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Popola, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Popola is a small town in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 4,176. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,176 Population 7/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
47.3 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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People

Population4,176
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population4,176
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates20.7332°, -88.2374°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation47.3 inches (1,201 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Popola

Popola is a small town in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 4,176. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 134 business establishments.

Income: Popola vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Popola

Popola has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (24°C). Average annual precipitation is 1337 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.4° 44.7
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 18.4° / 32.2° 40.3
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 19° / 34° 46.2
Apr 28.5°C / 83°F 21° / 36° 53.4
May 29.6°C / 85°F 22.6° / 36.5° 90.8
Jun 29.2°C / 85°F 23.5° / 35° 194.7
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 23° / 35.3° 172.3
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 23.2° / 35.7° 199.8
Sep 29°C / 84°F 23.1° / 34.8° 222.3
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.9° 160.9
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 19.3° / 31.1° 60.1
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 17.8° / 30.4° 51.1
Popola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area597.2 sq mi (1,546.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates20.7332°N, 88.2374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 12, 2015.

Jan 12, 2015 Gulf of America M4.0 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 184 km
2024 Beryl Category 3 5 km
2024 Helene Category 1 214 km
2021 Grace Category 1 104 km
2020 Delta Category 2 85 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 38 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 106 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 215 km
2011 Rina Category 1 287 km
2010 Paula Category 2 233 km
2009 Ida Category 2 244 km
2007 Dean Category 5 210 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 120 km
2005 Emily Category 4 29 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 118 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 177 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 83 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 49 km
1980 Allen Category 5 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in

Popola has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Popola

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
BI Popolá (Bachillerato Intercultural 001 Popolá) - - - -
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río;Manuel Mendoza y Mendoza - - - -
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Radio Stations near Popola

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Candela (Tizimín) - 96.3 FM - XHUP-FM - Cadena RASA - Tizimín, Yucatán 96.3 fm, cadena rasa MP3
Candela (Tizimín) - 96.3 FM - XHUP-FM - Cadena RASA - Tizimín, YU 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3

Museums in Popola

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la cultura
Casa de los Venados
Galeria Paredes
Museo Comunitario de Yaxché
Museo de ropa etnica de Mexico
Museo San Roque

Libraries in Popola

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Mtro. Luis Gualberto Gutiérrez Novelo0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblíoteca Municipal "Adolfo López Mateos"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Aquiles Serdán0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Tekom0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Tixcacalcupul0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Pedro Saínz de Baranda"0.0
Biblioteca Roger Enrique Pacheco Campos0.0
Edificio M0.0

Farmers Markets in Popola

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazar Municipal "Benito Juárez"
Handicraft Market
Handicraft Market
Mercado "4 de junio" Abandonado
Mercado Municipal "Donato Bates Herrera"
Mercado Municipal de Tinum

Hotels in Popola

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas Vallazoo
Hotel California
Kaan Ac

Restaurants in Popola

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bella Vista
La Tia

Cafes in Popola

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Italian Coffee Company

Zoos in Popola

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zoo Valladolid

Clinics in Popola

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Popola

Gas Stations in Popola

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera PEMEX
Pemex

Breweries in Popola

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama
San Francisco
Six el Grande

Stadiums & Teams in Popola

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Popola

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTQOLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Chichen Itzá-Small Airport
Aeródromo de CupulTZMSmall Airport
Chichén Itzá International AirportCZASmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Popola

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Merida

🇲🇽 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 Popola

What is the population of Popola?

Popola has a population of 4,176 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 597.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Popola?

Popola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches.

How is the job market in Popola?

The job market in Popola is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 134 business establishments in the area.

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