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Puerto Esmeralda, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Puerto Esmeralda is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 3,826. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,826 Population 13/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,826
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.3%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population3,826
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates18.1478°, -94.5178°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,880 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Esmeralda

Puerto Esmeralda is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 3,826. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 122 business establishments.

Income: Puerto Esmeralda vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)122

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Puerto Esmeralda

Puerto Esmeralda has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 18.7° / 26.3° 105.6
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 19.3° / 28.2° 61.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 29.9° 35.1
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 22.1° / 33.4° 22.0
May 28.8°C / 84°F 23.9° / 33.6° 103.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.9° 211.1
Jul 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 32.2° 223.2
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.5° 341.1
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.8° 556.8
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.3° 425.7
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.1° 298.4
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 19.1° / 27.5° 162.5
Puerto Esmeralda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area302.6 sq mi (783.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.1478°N, 94.5178°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

963 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 106 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 131 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 62 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 129 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 94 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 67 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 137 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 130 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 97 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 84 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 60 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 111 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 131 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 121 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 63 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 113 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 147 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 3 273 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 229 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 226 km
2011 Nate Category 1 290 km
2010 Karl Category 3 173 km
2007 Dean Category 2 224 km
2005 Stan Category 1 65 km
1997 Rick Category 1 296 km
1990 Diana Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 86 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 16.6 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in

Puerto Esmeralda has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.6") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Puerto Esmeralda

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Técnica Industrial No. 96
Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos Industrial y de Servicios No.79
Escuela Secundaria Federal No. 6
Escuela Primaria Adolfo López Mateos
Escuela Primaria Benito Juárez
Escuela Simón Bolívar
Escuela Primaria Amado Nervo
Jardín de Niños Jaime Torres Bodet
Jardín de Niños Patria Libre
Jardín de Niños Quetzalcóatl
Escuela Primaría Ernesto Toral Lombard
Escuela Primaria Reforma Educativa Liberal
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Radio Stations near Puerto Esmeralda

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
RADIO SENSACIONAL DIGITAL 93.9 (Allende) - 93.9 FM - XHVD-FM - Allende, Coahuila MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Puerto Esmeralda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueología Olmeca
Museo del Faro

Libraries in Puerto Esmeralda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Oralia Bringas de García0.0
Biblioteca Pemex0.0
Biblioteca Pública C.Viriato Da Silveira0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Edificio O0.0
USBI0.0
USBI0.0

Farmers Markets in Puerto Esmeralda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Noviembre
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Antonio J. Bermúdez
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Coatzacoalcos
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Cuauhtémoc
Mercado De Peces
Mercado De Peces
Mercado Díaz Ordaz
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Cosoleacaque
Mercado Pino Suarez
Mercado Popular Morelos
Mercado Puerto México
Mercado Santa Clara
Mercado Solidaridad
Mercado Solidaridad 2
Mercado Úrsulo Galván
Tianguis Tomito
Tianguis Tomito

Hotels in Puerto Esmeralda

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Extended Suites
Holiday Inn
Hotel Zar Coatzacoalcos
NOKTOS Extended Coatzacoalcos
One Coatzacoalcos Forum
ONE HOTEL

Restaurants in Puerto Esmeralda

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebe's
Carajillo 43
Chili's
DASGO
El Brasero
Italianni's
Las Alitas

Cafes in Puerto Esmeralda

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Parroquia de Veracruz
Starbucks

Cinemas in Puerto Esmeralda

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinemex
Cinépolis
Cinépolis Acaya Coatzacoalcos

Monuments in Puerto Esmeralda

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quetzalcoatl

Theme Parks in Puerto Esmeralda

2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coatza Jurásico
Explanada de la Expoferia

Clinics in Puerto Esmeralda

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica UMF 69 IMSS Poniente

Gas Stations in Puerto Esmeralda

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #11535308351
Pemex
Repsol

Banks in Puerto Esmeralda

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancomer Plaza Forum
Banorte
Santander Plaza Forum

Shopping Malls in Puerto Esmeralda

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acaya Coatzacoalcos
Plaza Forum
Plaza Quadrum

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Esmeralda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puerto Esmeralda

5 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Puerto Esmeralda

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Siglo XXI

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Esmeralda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santa María Reina del Rosario

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 Puerto Esmeralda

What is the population of Puerto Esmeralda?

Puerto Esmeralda has a population of 3,826 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 302.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Esmeralda?

Puerto Esmeralda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.

How is the job market in Puerto Esmeralda?

Puerto Esmeralda has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 122 business establishments in the area.

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