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Pueblo Viejo, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Pueblo Viejo is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,044. Elevation: 7,477 ft (2,279 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,044 Population 7/sq mi density
7,477 ft Elevation 2,279 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Pueblo Viejo

Pueblo Viejo mine is an open-pit gold and silver mine in the Sánchez Ramírez Province of the Dominican Republic where mining operations started in 2012 and expect to cease in 2041. It is the largest gold mine in Latin America and 13th largest gold mine in the world. The mine is run by Pueblo Viejo Dominicana Corporation (PVDC), which is 60% owned by Barrick Gold Corporation and 40% owned by Newmont Corporation.

People

Population1,044
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation7,477 ft (2,279 m)
Population1,044
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation7,477 ft (2,279 m)
Coordinates19.7764°, -100.8149°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pueblo Viejo

Pueblo Viejo is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,044. The city sits at an elevation of 7,477 feet (2,279 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: Pueblo Viejo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Pueblo Viejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,477 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,477 ft (2,279 m)
Area146.7 sq mi (379.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates19.7764°N, 100.8149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.49"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 7, 2024.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 147 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 131 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 147 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 136 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 135 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 127 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 128 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 52 km
May 7, 2024 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 149 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 121 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 295 km
2023 Otis Category 4 237 km
2021 Rick Category 2 204 km
1996 Alma Category 2 259 km
1996 Boris Category 1 188 km
1984 Odile Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 73 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 98 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 133 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 9.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 9.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 7.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Pueblo Viejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 52°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Pueblo Viejo

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM - MP3 128 kbps
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) - AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito - MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps

Farmers Markets in Pueblo Viejo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Querendaro

Airports Near Pueblo Viejo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo Airport-Small Airport
Cutzarondiro-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small 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 Pueblo Viejo

What is the population of Pueblo Viejo?

Pueblo Viejo has a population of 1,044 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 146.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pueblo Viejo?

Pueblo Viejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches.

How is the job market in Pueblo Viejo?

Pueblo Viejo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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