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Santa Catarina Otzolotepec, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Santa Catarina Otzolotepec is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,126. Elevation: 7,329 ft (2,234 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,126 Population 16/sq mi density
7,329 ft Elevation 2,234 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
13.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,126
Density16/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain13.6 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation7,329 ft (2,234 m)
Population1,126
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation7,329 ft (2,234 m)
Coordinates18.5771°, -97.2660°
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 Santa Catarina Otzolotepec

Santa Catarina Otzolotepec is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,126. The city sits at an elevation of 7,329 feet (2,234 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 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Santa Catarina Otzolotepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Catarina Otzolotepec 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 7,329 feet, a high-altitude location.

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

Elevation7,329 ft (2,234 m)
Area71.2 sq mi (184.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates18.5771°N, 97.2660°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

170 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 M7.1 129 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 28 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 150 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 59 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 139 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 145 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 83 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 112 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 79 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 126 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 147 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 147 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 124 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 75 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 129 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 83 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 84 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 4 263 km
2024 John Category 3 280 km
2021 Grace Category 3 219 km
2017 Katia Category 2 226 km
2017 Max Category 1 271 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 173 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 241 km
2010 Karl Category 3 61 km
2007 Dean Category 2 214 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 215 km
2005 Stan Category 1 249 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 266 km
1997 Rick Category 1 298 km
1993 Gert Category 2 293 km
1990 Diana Category 2 259 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 262 km
1988 Debby Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 50 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 64 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 80 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 84 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 103 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 124 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 133 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 151 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 160 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Santa Catarina Otzolotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Santa Catarina Otzolotepec

5 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
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Evolutions museum
Evolutions museum
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán

Libraries in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Biblioteca histórica y museo de Ajalpan, José Gomez Manrique0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Ajalpan0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ajalpan
La Purisima
Lic. Benito Juarez
Mercado "El Encinar"
Mercado 16 de Marzo
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Maltrata
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Catarina Otzolotepec

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec

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 Santa Catarina Otzolotepec

What is the population of Santa Catarina Otzolotepec?

Santa Catarina Otzolotepec has a population of 1,126 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 71.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec?

Santa Catarina Otzolotepec 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 Santa Catarina Otzolotepec?

The job market in Santa Catarina Otzolotepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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