San Benito Xaltocan, Mexico

Tlaxcala · Mexico

San Benito Xaltocan is a small city in Tlaxcala, Mexico with a population of 5,367. Elevation: 7,877 ft (2,401 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,367 Population 5,591/sq mi density

7,877 ft Elevation 2,401 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

19.0 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,367

Density5,591/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)

Rain19.0 in/yr

Sunny Days359/yr

Elevation7,877 ft (2,401 m)

Population	5,367
Population Density	5,591 / sq mi
Elevation	7,877 ft (2,401 m)
Coordinates	19.4059°, -98.1668°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Tlaxcala
Average Temperature	58°F (14°C)
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation	19.0 inches (482 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Benito Xaltocan

San Benito Xaltocan is a small city in Mexico (Tlaxcala) with a population of 5,367. The city sits at an elevation of 7,877 feet (2,401 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 172 business establishments.

Income: San Benito Xaltocan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.6%
	28% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Benito Xaltocan

San Benito Xaltocan has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 872 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	13.5°C / 56°F	4.5° / 22.5°	5.6
Feb	15.2°C / 59°F	5.8° / 24.6°	9.9
Mar	16.8°C / 62°F	6.8° / 26.7°	10.5
Apr	18.6°C / 65°F	8.9° / 28.3°	33.1
May	19.4°C / 67°F	10.6° / 28.1°	63.1
Jun	18.9°C / 66°F	11.9° / 25.9°	161.7
Jul	18.2°C / 65°F	11.2° / 25.2°	178.1
Aug	18.4°C / 65°F	11.4° / 25.4°	151.7
Sep	18.2°C / 65°F	12.1° / 24.4°	157.6
Oct	17.3°C / 63°F	9.6° / 25°	80.7
Nov	15.4°C / 60°F	6.7° / 24.2°	16.2
Dec	13.7°C / 57°F	4.5° / 22.9°	3.9

San Benito Xaltocan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,877 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above Mexico avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,877 ft (2,401 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	5,591/sq mi
Coordinates	19.4059°N, 98.1668°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"

50% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.91"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	101 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	137 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	136 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	147 km
May 6, 1994	7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico	M5.3	120 km
Apr 3, 1997	7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico	M5.2	140 km
Feb 3, 2010	5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico	M4.9	128 km
Feb 8, 2016	5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico	M4.7	85 km
Jun 24, 1999	4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico	M4.2	139 km
Mar 4, 2000	3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico	M4.1	75 km
Apr 21, 1998	central Mexico	M4.1	60 km
Feb 4, 2003	Puebla region, Mexico	M4.1	64 km
Jan 21, 2002	2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico	M4.1	104 km
Mar 21, 1998	8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico	M4.1	56 km
May 6, 2013	12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico	M4.1	65 km
Mar 12, 2000	1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico	M4.1	137 km
Sep 22, 1998	3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico	M4.0	53 km
May 30, 2007	4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico	M4.0	117 km
Nov 3, 2002	8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico	M4.0	22 km
Jun 2, 1991	1 km SE of Axutla, Mexico	M4.0	138 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 2	283 km
2024	John	Category 2	291 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	294 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	131 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	173 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	177 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	154 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	152 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	165 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	284 km
1996	Dolly	Category 1	249 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	189 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	184 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	292 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	170 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iztaccihuatl (56 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	56 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	57 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	64 km
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	75 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	81 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	97 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	98 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	103 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	107 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	107 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	151 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	170 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	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
March	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in
April	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in
May	62°F (16°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
June	61°F (16°C)	5.5 in
July	59°F (15°C)	5.6 in
August	59°F (15°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
September	59°F (15°C)	5.4 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
November	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in
December	53°F (11°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest

San Benito Xaltocan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 53°F in December to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near San Benito Xaltocan

