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San Miguel Tenango, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

San Miguel Tenango is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,263. Elevation: 6,765 ft (2,062 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,263 Population 5/sq mi density
6,765 ft Elevation 2,062 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
53.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Miguel Tenango

San Miguel Tenango is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southeastern Mexico and is the fourth least densely populated municipality than Oaxaca, but is not as sparsely populated as Santa Magdalena Jicotlán, Santa María Ixcatlán, or Santa María Chimalapa.
It is part of the Tehuantepec District in the west of the Istmo Region.

People

Population1,263
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain53.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation6,765 ft (2,062 m)
Population1,263
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation6,765 ft (2,062 m)
Coordinates19.9088°, -97.9347°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation53.2 inches (1,350 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel Tenango

San Miguel Tenango is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,263. The city sits at an elevation of 6,765 feet (2,062 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel Tenango vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel Tenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,765 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,765 ft (2,062 m)
Area245.3 sq mi (635.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.9088°N, 97.9347°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 60 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 131 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 113 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 136 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 118 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 130 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 73 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 73 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 111 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 112 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 131 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 70 km
2017 Katia Category 2 116 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 140 km
2010 Karl Category 3 164 km
2007 Dean Category 2 93 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 109 km
2000 Keith Category 1 225 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 190 km
1993 Gert Category 2 138 km
1990 Diana Category 2 124 km
1988 Debby Category 1 110 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 57 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 86 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 94 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 96 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 104 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 109 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 110 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 120 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 122 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 127 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 6.3 in
July 58°F (15°C) 6.0 in
August 61°F (16°C) 6.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
November 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in

San Miguel Tenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near San Miguel Tenango

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in San Miguel Tenango

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Relojeria

Libraries in San Miguel Tenango

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa Elena0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel Tenango

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Chignahupan
Mercado Guadalupe
Plaza Centenario

Airports Near San Miguel Tenango

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport

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 Miguel Tenango

What is the population of San Miguel Tenango?

San Miguel Tenango has a population of 1,263 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 245.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel Tenango?

San Miguel Tenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 53.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel Tenango?

The job market in San Miguel Tenango is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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