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Santa Cruz, Mexico

México · Mexico

Santa Cruz is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 2,448. Elevation: 6,296 ft (1,919 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,448 Population 6/sq mi density
6,296 ft Elevation 1,919 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, historically known as Santa Cruz de la Cañada, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Santa Cruz had a population of 416.

People

Population2,448
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation6,296 ft (1,919 m)
Population2,448
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation6,296 ft (1,919 m)
Coordinates18.8333°, -99.9833°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 2,448. The city sits at an elevation of 6,296 feet (1,919 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 78 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,296 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,296 ft (1,919 m)
Area423.7 sq mi (1,097.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.8333°N, 99.9833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 94 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 69 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 133 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 122 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 112 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 133 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 83 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 114 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 102 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 112 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 111 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 126 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 139 km
May 16, 2003 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 88 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 206 km
2024 John Category 3 172 km
2023 Otis Category 5 130 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 297 km
2021 Rick Category 2 237 km
2017 Max Category 1 261 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 281 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 206 km
1996 Alma Category 2 271 km
1996 Boris Category 1 211 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 239 km
1984 Odile Category 2 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 39 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 69 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 94 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 145 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 145 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 8.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 9.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 9.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México 103.7 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, crystal AAC+ 64 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México 92.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary hits MP3 96 kbps
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México 91.3 fm, amatepec MP3 128 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
UniRadio 99.7 radio college MP3 96 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 1600, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 91.7, 91.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México 102.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
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
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México 99.5 fm, capital media AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary MP3 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in Santa Cruz

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Airports Near Santa Cruz

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Cruz

What is the population of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has a population of 2,448 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 423.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz?

The job market in Santa Cruz is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

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