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Santa Cruz del Tejocote, Mexico

México · Mexico

Santa Cruz del Tejocote is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 604. Elevation: 9,272 ft (2,826 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

604 Population 8/sq mi density
9,272 ft Elevation 2,826 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population604
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation9,272 ft (2,826 m)
Population604
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation9,272 ft (2,826 m)
Coordinates19.6804°, -100.1682°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz del Tejocote

Santa Cruz del Tejocote is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 604. The city sits at an elevation of 9,272 feet (2,826 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz del Tejocote vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Cruz del Tejocote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,272 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,272 ft (2,826 m)
Area73.7 sq mi (190.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.6804°N, 100.1682°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 139 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 114 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 64 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 150 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 133 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 26 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 78 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 134 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 104 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 125 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 268 km
2023 Otis Category 4 221 km
2021 Rick Category 2 254 km
2021 Grace Category 1 273 km
1996 Boris Category 1 240 km
1993 Gert Category 2 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 32 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 77 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 128 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 159 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 167 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 170 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 56°F (14°C) 0.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in
September 56°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Santa Cruz del Tejocote has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz del Tejocote

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santa Cruz del Tejocote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casona de la Estación

Libraries in Santa Cruz del Tejocote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Digital San José del Rincón0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz del Tejocote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez
Mercado
Mercado de la Central
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Poetas
mercado revolucion
Mercado Solidaridad

Breweries in Santa Cruz del Tejocote

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
El Centavito
El chuponcito
Modelorama
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz del Tejocote

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Cruz del Tejocote

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Cruz del Tejocote

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral CRI

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 Cruz del Tejocote

What is the population of Santa Cruz del Tejocote?

Santa Cruz del Tejocote has a population of 604 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 73.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz del Tejocote?

Santa Cruz del Tejocote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz del Tejocote?

The job market in Santa Cruz del Tejocote is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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