Sign In Register

Providencia, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Providencia is a small town in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 4,501. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

4,501 Population 16/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

Discover Providencia, Mexico

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population4,501
Density16/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population4,501
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates27.5122°, -109.9886°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Providencia

Providencia is a small town in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 4,501. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 144 business establishments.

Income: Providencia vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)144

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Providencia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 89°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area282.5 sq mi (731.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates27.5122°N, 109.9886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.02"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.3 on Jul 3, 2024.

Mar 12, 2003 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico M6.4 122 km
Jan 19, 2018 79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M6.3 142 km
Mar 13, 2007 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M6.0 149 km
Jul 30, 2006 76 km E of Mulegé, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Mar 24, 2000 51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.6 130 km
Jul 31, 2021 60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Oct 1, 1996 70 km NE of Loreto, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Jan 21, 2022 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Jul 3, 2024 77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Apr 18, 2024 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Oct 3, 1992 58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.2 136 km
May 28, 2006 88 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Dec 13, 2009 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.1 147 km
May 25, 1992 90 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico M5.1 141 km
Apr 20, 2011 67 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.0 136 km
Jan 4, 2019 72 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Mar 22, 2003 78 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Oct 11, 1992 54 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Jun 11, 1990 65 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.8 126 km
Mar 12, 2003 81 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Newton (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Newton Category 1 226 km
2014 Odile Category 1 241 km
2009 Jimena Category 2 255 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 122 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 124 km
2003 Marty Category 1 196 km
1998 Isis Category 1 286 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 205 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 230 km
1986 Newton Category 1 92 km
1982 Paul Category 2 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
June 87°F (30°C) 0.3 in
July 89°F (31°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 88°F (31°C) 4.0 in Wettest
September 87°F (30°C) 3.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
November 71°F (21°C) 0.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in

Providencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (0.1").

View full weather details →

Schools in Providencia

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora
Jardín de Niños Armida González Castro
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Providencia

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO VIDA 100.1 (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, Sonora 100.1 fm, ciudad obregón MP3 128 kbps
OREJA FM 102.5 (Obregón) - 102.5 FM - XHIQ-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Obregón, Sonora 102.5 fm, américa MP3
EXA FM 99.3 (Ciudad Obregón) - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, Sonora 99.3 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Providencia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de los yaquis

Libraries in Providencia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Cobach0.0
Biblioteca ITSON0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Bilbioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Providencia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MerCajeme

Stadiums & Teams in Providencia

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Tomás Oroz Gaytán
Estadio Yaquis

Airports Near Providencia

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciudad Obregón International AirportCENMedium Airport
Aeroservicios La Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Amparan AirstripSmall Airport
Campo San Pablo AirstripSmall Airport
Campo Sonora AirstripSmall Airport
Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Club Aereo Del Yaqui AirportSmall Airport
Del Mayo AirportSmall Airport
El Arenoso AirportSmall Airport
El Crucero AirportSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
El Rodriguez AirportSmall Airport
Familia Baldenebro Jaimes AirportSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aereas Cervantes AirportSmall Airport
Huatabampo Base AirstripSmall Airport
La Huerta AirportSmall Airport
Movas AirportSmall Airport
Navojoa Base AirstripSmall Airport
Navojoa Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Nuestra Señora de Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Nuri AirportSmall Airport
Pueblo Yaqui AirportSmall Airport
Reyna Diana AirportSmall Airport
Rosario AirportSmall Airport
San Agustin AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro Labrador AirportSmall Airport
San Joaquin AitportSmall Airport
San Martin AirportSmall Airport
Santa Anita del Yaqui AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara I AirportSmall Airport
Santa Cecilia AirportSmall Airport
Santa Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Solidaridad AirportSmall Airport
Teras AirportSmall Airport
Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Úrsulo Galván AirstripSmall Airport
Vicam AirportSmall Airport
Villa Juárez AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Providencia

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Durango
Clínica y Óptica Mayer

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Hermosillo

🇲🇽 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Providencia.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Providencia

What is the population of Providencia?

Providencia has a population of 4,501 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 282.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Providencia?

Providencia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

How is the job market in Providencia?

The job market in Providencia is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 144 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Providencia with another city: