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Puerto Palomas, Mexico

Chihuahua · Mexico

Puerto Palomas is a small city in Chihuahua, Mexico with a population of 5,659. Elevation: 4,006 ft (1,221 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

5,659 Population 1/sq mi density
4,006 ft Elevation 1,221 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
9.3 in Annual Rain
America / Ciudad Juarez Timezone

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About Puerto Palomas

Puerto Palomas

Puerto Palomas de Villa, also known simply as Palomas or as General Rodrigo M. Quevedo, is a small town of 4,688 people in the municipality of Ascensión, in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It borders the village of Columbus, New Mexico, in the United States.

People

Population5,659
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain9.3 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation4,006 ft (1,221 m)
Population5,659
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,006 ft (1,221 m)
Coordinates31.7772°, -107.6344°
TimezoneAmerica/Ciudad_Juarez
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChihuahua
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation9.3 inches (236 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Palomas

Puerto Palomas is a small city in Mexico (Chihuahua) with a population of 5,659. The city sits at an elevation of 4,006 feet (1,221 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.3 inches. The timezone is America/Ciudad_Juarez.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 181 business establishments.

Income: Puerto Palomas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)181

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Puerto Palomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,006 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,006 ft (1,221 m)
Area4,300.0 sq mi (11,137.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates31.7772°N, 107.6344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Ciudad_Juarez

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"
76% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.05"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 29, 2024.

Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.9 61 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 102 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 141 km
Mar 29, 2024 51 km E of Ascención, Mexico M3.4 81 km
Aug 12, 2021 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 95 km
Aug 5, 2021 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 104 km
Aug 5, 2021 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.1 101 km
Feb 1, 2015 38 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 65 km
Feb 7, 2015 35 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 58 km
Feb 1, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.1 57 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km W of Fairacres, New Mexico M3.0 67 km
Feb 8, 2015 36 km E of Pecan Park, New Mexico M3.0 62 km
Apr 5, 2012 10 km NE of Fabens, Texas M2.9 148 km
Feb 8, 2015 35 km ESE of Ventura, New Mexico M2.9 52 km
Jan 27, 2013 13 km SW of Sunshine, New Mexico M2.9 36 km
Feb 15, 2015 34 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.8 54 km
Jan 4, 2020 22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M2.8 144 km
Sep 6, 1991 8 km NNW of Mimbres, New Mexico M2.8 133 km
Mar 29, 2024 50 km E of Ascención, Mexico M2.7 83 km
Feb 8, 2015 38 km ESE of Pecan Park, New Mexico M2.6 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UVAS (8,541 ac, 1993).

Year Name Acres Distance
1993 UVAS 8,541 96 km
2009 BIG HATCHET LC63 5,433 68 km
2007 NM113-MM19 4,626 95 km
2022 POTRILLO 4,293 51 km
2016 COWBOY 3,755 99 km
1994 GOODSIGHT 3,450 81 km
1990 HILO-PEAK 2,909 91 km
2011 GREEN CHILE 2,323 96 km
1997 POT 2,255 53 km
2014 2 HL COOKES RANGE 1 EAST 2,165 84 km
2000 JUG 2,093 85 km
1994 REST AREA 1,874 85 km
2007 EIGHT BALL 1,826 99 km
1993 SHILOH 1,764 80 km
2001 HORSE CANYON 1,670 93 km
2011 HATCHITA 1,592 68 km
2007 MM42-I10 1,414 90 km
2009 COOKES 1,391 89 km
1994 TIMBER 1,229 98 km
2020 UVAS 1,226 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 2.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in

Puerto Palomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and April the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Puerto Palomas

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ford 161
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Museums in Puerto Palomas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
OUT OF EDEN WALKHISTORIC PRESERVATION$195,496
CENTER FOR AFRO LATINO STUDIESHISTORIC PRESERVATION5755312269
COLUMBUS NEW MEXICO HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONINTERSECTION OF HIGHWAYS 9 AND 115755312620

Libraries in Puerto Palomas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
COLUMBUS VILLAGE LIBRARY112 W. BROADWAY0.017,295

Restaurants in Puerto Palomas

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria "Cristy"
Casa Mexicana
Mariscos Gamez
The Pink Store Restaurant

Clinics in Puerto Palomas

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1362542612
MX #293274812

Dentists in Puerto Palomas

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Dental
Family Dentistry
Smiles Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in Puerto Palomas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex E01237

Cell Towers in Puerto Palomas

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
6.5 MI NNE INT OF SR 6 AND SR 11 (109417)GTOWER56
6.5 MI NNE INT OF SR 6 AND SR 11 (109417)GTOWER56

Airports Near Puerto Palomas

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deming Municipal AirportDMNMedium Airport
Las Cruces International AirportLRUMedium Airport
Columbus AirportCUSSmall Airport
El Fresnal AirportSmall Airport
Epic Paramotor AirportSmall Airport
First Aero Squadron AirparkSmall Airport
Hacienda Sur Luna AirportSmall Airport
Head Hunter AirportSmall Airport
Keese Canyon AirportSmall Airport
Las Lagartijas AirstripSmall Airport
Las Palmas AirstripSmall Airport
Luna Landing AirportSmall Airport
One Particular Harbour Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Puerto Palomas AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho El Espía AirstripSmall Airport
Sierra Rica AirportSmall Airport
Solo Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Southwell Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Sturley AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Palomas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Ciudad_Juarez

🇲🇽 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 Palomas

What is the population of Puerto Palomas?

Puerto Palomas has a population of 5,659 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,300.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Palomas?

Puerto Palomas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.3 inches.

How is the job market in Puerto Palomas?

The job market in Puerto Palomas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 181 business establishments in the area.

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