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Río Blanco, Mexico
Veracruz · Mexico
Río Blanco is a mid-size city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 40,611. Elevation: 4,193 ft (1,278 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
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About Río Blanco
Río Blanco is a municipality located in the montane central zone of the Mexican state of Veracruz, about 140 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has an area of 24.68 km2. It is located at 18°50′N 97°09′W. The Decree of June 8, 1899 ordained that Tenango's municipal head-board create the municipality of Río Blanco designating it as Tenango de Río Blanco. In the same year French financiers initiated the construction of the largest textile factory in Latin America, which was inaugurated on October 9, 1892, by President Porfirio Díaz. One thousand seven hundred workers came to be employed at Rio Blanco, including only 60 women.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 40,611 |
| Population Density | 4,840 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,193 ft (1,278 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.8304°, -97.1560° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Veracruz |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.9 inches (1,521 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Río Blanco
Río Blanco is a mid-size city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 40,611. The city sits at an elevation of 4,193 feet (1,278 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Río Blanco vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,300 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Río Blanco
Río Blanco has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is May (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1397 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,193 ft (1,278 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8304°N, 97.1560°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 25 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 38 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 74 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 99 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 103 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 156 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
Río Blanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (1.1").
Schools in Río Blanco
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Secundaria Textil | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Bachilleres Oficial Río Blanco | — | — | — | — |
| UGM | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Mártires de 1907 | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños Gonzalo Vázquez Vela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Anáhuac | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Gabriela Mistral | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria 2 de Julio | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños Guillermo Marconi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Justo Sierra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Benemérito de Las Américas | — | — | — | — |
| Universidad Veracruzana Facultad de Odontología | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños Cuauhtémoc | — | — | — | — |
| Jardín de Niños "Estefania Castañeda" | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Río Blanco
5 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 Río Blanco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Consistorial | ||||
| Casa de Leyendas | ||||
| MURO Museo Raices Orizaba | ||||
| Museo de Arte del Estado de Veracruz | ||||
| Museo de Arte Popular de Veracruz | ||||
| Museo de Córdoba | ||||
| Museo de Historia del Futbol | ||||
| Museo de la Cerveza | ||||
| Museo de la Hotelería Mexicana | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo Memoria Histórica de Orizaba | ||||
| Museo Neri Vela | ||||
| Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín | ||||
| Museo Tatsugoro Bonsái Fortín | ||||
| Polifórum Mier y Pesado | ||||
| Salón de la Fama |
Libraries in Río Blanco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal "Antonio M. Quirasco" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal De Jose Bernardo Couto | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Rubén Calatayud B. | 0.0 | |||||
| Fernando Salmerón Roiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Gral. Mariano Escobedo | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Río Blanco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comerciantes Tepeaca y Fortín | |||||
| La Garza | |||||
| Mercado "3 de Agosto" | |||||
| Mercado "El Encinar" | |||||
| Mercado "Zapata" | |||||
| Mercado 21 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado Cerritos | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanias de las Altas Montañas | |||||
| Mercado de Flores Venustiano Carranza | |||||
| Mercado Ejidal | |||||
| Mercado El Parián | |||||
| Mercado Floristas | |||||
| Mercado La Isla | |||||
| Mercado Maltrata | |||||
| Mercado Melchor Ocampo | |||||
| Mercado Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Ixtaczoquitlán | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Naranjal | |||||
| Mercado Revolución | |||||
| Mercado San Sebastian | |||||
| Mercado Santa Gertrudis | |||||
| Mercado Tratados de Córdoba | |||||
| Mercado Zapoapan | |||||
| Mercado Zongolica | |||||
| Modesto Escalona | |||||
| Tianguis "La Llave" | |||||
| Tianguis "La Vía" | |||||
| Tianguis "San Martín Texmelucan" | |||||
| Tianguis El Pueblito | |||||
| Tianguis La 9 | |||||
| Tianguis Siglo XXI |
Cafes in Río Blanco
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Río Blanco
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Río Blanco
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Río Blanco
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio "Rafael Murillo Vidal" | ||
| Estadio Beisborama |
Airports Near Río Blanco
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| El Lencero Airport | JAL | Medium Airport |
| Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loma Roja Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Patria Vieja Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tehuacán National Airport | TCN | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Blanco
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús |
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What is the population of Río Blanco?
Río Blanco has a population of 40,611 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4,840 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Blanco?
Río Blanco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.
How is the job market in Río Blanco?
The job market in Río Blanco is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,300 business establishments in the area.