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Puerta Cañada, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Puerta Cañada is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 527. Elevation: 7,746 ft (2,361 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

527 Population 13/sq mi density
7,746 ft Elevation 2,361 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population527
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation7,746 ft (2,361 m)
Population527
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation7,746 ft (2,361 m)
Coordinates18.8152°, -97.4094°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerta Cañada

Puerta Cañada is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 527. The city sits at an elevation of 7,746 feet (2,361 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Puerta Cañada vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Puerta Cañada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,746 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,746 ft (2,361 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.5 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.8152°N, 97.4094°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 27, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 118 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 48 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 88 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 145 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 83 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 114 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 82 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 101 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 97 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 106 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 112 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 98 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 143 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 113 km
Aug 29, 2002 Oaxaca, Mexico M4.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 274 km
2024 John Category 3 292 km
2021 Grace Category 3 190 km
2017 Katia Category 2 201 km
2017 Max Category 1 283 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 157 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 263 km
2010 Karl Category 3 65 km
2007 Dean Category 2 188 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 190 km
2005 Stan Category 1 265 km
2000 Keith Category 1 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 285 km
1993 Gert Category 2 265 km
1990 Diana Category 2 232 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 272 km
1988 Debby Category 1 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 28 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 40 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 51 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 60 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 80 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 96 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 118 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 130 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 136 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 146 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 53°F (11°C) 0.5 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Puerta Cañada has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Puerta Cañada

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Puerta Cañada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Comunitario Tlamayocan

Farmers Markets in Puerta Cañada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Puerta Cañada

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puerta Cañada

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Puerta Cañada

What is the population of Puerta Cañada?

Puerta Cañada has a population of 527 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 40.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerta Cañada?

Puerta Cañada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in Puerta Cañada?

The job market in Puerta Cañada is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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