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Potrero Horcón, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Potrero Horcón is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 735. Elevation: 469 ft (143 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

735 Population 1/sq mi density
469 ft Elevation 143 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population735
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Population735
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Coordinates21.6059°, -98.2891°
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 Potrero Horcón

Potrero Horcón is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 735. The city sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 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 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Potrero Horcón vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Potrero Horcón 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 469 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

Elevation469 ft (143 m)
Area558.8 sq mi (1,447.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.6059°N, 98.2891°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 21, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 126 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 125 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 132 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 130 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 61 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 88 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 128 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 114 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 128 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 145 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 127 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 112 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 137 km
2017 Katia Category 2 167 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 250 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 255 km
2010 Alex Category 2 252 km
2007 Dean Category 2 160 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 174 km
2000 Keith Category 1 113 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 61 km
1993 Gert Category 2 56 km
1990 Diana Category 2 121 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 286 km
1988 Debby Category 1 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
June 84°F (29°C) 6.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Potrero Horcón has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 67°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Potrero Horcón

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 Potrero Horcón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
20 de Noviembre0.0

Farmers Markets in Potrero Horcón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near Potrero Horcón

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco Javier Mina International AirportTAMMedium Airport
Cabo Rojo AirstripSmall Airport
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
Ju-Bar AirportSmall Airport
La Ensenada AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirstripSmall Airport
La Poza AirportSmall Airport
La Simiente AirstripSmall Airport
Los Cerones AirportSmall Airport
Moctezuma AirportSmall Airport
Nuevo Temalacaco AirportSmall Airport
Piedra de Cal AirportSmall Airport
Plan de Iguala AirportSmall Airport
Tampachiche AirportSmall Airport
Tamuín National AirportTSLSmall Airport
Tanchijol AirstripSmall Airport
Tancholin AirportSmall Airport
Topila AirportSmall Airport
Yack AirportSmall 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 Potrero Horcón

What is the population of Potrero Horcón?

Potrero Horcón has a population of 735 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 558.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Potrero Horcón?

Potrero Horcón 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 Potrero Horcón?

The job market in Potrero Horcón is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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