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Santa Catarina, Mexico
Querétaro · Mexico
Santa Catarina is a small town in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 1,607. Elevation: 6,499 ft (1,981 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina is a Mexican city located in the Northeast region of the state of Guanajuato, within the Sierra Gorda range. The municipality has an area of 193.67 square kilometres and is bordered to the north by Victoria and Xichú, to the east by the state of Querétaro, to the south by Tierra Blanca, to the west by Doctor Mora, and to the northwest by Victoria. The municipality had a population of 5,120 inhabitants according to the 2010 census. In pre-Hispanic times the area of what is today Santa Catarina was mostly inhabited by Chichimeca, Pames, and Tlaxcaltecs people. Santa Catarina has been rated the best city to live in in the whole country of Mexico by the CMM commission in 2007 due to its unique people, culture, and the unique design of its church.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 1,607 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,499 ft (1,981 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.7766°, -100.4520° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Querétaro |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.7 inches (374 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina is a small town in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 1,607. The city sits at an elevation of 6,499 feet (1,981 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Santa Catarina vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 51 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,499 ft (1,981 m) |
| Area | 141.9 sq mi (367.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7766°N, 100.4520°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 155 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 170 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in |
Santa Catarina has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Santa Catarina
23 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio | classic rock, heavy metal | MP3 80 kbps | |
| RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato | 88.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Cuenca de la Independencia | derechos humanos, indigenous | MP3 | |
| STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato | 96.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato | 103.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán | 2000s, 80s | AAC | |
| MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro | 97.9 fm, acir | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Jefa 98.7 FM | folk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato | 90.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro | 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro | 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT | 1310, 1310 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro | 1310 am, 1980's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR | 98.7, 98.7 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT | 88.7, 88.7 fm | AAC | |
| Radio Querétaro | queretaro | AAC 98 kbps | |
| EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro | 99.1 fm, américa | MP3 160 kbps | |
| EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán | 89.9 fm, américa | AAC | |
| EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato | 104.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato | — | MP3 | |
| La Z 107.1 (US) | regional mexican | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro | 99.1, 99.1 fm | MP3 160 kbps | |
| La Z 102.5 (US) | chirstian | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Santa Catarina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capilla de la Virgen Dolorosa | ||||
| Centro Cultural Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Querétaro | ||||
| Convento de la Santa Cruz | ||||
| Galería Libertad | ||||
| Museo Arqueologico Dr German | ||||
| Museo Casa de la Zacatecana | ||||
| Museo de Arte | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Querétaro | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo de Bichos | ||||
| Museo de Calendario | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad | ||||
| Museo de la Magia del Pasado | ||||
| Museo de la Restauración de la República | ||||
| Museo de los Conspiradores | ||||
| MUSEO DEL CERRITO | ||||
| Museo Fundación Santiago Carbonell | ||||
| Museo Regional de Querétaro | ||||
| Rubén Gonzáles |
Libraries in Santa Catarina
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Área Infantil de la Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Antonio Plaza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Campus Juriquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Heraclio Cabrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Querétaro 2000 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Roberto Ruíz Obregón (Edificio VI) | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UNAM del Campus Juriquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Manuel Gomez Morin | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildardo Rangel Andrade | 0.0 | |||||
| Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería el Rey | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Catarina
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 de Octubre | |||||
| Mercado "El Tepetate" | |||||
| Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria" | |||||
| Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria" | |||||
| Mercado de Madero | |||||
| Mercado de Madero | |||||
| Mercado El Pueblito | |||||
| Mercado El Pueblito | |||||
| Mercado Escobedo | |||||
| Mercado Escobedo | |||||
| Mercado Garambullo | |||||
| Mercado Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado La Cruz | |||||
| Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca | |||||
| Mercado San Juan | |||||
| Mercado Terminal Autobuses Queretaro | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Tianguis de los Martes | |||||
| TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES | |||||
| TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES | |||||
| Tianguis La Hormiga | |||||
| Tianguis La Hormiga |
Breweries in Santa Catarina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modelorama |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Catarina
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Catarina
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | QRO | Large Airport |
| Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport | CYW | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Jaguey | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Roca | — | Small Airport |
| Cadereyta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isaac Castro Sahade Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Begoña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quinta Palos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Santa Catarina
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica de Especialidades Médicas | ||
| Clínica Médica Carretas | ||
| Dr Gerardo Menocal Tobias | ||
| Mundo Wellness Fisoterapia | ||
| Sanatorio del ángel | ||
| Sanatorio Guadalupe | ||
| Shopo | ||
| TEC100 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santa Catarina?
Santa Catarina has a population of 1,607 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 141.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Catarina?
Santa Catarina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.
How is the job market in Santa Catarina?
The job market in Santa Catarina is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.