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Santa María del Río, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Santa María del Río is a small city in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 13,099. Elevation: 5,696 ft (1,736 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,099 Population 14/sq mi density
5,696 ft Elevation 1,736 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
14.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa María del Río

Santa María del Río is one of the 58 municipalities that make up the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. The municipality is located in the southern part of the state, approximately 48 kilometers east of the city of San Luis Potosí. Santa María del Río has a land area of 1,655 square kilometers, with 37,290 inhabitants. As of 2005, 12,000 were living in the town of Santa María del Río. The area is famous for its rebozos, being the cradle of the blue and white rebozo de bolita. The Rebozo Caramelo is woven there.

People

Population13,099
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain14.5 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation5,696 ft (1,736 m)
Population13,099
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation5,696 ft (1,736 m)
Coordinates21.7962°, -100.7382°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation14.5 inches (367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María del Río

Santa María del Río is a small city in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 13,099. The city sits at an elevation of 5,696 feet (1,736 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 419 business establishments.

Income: Santa María del Río vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)419

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa María del Río

Santa María del Río has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is May (23.4°C), the coldest is Jan (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 394 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14°C / 57°F 1.5° / 28° 4.9
Feb 16°C / 61°F 1.3° / 32.2° 4.7
Mar 19.1°C / 66°F 5° / 34.5° 3.3
Apr 21.8°C / 71°F 8.4° / 36.1° 13.1
May 23.4°C / 74°F 12.5° / 36.2° 30.6
Jun 22°C / 72°F 13.2° / 35.3° 86.2
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 13.5° / 31.8° 70.0
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 12.8° / 31.9° 51.3
Sep 19.7°C / 67°F 11.3° / 30.1° 70.9
Oct 18°C / 64°F 7.1° / 30.7° 32.9
Nov 16.2°C / 61°F 5.6° / 30° 14.2
Dec 14.1°C / 57°F 1.6° / 27.9° 12.3
Santa María del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,696 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,696 ft (1,736 m)
Area920.8 sq mi (2,384.9 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates21.7962°N, 100.7382°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.5"
62% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 129 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 128 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 133 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 145 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 292 km
1993 Gert Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Santa María del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Santa María del Río

Institution Type Founded Website
Prof. Ignacio Jimenez Alvarez College

Schools in Santa María del Río

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CBTA 143
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Radio Stations near Santa María del Río

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio San Luis Potosí - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Candela (San Luis Potosí) - 94.1 FM - XHRASA-FM - Cadena RASA - San Luis Potosí, SL 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3
MAS FM 99.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 94.7 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 103.9 FM - XHEWA-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
100.1 W Radio (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Azteka Radio (Ciudad Fernández) - Online - Ciudad Fernández, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 102.9 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 320 kbps
XHNB-FM "Amor 95.3" San Luis Potosi, SL musica romantica, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio banda, cumbia MP3 128 kbps
XHQK-FM 98.5 "La Comadre" San Luis Potosi, SL grupera, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
MIX San Luis Potosí - 98.5 FM - XHQK-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM San Luis Potosí MP3 320 kbps
Trión San Luis - 90.1 FM - XHSMR-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 95.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 95.3 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
FACTOR 96.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.1 FM - XHOB-FM - MG Comunicación - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.9 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - Global Media - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen (San Luis Potosí) - 103.1 FM - XHEPO-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.1, 103.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Ke Buena San Luis Potosí - 105.7 FM - XHBM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 105.7, 105.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Amor San Luis Potosí - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 95.3, 95.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 102.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM (Rioverde) - 91.7 FM - Rioverde, San Luis Potosí AAC+ 128 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM San Luis Potosí AAC+ 128 kbps
VOX Love Station San Luis Potosí - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Luis Potosí - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, contemporary hits AAC+ 64 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM bible, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor San Luis Potosí - 90.9 FM - XHWZ-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 90.9 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Q San Luis Potosí 95.7 FM banda, globalmedia MP3 128 kbps
Más FM (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, SL 1970s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 540 AM - XEWA-AM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Santa María del Río

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María del Río

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Martín Bautista

Hotels in Santa María del Río

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel del Rio

Restaurants in Santa María del Río

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gran Muralla
La Caprichosa
Los Amigos
Pequeña Plaza

Cafes in Santa María del Río

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Italian Coffe Company
The Italian Coffee Company

Theatres in Santa María del Río

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de La Cultura

Clinics in Santa María del Río

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud SMR

Veterinaries in Santa María del Río

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Gallo

Bus Stations in Santa María del Río

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #3627368624

Gas Stations in Santa María del Río

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GasoMax
Pemex

Banks in Santa María del Río

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancomer
Caja Popular Juventino Rosas
Caja Reforma

Shopping Malls in Santa María del Río

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza de Artesanias

Airports Near Santa María del Río

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
La Begoña AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El JaralitoSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa María del Río

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Guadalupe

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 María del Río

What is the population of Santa María del Río?

Santa María del Río has a population of 13,099 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 920.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María del Río?

Santa María del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María del Río?

The job market in Santa María del Río is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 419 business establishments in the area.

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