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Rafael J. García, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Rafael J. García is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 4,869. Elevation: 7,188 ft (2,191 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,869 Population 75/sq mi density
7,188 ft Elevation 2,191 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population4,869
Density75/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation7,188 ft (2,191 m)
Population4,869
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation7,188 ft (2,191 m)
Coordinates19.2541°, -97.1832°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rafael J. García

Rafael J. García is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 4,869. The city sits at an elevation of 7,188 feet (2,191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 156 business establishments.

Income: Rafael J. García vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)156

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rafael J. García enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,188 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,188 ft (2,191 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates19.2541°N, 97.1832°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 100 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 134 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 134 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 135 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 125 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 54 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 115 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 147 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 110 km
Sep 1, 1997 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 117 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 132 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 139 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 71 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jul 18, 2008 25 km E of Santiago Miltepec, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 4 km
Feb 9, 2007 19 km E of Santiago Miltepec, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 149 km
2017 Katia Category 2 150 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 103 km
2010 Karl Category 3 56 km
2007 Dean Category 2 139 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 139 km
2005 Stan Category 1 251 km
2000 Keith Category 1 244 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 252 km
1993 Gert Category 2 219 km
1990 Diana Category 2 184 km
1988 Debby Category 1 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gloria, La (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 11 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 15 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 27 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 27 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 30 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 55 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 65 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 153 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 153 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 51°F (11°C) 1.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 7.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 7.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 7.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Rafael J. García has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Rafael J. García

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Ignacio Zaragoza
Telesecundaria José María Morelos y Pavón
Preescolar Hermanos Serdán
Bachillerato Miguel Hidalgo
Jardín de Niños "Valentín Gómez Farías"
Escuela Primaria Juan Álvarez
Jardín de Niños Diego Rivera
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Radio Stations near Rafael J. García

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 256 kbps
104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.1 fm, avanradio MP3 128 kbps
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
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz 98.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 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
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rafael J. García

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa De La Cultura Xicochimalco
Casa María Enriqueta
Museo de la Orquídea

Libraries in Rafael J. García

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Casa de la Cultura Albomontana Profesor Donato Vázquez Sánchez0.0

Farmers Markets in Rafael J. García

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Independencia
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Juárez
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal 20 de Noviembre
Mercado Municipal Bicentenario
Mercado Municipal Enrique L. Soto
Plaza Coatepec
Plaza Municipal Chilchotla Puebla

Bus Stations in Rafael J. García

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal AU Valles

Breweries in Rafael J. García

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria la Brújula
Cerveceria la Brújula

Airports Near Rafael J. García

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rafael J. García

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
DIF
Laboratorio de Referencia Aplicada

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rafael J. García

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
IGLESIA DE SAN JOSE
Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol
Templo Sagrado Corazon de Jesus

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 Rafael J. García

What is the population of Rafael J. García?

Rafael J. García has a population of 4,869 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 65.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rafael J. García?

Rafael J. García enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

How is the job market in Rafael J. García?

The job market in Rafael J. García is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 156 business establishments in the area.

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