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Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Mexico
Veracruz · Mexico
Poza Rica de Hidalgo is a large city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 185,242. Elevation: 190 ft (58 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 185,242 |
| Population Density | 7,497 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.5332°, -97.4595° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Veracruz |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.9 inches (1,522 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Poza Rica de Hidalgo
Poza Rica de Hidalgo is a large city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 185,242. The city sits at an elevation of 190 feet (58 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Poza Rica de Hidalgo vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 47 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 1 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
Poza Rica de Hidalgo has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1212 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5332°N, 97.4595°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 95 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 120 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 121 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 155 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 168 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Poza Rica de Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 67°F in December to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (1.6").
Colleges & Universities in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| American English Center | College | — | — |
| Anton Semionovich Makarenko | College | — | — |
| Bachillerato Contemporaneo Del Norte | College | — | — |
| Bachillerato General De 3 Anios Jose Palacios Rojas | College | — | — |
| Bachillerato General De 3 Anios Papanteca | College | — | — |
| Bachillerato Innovacion Creativa | College | — | — |
| Bachillerato Tecnológico "COLEGIO DE ESTUDIOS CIENTIFICOS Y TECNOLOGICOS UNIDAD PAPANTLA" | College | — | — |
| Bachillerato Tecnologico Jose Vasconcelos | College | — | — |
| Bachilleres Cuauhtemoc | College | — | — |
| Bachilleres del Golfo de México, Plantel Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| Bachilleres Oficial Papanteca | College | — | — |
| Carnegie Center | College | — | — |
| Centro de Bachillerato Tecnologico Industrial y de Servicios Num. 78 | College | — | — |
| Centro de Bachilleres Jean Piaget | College | — | — |
| Centro de Capacitacion Para El Trabajo Industrial Num. 103 | College | — | — |
| Centro de Computacion de Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| Centro de Computacion y Sistemas Tajin | College | — | — |
| CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS COMPUTACIONALES DE PAPANTLA | College | — | — |
| Centro de Estudios Del Norte de Veracruz | College | — | — |
| Centro de Estudios Ignacio Manuel Altamirano | University | — | — |
| Centro de Estudios Superiores Del Norte de Veracruz | University | — | — |
| Centro de Estudios Tecnicos y Comerciales Miguel Hidalgo | College | — | — |
| CENTRO INFORMATICO DEL GOLFO | College | — | — |
| CENTRO UNIVERSITARIO REGIONAL DEL TOTONACAPAN | University | — | — |
| Centro universitario Regional del Totonacapan | University | — | — |
| Cetec Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| COBAEV 32 | College | — | — |
| Colegio de Estudios Cientificos y Tecnologicos unidad Papantla | College | — | — |
| Colegio Motolinia | College | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional de Educacion Profesional Tecnica Num. 177 Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| CONALEP Técnica No. 244 Papantla | College | — | — |
| Constitucion Mexicana | College | — | — |
| Escuela de Bachilleres de Papantla | College | — | — |
| Escuela de Capacitacion Integral de Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| Escuela de Computacion y Comercio Del Valle de Mexico | College | — | — |
| ESCUELA DE COMPUTO E INFORMATICA ADMINISTRATIVA DE PAPANTLA | College | — | — |
| Escuela de Computo E Informatica Administrativa de Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| Escuela de Enfermeria | University | — | — |
| Escuela Preparatoria Gabino Barreda | College | — | — |
| Facultad de Ciencias Quimicas | University | — | — |
| Facultad de Pedagogia | University | — | — |
| Facultad de Trabajo Social | University | — | — |
| Imco Computacion,Belleza y Chef Plantel Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| Instituto de Belleza Profesional Efectos | College | — | — |
| Instituto de Computacion Salvador Diaz Miron | College | — | — |
| Instituto de Computacion Veracruzano | College | — | — |
| INSTITUTO DE ESPECIALIDADES EN COMPUTACION | College | — | — |
| Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Poza Rica | University | — | — |
| Instituto Harmon Hall Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnologico de La Construccion | University | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnologico Roosevelt | College | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Poza Rica | University | — | — |
| Interlingua Plantel Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra | College | — | — |
| Mlz English School | College | — | — |
| Mtro. Salvador Novo | College | — | — |
| Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| Preparatoria Federal "Renato Leduc" | College | — | — |
| Profr. Francisco Larroyo | College | — | — |
| Sistema de Ensenianza Abierta | University | — | — |
| TEBAEV | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Adolfo Ruiz Cortines | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Agua Dulce | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Caristay | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Carrizal | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Cerro del Carbon | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato El Cedro | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato El Volador | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Francisco Sarabia | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato la Grandeza | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato la Guasima | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato la Victoria Kilometro Num. 47 | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Morgadal | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Mozutla | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Papantla | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Plan del Palmar | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Polutla | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Poza Rica | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Poza Verde | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Puente de Piedra | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Reforma Escolin | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato San Lorenzo | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato San Pablo | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Serafin Olarte | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Sombrerete | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Tajin | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Tenixtepec | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Totomoxtle | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Vicente Herrera | College | — | — |
| Telebachillerato Vista Hermosa | College | — | — |
| Unidad de Servicios Bibliotecarios - USBi | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad de La Huasteca Veracruzana | University | — | — |
