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Santa Cruz Tejalpa, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Santa Cruz Tejalpa is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 665. Elevation: 3,228 ft (984 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

665 Population 3/sq mi density
3,228 ft Elevation 984 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population665
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Population665
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Coordinates18.3599°, -98.3597°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz Tejalpa

Santa Cruz Tejalpa is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 665. The city sits at an elevation of 3,228 feet (984 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz Tejalpa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Cruz Tejalpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,228 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,228 ft (984 m)
Area213.4 sq mi (552.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.3599°N, 98.3597°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

300 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 25 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 98 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 59 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 92 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 129 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 29 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 40 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 37 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 28 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 107 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 104 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 107 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 45 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 36 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 65 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 120 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 50 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 172 km
2024 John Category 3 191 km
2023 Otis Category 5 218 km
2021 Grace Category 3 248 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 260 km
2017 Katia Category 1 282 km
2017 Max Category 1 193 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 213 km
2010 Karl Category 3 175 km
2007 Dean Category 2 263 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 272 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 197 km
1997 Rick Category 1 296 km
1990 Diana Category 2 300 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 176 km
1988 Debby Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 79 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 96 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 111 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 114 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 137 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 138 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 145 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 159 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 169 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 175 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest

Santa Cruz Tejalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santa Cruz Tejalpa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Mariano Escobedo
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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz Tejalpa

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santa Cruz Tejalpa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman
Museo Mixtecayotl

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz Tejalpa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Atencingo
Mercado Municipal
Tianguis

Airports Near Santa Cruz Tejalpa

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz Tejalpa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Lorenzo Tuzantlan

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 Tejalpa

What is the population of Santa Cruz Tejalpa?

Santa Cruz Tejalpa has a population of 665 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 213.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz Tejalpa?

Santa Cruz Tejalpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz Tejalpa?

The job market in Santa Cruz Tejalpa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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