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Progreso, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Progreso is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,121. Elevation: 3,114 ft (949 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

1,121 Population 8/sq mi density
3,114 ft Elevation 949 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Progreso

Progreso

Progreso is a port city in the Mexican state of Yucatán, located on the Gulf of Mexico in the north-west of the state some 30 minutes north of state capital Mérida by highway. As of the Mexican census of 2010, Progreso had an official population of 37,369 inhabitants, the sixth largest community in the state in population. The city is also the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of the same name. The municipality's area is 270.10 km2 (104.29 sq mi) and its population at the census was 49,454 inhabitants. It includes Scorpion Reef with its five islets 130 km offshore (north) on the outer edge of Campeche Bank. Its largest other towns are Chicxulub Puerto, Campestre Flamboyanes, and Chelem.

People

Population1,121
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation3,114 ft (949 m)
Population1,121
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation3,114 ft (949 m)
Coordinates18.0375°, -98.3112°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Progreso

Progreso is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,121. The city sits at an elevation of 3,114 feet (949 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Progreso vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Progreso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,114 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,114 ft (949 m)
Area138.6 sq mi (358.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates18.0375°N, 98.3112°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.42"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

358 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 143 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 60 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 100 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 149 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 149 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 76 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 119 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 143 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 122 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 18 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 21 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 46 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 114 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 71 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 15 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 75 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 115 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 47 km
May 21, 1991 4 km SSE of Xochitepec, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 148 km
2024 John Category 3 164 km
2023 Otis Category 5 211 km
2021 Grace Category 3 281 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 283 km
2017 Max Category 1 161 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 176 km
2010 Karl Category 3 186 km
2007 Dean Category 2 294 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 166 km
1997 Rick Category 2 260 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 114 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 132 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 145 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 147 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 156 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 163 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 165 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 182 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest

Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Progreso

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Progreso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Mixtecayotl

Farmers Markets in Progreso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Tianguis

Stadiums & Teams in Progreso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Progreso

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Tenango 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 Progreso

What is the population of Progreso?

Progreso has a population of 1,121 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 138.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Progreso?

Progreso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Progreso?

The job market in Progreso is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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