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San Simón, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

San Simón is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 4,980. Elevation: 6,982 ft (2,128 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

4,980 Population 60/sq mi density
6,982 ft Elevation 2,128 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Simón

San Simón Zahuatlan is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km2.
It is part of the Huajuapan District in the north of the Mixteca Region.

People

Population4,980
Density60/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation6,982 ft (2,128 m)
Population4,980
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation6,982 ft (2,128 m)
Coordinates18.9673°, -97.7120°
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 Simón

San Simón is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 4,980. The city sits at an elevation of 6,982 feet (2,128 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 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 159 business establishments.

Income: San Simón vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)159

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Simón 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 6,982 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

Elevation6,982 ft (2,128 m)
Area83.7 sq mi (216.7 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates18.9673°N, 97.7120°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 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 94 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 71 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 116 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 123 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 134 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 77 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 106 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 81 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 132 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 124 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 86 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 138 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 142 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 124 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 119 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 135 km
Jun 30, 2020 8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 267 km
2024 John Category 3 285 km
2021 Grace Category 3 170 km
2017 Katia Category 2 193 km
2017 Max Category 1 282 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 164 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 275 km
2010 Karl Category 3 96 km
2007 Dean Category 2 176 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 182 km
2005 Stan Category 1 299 km
2000 Keith Category 1 300 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 287 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 293 km
1993 Gert Category 2 245 km
1990 Diana Category 2 217 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 267 km
1988 Debby Category 1 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 42 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 47 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 51 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 63 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 83 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 84 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 96 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 101 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 111 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 128 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 150 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 Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest

San Simón has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 54°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San Simón

38 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 Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, banda MP3
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU musica romantica, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 1980s, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, américa MP3
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3 MP3
XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU classic hits, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla 92.5 fm, balada pop MP3 48 kbps
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 90.1, 90.1 fm AAC+ 56 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
La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla 99.9 fm, atlixco AAC
@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
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM grupo radio cañón, información MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 103.3 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
La K-Pitana MP3
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 Comadre Puebla - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 105.5, 105.5 fm MP3 48 kbps
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 1250 am, 95.5 fm AAC
Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3 192 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla 92.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, @fm MP3
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 98.7 fm, américa AAC
MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla] music, news MP3 128 kbps
Tropical Puebla MP3
RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 1120 am, am MP3 128 kbps
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2 baladas, baladas en español MP3
MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 1980s, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU 94.1, 94.1 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
El basurero de Dago musica, música en español MP3
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, américa MP3

Museums in San Simón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cortés
Convento
Convento
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Histórico de Huitziltepec

Farmers Markets in San Simón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Segura de La Frontera"
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Acatzingo
Mercado Municipal Atoyatempan
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Mercado Municipal El Seco
Tianguis La Asuncion

Stadiums & Teams in San Simón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Simón

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Simón

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Simón

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia La Luz del Mundo
Iglesia La Luz Del Mundo El Bethel

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 Simón

What is the population of San Simón?

San Simón has a population of 4,980 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 83.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Simón?

San Simón 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 Simón?

The job market in San Simón is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 159 business establishments in the area.

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