| Universidad de Oriente-Poza Rica | University | — | — |
| Universidad Del Golfo de Mexico Norte, Campus Poza Rica | University | — | — |
| Universidad Del Valle de Poza Rica | University | — | — |
| Universidad Itian | University | — | — |
| Universidad para el Bienestar Benito Juárez, Sede Poza Rica | University | — | — |
| UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGOGICA VERACRUZANA CENTRO PAPANTLA | University | — | — |
| Universidad Popular Autónoma de Veracruz | University | — | — |
| Universidad Veracruzana - Campus de Ciencias de la Salud | University | — | — |
| Universidad Veracruzana - Campus de Humanidades | University | — | — |
| Universidad Veracruzana - Facultad de Arquitectura | University | — | — |
| UPN Universidad Pedagógica Nacional | University | — | — |
| Vicerrectoria Poza Rica-Tuxpan | University | — | — |
Schools in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
48 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Profr. Oswaldo Flores Azuara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria y de Bachilleres Oficial No. 8 Emiliano Zapata | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria María Enriqueta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco I. Madero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Concepción Fuente | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Venustiano Carranza | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Gral. Heriberto Jara Corona | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Josefina Hurtado de M. de Oca | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Cuauhtémoc | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Francisca Flores Barreda | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Salvador Díaz Mirón Secundaria y Bachillerato | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Atencion Multiple de Educacion Especial Num. 56 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria México | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Industrial Num. 75 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Distribuidores Nissan Num. 55 | — | — | — | — |
| Telesecundaria Art. 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Arq. Luis Germán Patinio Bock | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Margarita Maza de Juárez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Maximino Pérez Jiménez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Manuel C. Tello | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Estatal Club de Leones No. 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Benito Juárez García | — | — | — | — |
| Telesecundaria Margarita Guerrero de Gibb | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Federal "Profr. José Trinidad Hernández Acosta" | — | — | — | — |
| Alfonso Arroyo Flores | — | — | — | — |
| Benemerito de Las Americas | — | — | — | — |
| Profr. Francisco Larroyo | — | — | — | — |
| Articulo 3o. | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Jaez | — | — | — | — |
| Gabino Barreda | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Paulo Freire | — | — | — | — |
| Carmen Serdan | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Atencion Multiple de Educacion Especial Num. 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Teodoro F. Lavoignet Naveda | — | — | — | — |
| Poza Rica | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Ignacio Manuel Altamirano, S.C. | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Federal No 2. | — | — | — | — |
| Raul Gibb Quintero | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Tecnica Adolfo Lopez Mateos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Alfonso Arroyo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Club de Leones No. 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños Miguel Hidalgo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Niños Héroes | — | — | — | — |
| Telesecundaria Las Américas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Enrique C. Rébsamen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Francisco González Bocanegra | — | — | — | — |
| Telesecundaria Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Poza Rica de Hidalgo
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIDA ROMÁNTICA 100.9 (Poza Rica) - 100.9 FM - XHEJD-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz | 100.9 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| ARROBA FM 89.3 (Poza Rica) - 89.3 FM - XHRRR-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz | 89.3 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| Globo 102.7 (Poza Rica) - 102.7 FM - XHPR-FM - MVS Poza Rica (Estudio 101.9) - Poza Rica, Veracruz | 102.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (Poza Rica) - 105.9 FM - XHCOV-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz | 105.9 fm, 1970s | MP3 | |
| LA MEGA 106.1 (Agua Dulce) - 106.1 FM - XHSCID-FM - Comunicación Hidromila - Agua Dulce, Veracruz | 106.1 fm, agua dulce | MP3 | |
| EXA FM 101.9 (Poza Rica) - 101.9 FM - XHRIC-FM - MVS Poza Rica (Estudio 101.9) - Poza Rica, Veracruz | 101.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teodoro Cano | ||||
| Zona Arqueológica "El Tajín" |
Libraries in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Adolfo Rendon Rendon | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Juarez | 0.0 | |||||
| Fundadores | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benito Juárez | |||||
| Mercado 5 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado de la 27 | |||||
| Mercado Los Portales | |||||
| Mercado Manuel Ávila Camacho | |||||
| Mercado Municipal "Miguel Hidalgo" | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Revolución | |||||
| Mercado Poza Rica | |||||
| Mercado Poza Rica |
Hotels in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Poza Rica de Hidalgo
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Tajín National Airport | PAZ | Medium Airport |
| Cerro Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cristo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fausto Vega Santander Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Pajarera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pipos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Poza Rica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Ana Maloapan Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Estafeta | |
| Estafeta | |
| FedEx Office | |
| Guías Bishal | |
| Redpack |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Poza Rica de Hidalgo
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Zona Arqueológica "El Tajín" |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Poza Rica de Hidalgo
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amistad Poza Rica | |
| Capilla San Jose | |
| Instituto Bíblico Horeb | |
| Parroquia María Inmaculada | |
| Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Pozo de Agua Viva |
Quick Facts
Around Poza Rica de Hidalgo
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Poza Rica de Hidalgo
40 places within 15 km
- • Zona Arqueológica "El Tajín"
- • Edificio 10
- • Edificio 11
- • Edificio 11
- • Edificio 12
- • Edificio 13
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Poza Rica de Hidalgo
What is the population of Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo has a population of 185,242 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7,497 people per square mile, spread across 24.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
Poza Rica de Hidalgo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.
How is the job market in Poza Rica de Hidalgo?
The job market in Poza Rica de Hidalgo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 47 business establishments in the area, including 9 restaurants and food service locations.