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Santa Catarina Villanueva, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Santa Catarina Villanueva is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 2,220. Elevation: 7,740 ft (2,359 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,220 Population 55/sq mi density
7,740 ft Elevation 2,359 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,220
Density55/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation7,740 ft (2,359 m)
Population2,220
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation7,740 ft (2,359 m)
Coordinates18.9992°, -97.6147°
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 Santa Catarina Villanueva

Santa Catarina Villanueva is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 2,220. The city sits at an elevation of 7,740 feet (2,359 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 71 business establishments.

Income: Santa Catarina Villanueva vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Catarina Villanueva 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 7,740 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

Elevation7,740 ft (2,359 m)
Area40.5 sq mi (105.0 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates18.9992°N, 97.6147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 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 M7.1 105 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 71 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 115 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 133 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 143 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 85 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 115 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 87 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 125 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 79 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 138 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 126 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 120 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 130 km
Aug 29, 2002 Oaxaca, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 100 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 3 276 km
2024 John Category 3 294 km
2021 Grace Category 3 167 km
2017 Katia Category 2 186 km
2017 Max Category 1 290 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 154 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 280 km
2010 Karl Category 3 86 km
2007 Dean Category 2 170 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 175 km
2005 Stan Category 1 289 km
2000 Keith Category 1 291 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 295 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 288 km
1993 Gert Category 2 244 km
1990 Diana Category 2 213 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 276 km
1988 Debby Category 1 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 34 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 36 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 40 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 53 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 73 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 78 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 106 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 110 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 118 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 119 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Santa Catarina Villanueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 52°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Santa Catarina Villanueva

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
José María Morelos y Pavón
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Radio Stations near Santa Catarina Villanueva

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La K-Pitana MP3

Museums in Santa Catarina Villanueva

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento
Convento
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan

Farmers Markets in Santa Catarina Villanueva

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

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Catarina Villanueva

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Catarina Villanueva

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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
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 Santa Catarina Villanueva

What is the population of Santa Catarina Villanueva?

Santa Catarina Villanueva has a population of 2,220 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 40.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Catarina Villanueva?

Santa Catarina Villanueva 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 Santa Catarina Villanueva?

The job market in Santa Catarina Villanueva is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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