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San Juan Atenco, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

San Juan Atenco is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,977. Elevation: 8,048 ft (2,453 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,977 Population 20/sq mi density
8,048 ft Elevation 2,453 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Juan Atenco

San Juan Atenco is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla.

People

Population1,977
Density20/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation8,048 ft (2,453 m)
Population1,977
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation8,048 ft (2,453 m)
Coordinates19.0867°, -97.5407°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Atenco

San Juan Atenco is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,977. The city sits at an elevation of 8,048 feet (2,453 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 63 business establishments.

Income: San Juan Atenco vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Juan Atenco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,048 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,048 ft (2,453 m)
Area100.4 sq mi (260.1 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates19.0867°N, 97.5407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 19, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 116 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 79 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 121 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 145 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 97 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 127 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 99 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 68 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 145 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 129 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 109 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 106 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 111 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 289 km
2021 Grace Category 3 158 km
2017 Katia Category 2 175 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 142 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 290 km
2010 Karl Category 3 81 km
2007 Dean Category 2 159 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 164 km
2005 Stan Category 1 283 km
2000 Keith Category 1 279 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 277 km
1993 Gert Category 2 235 km
1990 Diana Category 2 202 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 288 km
1988 Debby Category 1 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 22 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 29 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 29 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 41 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 61 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 67 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 105 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 114 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 116 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 124 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 167 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 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

San Juan Atenco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Juan Atenco

3 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
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3

Museums in San Juan Atenco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento
Convento

Farmers Markets in San Juan Atenco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Acatzingo
Mercado Municipal de Atzitzintla
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Mercado Municipal El Seco
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
Tianguis La Asuncion

Stadiums & Teams in San Juan Atenco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Juan Atenco

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan Atenco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de San Juan Bautista

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 Juan Atenco

What is the population of San Juan Atenco?

San Juan Atenco has a population of 1,977 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 100.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Atenco?

San Juan Atenco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Juan Atenco?

The job market in San Juan Atenco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

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