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Pozolapan (Cartagena), Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Pozolapan (Cartagena) is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 709. Elevation: 1,145 ft (349 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

709 Population 2/sq mi density
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
116.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population709
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain116.6 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Population709
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Coordinates18.3619°, -95.0939°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation116.6 inches (2,963 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pozolapan (Cartagena)

Pozolapan (Cartagena) is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 709. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet (349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Pozolapan (Cartagena) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pozolapan (Cartagena) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 116.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Area290.4 sq mi (752.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.3619°N, 95.0939°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.6"
207% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

728 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 96 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 58 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 88 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 130 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 37 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 61 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 77 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 113 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 103 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 123 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 81 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 138 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 111 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 115 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 46 km
Jan 25, 2017 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M5.0 88 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 34 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 252 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 217 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 272 km
2010 Karl Category 3 148 km
2007 Dean Category 2 219 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 256 km
2005 Stan Category 1 33 km
1997 Rick Category 1 290 km
1990 Diana Category 2 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 26 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Coldest
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 13.5 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 11.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
December 71°F (21°C) 4.8 in

Pozolapan (Cartagena) has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and April the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Pozolapan (Cartagena)

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Esc. Prim. Rural Fernando Montes de Oca
Telesecundaria Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Telebachillerato Comunitario Pozoloapan
Esc. Prim. Rural Mariano Rodríguez Beltrán
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Radio Stations near Pozolapan (Cartagena)

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 103.9 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 103.9 FM - XHDQ-FM - Quatro Media - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 103.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
ISTMO 94.9 (Acayucan) - 94.9 FM - XHPTEA-FM - ACayucan, Veracruz 94.9 fm, acayucan AAC+ 80 kbps
LA KEBUENA 93.9 (Acayucan) - 93.9 FM - XHEVZ-FM - Acayucan, Veracruz 93.9 fm, acayucan MP3 128 kbps
MEZKLA FM 104.7 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 104.7 FM - XHPTLA-FM - Grupo Mezkla - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 104.7 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Pozolapan (Cartagena)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura "Fernando Bustamante"
Museo Regional
Museo Regional Comunitario
Museo Regional Tuxtleco
Museo y Centro ceremonial "El Ahijado"

Libraries in Pozolapan (Cartagena)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal María Boettinger de Álvarez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Cuauhtémoc0.0

Farmers Markets in Pozolapan (Cartagena)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Juárez

Clinics in Pozolapan (Cartagena)

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Salud Bajos de Mimiahua
Casa de Salud Pozolapan

Airports Near Pozolapan (Cartagena)

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pozolapan (Cartagena)

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia de Guadalupe

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 Pozolapan (Cartagena)

What is the population of Pozolapan (Cartagena)?

Pozolapan (Cartagena) has a population of 709 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 290.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pozolapan (Cartagena)?

Pozolapan (Cartagena) 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 81°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.6 inches.

How is the job market in Pozolapan (Cartagena)?

The job market in Pozolapan (Cartagena) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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