2007 Dean Category 2 141 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 158 km
2000 Keith Category 1 144 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 79 km
1993 Gert Category 2 21 km
1990 Diana Category 2 109 km
1988 Debby Category 1 128 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 85°F (30°C) 8.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Platón Sánchez has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 67°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Platón Sánchez

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos
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Radio Stations near Platón Sánchez

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Huasteca - 90.5 FM - XHTI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tantoyuca, Veracruz 90.5 fm, américa MP3

Libraries in Platón Sánchez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibioteca José P Cabrera Licona0.0

Farmers Markets in Platón Sánchez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Huejutla

Gas Stations in Platón Sánchez

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PEMEX

Stadiums & Teams in Platón Sánchez

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Airports Near Platón Sánchez

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Covadonga AirportSmall Airport
Cruz Negra AirstripSmall Airport
El Frater AirportSmall Airport
Hualul AirportSmall Airport
Isla Fronton AirportSmall Airport
Isla Juana Ramirez AirstripSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirstripSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Tampachiche AirportSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Platón Sánchez

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Santa Maria de Guadalupe

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 Platón Sánchez

What is the population of Platón Sánchez?

Platón Sánchez has a population of 10,758 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 172.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Platón Sánchez?

Platón Sánchez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in Platón Sánchez?

The job market in Platón Sánchez is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 344 business establishments in the area.

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