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San Gabriel Chilac, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

San Gabriel Chilac is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 12,149. Elevation: 4,042 ft (1,232 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,149 Population 6,295/sq mi density
4,042 ft Elevation 1,232 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
13.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Gabriel Chilac

San Gabriel Chilac is the municipal seat of San Gabriel Chilac Municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla. It is located near the city of Tehuacán.

People

Population12,149
Density6,295/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain13.6 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation4,042 ft (1,232 m)
Population12,149
Population Density6,295 / sq mi
Elevation4,042 ft (1,232 m)
Coordinates18.3260°, -97.3470°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation13.6 inches (346 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Gabriel Chilac

San Gabriel Chilac is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 12,149. The city sits at an elevation of 4,042 feet (1,232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 389 business establishments.

Income: San Gabriel Chilac vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)389

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Gabriel Chilac

San Gabriel Chilac has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is May (20.4°C), the coldest is Dec (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 880 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.3°C / 56°F 2.1° / 25.2° 12.0
Feb 14.6°C / 58°F 2.5° / 29° 8.1
Mar 17°C / 63°F 5.2° / 31° 10.1
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 7.7° / 32.3° 26.7
May 20.4°C / 69°F 10.6° / 31.9° 54.4
Jun 18.8°C / 66°F 10.5° / 30.1° 140.4
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 9.7° / 27.1° 143.8
Aug 17.3°C / 63°F 9.4° / 26.1° 184.6
Sep 16.9°C / 62°F 9.3° / 25.2° 177.9
Oct 16°C / 61°F 6.5° / 25.3° 83.5
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 5.2° / 25.2° 27.4
Dec 13.1°C / 56°F 3° / 24.2° 11.3
San Gabriel Chilac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,042 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,042 ft (1,232 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density6,295/sq mi
Coordinates18.3260°N, 97.3470°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 123 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 12 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 35 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 110 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 120 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 128 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 70 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 95 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 136 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 117 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 63 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 131 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 106 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 46 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 53 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 236 km
2024 John Category 3 253 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 288 km
2021 Grace Category 3 245 km
2017 Max Category 1 245 km
2017 Katia Category 1 254 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 202 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 211 km
2010 Karl Category 3 86 km
2007 Dean Category 2 242 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 243 km
2005 Stan Category 1 260 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 237 km
1997 Rick Category 1 270 km
1990 Diana Category 2 286 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 236 km
1988 Debby Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 79 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 92 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 106 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 112 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 131 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 151 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 155 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 162 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 166 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

San Gabriel Chilac has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.2").

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Schools in San Gabriel Chilac

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria Meliton Ramirez Valdez
Escuela Rafael Avila camacho
Telesecundaria Lauro Aguirre
Bachillerato Oficial Alfonso Reyes
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Museums in San Gabriel Chilac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Casa de Adobe
Evolutions museum
Evolutions museum
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán
Museo del Agua
Museo del Agua

Libraries in San Gabriel Chilac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Biblioteca histórica y museo de Ajalpan, José Gomez Manrique0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Ajalpan0.0

Farmers Markets in San Gabriel Chilac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ajalpan
La Purisima
Lic. Benito Juarez
Mercado 16 de Marzo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado de Guajolotes
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in San Gabriel Chilac

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel San Basilio

Monuments in San Gabriel Chilac

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capilla Guadalupe
Iglesia Cristo Rey
Parroquia San Gabriel

Clinics in San Gabriel Chilac

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Gas Stations in San Gabriel Chilac

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera
MX #635453880

Airports Near San Gabriel Chilac

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Gabriel Chilac

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Independencia
CLINICA OFTALMOLOGICA LA LUZ TEHUACAN
CLINICA OFTALMOLOGICA LA LUZ TEHUACAN
MEDICAL CENTER

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 Gabriel Chilac

What is the population of San Gabriel Chilac?

San Gabriel Chilac has a population of 12,149 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6,295 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Gabriel Chilac?

San Gabriel Chilac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.6 inches.

How is the job market in San Gabriel Chilac?

The job market in San Gabriel Chilac is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 389 business establishments in the area.

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