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Potrero Viejo, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Potrero Viejo is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 2,165. Elevation: 2,005 ft (611 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

2,165 Population 30/sq mi density
2,005 ft Elevation 611 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
59.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,165
Density30/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain59.9 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Population2,165
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Coordinates18.8774°, -96.8431°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation59.9 inches (1,521 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Potrero Viejo

Potrero Viejo is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 2,165. The city sits at an elevation of 2,005 feet (611 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 69 business establishments.

Income: Potrero Viejo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Potrero Viejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,005 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,005 ft (611 m)
Area73.3 sq mi (189.8 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates18.8774°N, 96.8431°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 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 83 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 125 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 99 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 137 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 137 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 134 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 127 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 93 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 119 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 108 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 123 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 122 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 87 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 90 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 108 km
Mar 10, 2019 16 km NNW of San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Aug 29, 2002 Oaxaca, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 193 km
2017 Katia Category 2 193 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 127 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 287 km
2010 Karl Category 3 5 km
2007 Dean Category 2 181 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 181 km
2005 Stan Category 1 207 km
2000 Keith Category 1 270 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 292 km
1993 Gert Category 2 267 km
1990 Diana Category 2 225 km
1988 Debby Category 1 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 48 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 54 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 66 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 76 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 79 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 89 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 110 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 176 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 188 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 11.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 11.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 10.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in

Potrero Viejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Potrero Viejo

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Héroes de la Independencia
Jardín de Niños Carmen Bouzas de López Arias
Escuela Secundaria Lic. Ángel Carvajal Bernal
TEBAEV
Jardín de Niños Justo Sierra
Escuela Primaria Ignacio Zaragoza
Telesecundaria Miguel Alemán Valdez
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Radio Stations near Potrero Viejo

48 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vida (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, SO 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Mérida - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 103.1 fm, cadena rasa MP3
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, Sonora 100.3 fm, baladas en inglés MP3 128 kbps
La Nuestra (Navojoa) - 1270 AM - XEGL-AM - 642 Media - Navojoa, SO 1270, 1270 am MP3 192 kbps
La Mejor Ciudad Obregón - 103.3 FM - XHVJS-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO 103.3, 103.3 fm MP3 96 kbps
La Zeta (Navojoa) - 88.9 FM - XHENS-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
La Que Manda (Guaymas) - 90.1 FM - XHGYS-FM - Radiovisa - Guaymas, Sonora 90.1 fm, banda MP3 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Nogales) - 103.5 FM - XHRZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora 103.5 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
La Consentida San Luis 107.9 banda, banda norteña AAC+ 64 kbps
KE 104.5 (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, SO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Que Manda (Caborca) - 89.9 FM - XHIB-FM - Radiovisa - Caborca, Sonora 89.9 fm, banda MP3 256 kbps
Radio Lobo MX (Hermosillo) - Online - www.radiolobo.mx - Hermosillo, Sonora estación, grupera MP3 160 kbps
La Poderosa 88.9 FM Hermosillo banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
la invasora 101.9 FM Hermosillo banda, banda norteña MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad (Hermosillo) - 107.5 FM - XHUSH-FM - Universidad de Sonora - Hermosillo, SO 107.5, 107.5 fm MP3
La Zeta (Hermosillo) - 93.9 FM - XHMV-FM - Uniradio - Hermosillo, Sonora 93.9 fm, clásicos MP3 128 kbps
melyh radio 2000-2021, 2000s MP3
KY (Magdalena de Kino) - 90.7 FM - XHLDC-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Magdalena de Kino, Sonora 90.7 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
KY (Navojoa) - 95.5 FM - XHNAS-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Navojoa, Sonora 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Radio Ranchito San Luis 107.1 FM/1460 AM banda, grupera AAC+ 64 kbps
KE (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, Sonora 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
102.5 Oreja FM amor, baladas en español MP3
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Super Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM adult contemporary, grupo audiorama comunicaciones MP3 96 kbps
Fuerza Latina San Luis 102.5 FM bachata, cumbia AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio fórmula (Mérida) - 94.5 FM [Mérida, Yucatán] music, news AAC
Radio fórmula (Mérida) - 105.1 FM [Mérida, Yucatán] music, news AAC
La Mejor Hermosillo - 98.5 FM - XHBH-FM - MVS Radio - Hermosillo, SO 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Centro San Luis 93.9 FM baladas, baladas en español AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Nogales - 96.7 FM - XHNGS-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO 96.7, 96.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Puerto Peñasco) - 93.5 FM - XHPPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Puerto Peñasco, SO MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Ciudad Obregón - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, SO 99.3, 99.3 fm MP3 96 kbps
Maxima 96.3 FM Hermosillo hermosillo, hits AAC 130 kbps
KY (Nogales) - 90.3 FM - XHXW-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Nogales, Sonora 90.3 fm, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
Amor 101 (Guaymas) - 101.3 FM / 630 AM - XHFX-FM / XEFX-AM - Grupo ASVA - Guaymas, SO 101.3, 101.3 fm AAC+ 128 kbps
Activa 89.7 FM Hermosillo activa, hermosillo AAC 131 kbps
Radio Universidad de Sonora (XHUSH-FM, 107.5 MHz FM, Hermosillo) Universidad de Sonora college radio, culture MP3
Stereo 100.3 (Hermosillo) - 100.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Hermosillo, SO 100.3, 100.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, Sonora 99.9 fm, agua prieta MP3 64 kbps
Arroba FM 101.1 Hermosillo arroba fm, hermosillo MP3 128 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
La Bestia Grupera Puerto Peñasco 93.5 FM banda, banda norteña MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Nogales - 102.7 FM - XHQT-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO 102.7, 102.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Agua Prieta - 99.9 FM - XHNNO-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Agua Prieta, SO 99.9, 99.9 fm MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Potrero Viejo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Córdoba
Museo del Café
Museo del Café
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín
Polifórum Mier y Pesado

Libraries in Potrero Viejo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Antonio M. Quirasco"0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Rubén Calatayud B.0.0
Fernando Salmerón Roiz0.0
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Potrero Viejo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Comerciantes Tepeaca y Fortín
La Garza
Mercado "3 de Agosto"
Mercado Ejidal
Mercado El Parián
Mercado Faustino Mora
Mercado Floristas
Mercado La Isla
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Ixtaczoquitlán
Mercado Naranjal
Mercado Omealca
Mercado Revolución
Mercado Revolución
Mercado Revolución
Mercado San Sebastian
Mercado Santa Gertrudis
Mercado Tratados de Córdoba
Mercado Yanga
Mercado Zapoapan
Mercado Zongolica
Tianguis "La Llave"
Tianguis "La Vía"
Tianguis "San Martín Texmelucan"
Tianguis El Pueblito
Tianguis Siglo XXI

Stadiums & Teams in Potrero Viejo

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio "Rafael Murillo Vidal"
Estadio Beisborama

Airports Near Potrero Viejo

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Viejo

What is the population of Potrero Viejo?

Potrero Viejo has a population of 2,165 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 73.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Potrero Viejo?

Potrero Viejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

How is the job market in Potrero Viejo?

The job market in Potrero Viejo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 69 business establishments in the area.

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