61 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	89.3, 89.3 fm	MP3
LA COMADRE 105.5 (Puebla) - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	105.5 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA MAGNÍFICA 99.9 (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla	99.9 fm, atlixco	AAC
La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, banda	MP3
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU	musica romantica, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
MATCH 90.1 (Puebla) - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	90.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 56 kbps
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	90.1, 90.1 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
Ultra (Huauchinango) - 91.7 FM - XHPHBP-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Huauchinango, Puebla	91.7 fm, balada pop	MP3 96 kbps
XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU	adult contemporary, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	92.5 fm, balada pop	MP3 48 kbps
XHRS-FM 90.1 "Radio Disney" Puebla, PU	dance, pop	AAC+ 56 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	103.3, 103.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Puebla - 89.7 FM - XHEPA-FM - Puebla, Puebla	89.7 fm, américa	MP3 24 kbps
UP! 92.5.2 (Puebla) - 92.5 HD2 - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	2000's, 2000s	AAC 40 kbps
Radio BUAP - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, Puebla	96.9 fm, benemérita universidad autónoma de puebla	MP3 192 kbps
XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU	classic hits, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
Stere Max 98.1FM	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
Puebla FM (Teziutlán)	government, local	AAC 130 kbps
RADIO ALTIPLANO 96.5 (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	96.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3	—	MP3
Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM	charts, grupo oro	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Altiplano (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL	96.5, 96.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla	93.5 fm, ciudad serdán	MP3
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	103.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla	99.9 fm, atlixco	AAC
SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla	101.3 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL	1430, 1430 am	MP3 128 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 2	oldies, pop	MP3
Vive FM (Tehuacán) - 106.3 FM - XHETE-FM - Cinco Radio - Tehuacán, Puebla	106.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
La K-Pitana	—	MP3
FM Centro (Apizaco) - 100.3 FM - XHXZ-FM - Apizaco, Tlaxcala	100.3 fm, américa	MP3 24 kbps
La Comadre Puebla - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	105.5, 105.5 fm	MP3 48 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	1430 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calpulalpan (Calpulalpan) - 94.3 FM - XHCAL-FM - CORACYT - Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala	94.3, 94.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala) - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	1430 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Arroba FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla	92.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, américa	MP3
El basurero de Dago	musica, música en español	MP3
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU	94.1, 94.1 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2	baladas, baladas en español	MP3
RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	1120 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Tropical Puebla	—	MP3
Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla]	music, news	MP3 128 kbps
MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	98.7 fm, américa	AAC
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM	grupo radio cañón, información	MP3 128 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla	92.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Poderosa (San Martín) - 90.7 FM - XHRTP-FM - Radiorama - San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla	90.7 fm, banda	MP3
Pasión FM (Puebla) - 104.3 FM - XHPUE-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	104.3, 104.3 fm	MP3
Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU	96.9, 96.9 fm	MP3 192 kbps
La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	1250 am, 95.5 fm	AAC
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
EXA FM 94.1 (Puebla) - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, Puebla	94.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
@FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	95.5 fm, américa	AAC

Museums in San Benito Xaltocan

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de Piedra
Museo Comunitario de la Antigua República de Tlaxcallan
Museo de Arte de Tlaxcala
Museo de la Memoria
Museo Nacional del Títere
Museo Regional de Tlaxcala
Museo Taurino de Huamantla
Museo Vivo de la Casa de las Artesanías de Tlaxcala

Libraries in San Benito Xaltocan

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca Central Estatal Miguel N. Lira		0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Zimantepec"		0.0
Biblioteca Publica Central Estatal "Miguel N. Lira"		0.0
Casa de la Cultura Jurídica		0.0
Librería educal		0.0

Farmers Markets in San Benito Xaltocan

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado
Mercado 12 de Mayo
Mercado de La Loma
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal Emilio Sánchez Piedras
Mercado Municipal General Ignacio Bonilla

Gas Stations in San Benito Xaltocan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1560149791

Stadiums & Teams in San Benito Xaltocan

Team	League	Division

Airports Near San Benito Xaltocan

10 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hermanos Serdán International Airport	PBC	Large Airport
Aeródromo Aerolandia	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Atlixco	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios Ortiz	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de Cuautla	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda Panoaya	—	Small Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National Airport	—	Small Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana	—	Small Airport
Loma Roja Airport	—	Small Airport
Tlaxcala Airstrip	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in San Benito Xaltocan

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

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 San Benito Xaltocan

What is the population of San Benito Xaltocan?

San Benito Xaltocan has a population of 5,367 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5,591 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Benito Xaltocan?

San Benito Xaltocan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.

How is the job market in San Benito Xaltocan?

The job market in San Benito Xaltocan is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 172 business establishments in the area.

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