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Portezuelo, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Portezuelo is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 1,834. Elevation: 5,853 ft (1,784 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

1,834 Population 8/sq mi density
5,853 ft Elevation 1,784 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,834
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation5,853 ft (1,784 m)
Population1,834
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation5,853 ft (1,784 m)
Coordinates20.4869°, -99.3061°
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 Portezuelo

Portezuelo is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 1,834. The city sits at an elevation of 5,853 feet (1,784 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 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Portezuelo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Portezuelo 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 5,853 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

Elevation5,853 ft (1,784 m)
Area217.6 sq mi (563.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates20.4869°N, 99.3061°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

113 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 M4.3 147 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 97 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 46 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 125 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 111 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 106 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 20 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 87 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 135 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 28 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 45 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 125 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 3 167 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 288 km
2017 Katia Category 1 230 km
2007 Dean Category 2 209 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 230 km
2000 Keith Category 1 274 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 208 km
1993 Gert Category 2 125 km
1990 Diana Category 2 204 km
1988 Debby Category 1 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 146 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 156 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 158 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 160 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 161 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 178 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

Portezuelo 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 Portezuelo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secundaria Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
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Radio Stations near Portezuelo

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 Portezuelo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Cultura Hñahñu

Libraries in Portezuelo

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

Farmers Markets in Portezuelo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Portezuelo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Stadiums & Teams in Portezuelo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Portezuelo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Portezuelo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

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 Portezuelo

What is the population of Portezuelo?

Portezuelo has a population of 1,834 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 217.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Portezuelo?

Portezuelo 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 Portezuelo?

The job market in Portezuelo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

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