Santiago Acatlán, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Santiago Acatlán is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 7,601. Elevation: 7,566 ft (2,306 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,601 Population 68/sq mi density

7,566 ft Elevation 2,306 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

25.6 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,601

Density68/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

Rain25.6 in/yr

Sunny Days362/yr

Elevation7,566 ft (2,306 m)

Population	7,601
Population Density	68 / sq mi
Elevation	7,566 ft (2,306 m)
Coordinates	18.9933°, -97.9338°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Puebla
Average Temperature	59°F (15°C)
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation	25.6 inches (649 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Acatlán

Santiago Acatlán is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 7,601. The city sits at an elevation of 7,566 feet (2,306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 243 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Acatlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.7%
	81% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	243

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santiago Acatlán

Santiago Acatlán has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Apr (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (14.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 903 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	14.3°C / 58°F	5.8° / 22.8°	6.6
Feb	16.3°C / 61°F	7.4° / 25.2°	4.4
Mar	18°C / 64°F	9.1° / 26.8°	10.0
Apr	20.2°C / 68°F	11.6° / 28.8°	24.2
May	20.1°C / 68°F	12.4° / 27.8°	74.8
Jun	19.3°C / 67°F	12.9° / 25.7°	164.6
Jul	18.4°C / 65°F	12.2° / 24.7°	157.5
Aug	18.6°C / 65°F	12.3° / 24.8°	184.4
Sep	18.1°C / 65°F	12.3° / 23.9°	189.9
Oct	17.1°C / 63°F	10.2° / 24°	73.8
Nov	15.8°C / 60°F	7.9° / 23.7°	10.7
Dec	14.5°C / 58°F	6.4° / 22.6°	2.0

Santiago Acatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,566 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above Mexico avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,566 ft (2,306 m)
Area	111.7 sq mi (289.2 km²)
Population Density	68/sq mi
Coordinates	18.9933°N, 97.9338°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"

33% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	77 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	86 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	122 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	132 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	112 km
Mar 20, 2015	3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico	M5.4	123 km
May 6, 1994	7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico	M5.3	74 km
Apr 3, 1997	7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico	M5.2	99 km
Feb 3, 2010	5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico	M4.9	80 km
Dec 14, 1999	5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.8	120 km
Feb 8, 2016	5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico	M4.7	94 km
Nov 15, 1990	21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.7	136 km
Dec 27, 1999	4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico	M4.7	135 km
Jun 16, 2007	9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.6	123 km
Sep 22, 2016	3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico	M4.6	132 km
Jul 14, 2010	20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico	M4.6	133 km
Jul 24, 2016	26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.5	129 km
Sep 8, 1999	3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico	M4.5	149 km
Sep 7, 2010	6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.5	122 km
Jun 30, 2020	8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico	M4.3	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 3	255 km
2024	John	Category 3	273 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	288 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	169 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	199 km
2017	Max	Category 1	275 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	179 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	277 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	120 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	180 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	189 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	279 km
1996	Dolly	Category 1	291 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	237 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	219 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	259 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	201 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (58 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	58 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	70 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	72 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	72 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	77 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	81 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	88 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	92 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	99 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	126 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	145 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	192 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	0.3 in
March	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
June	65°F (18°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
July	60°F (16°C)	3.5 in
August	63°F (17°C)	3.8 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
November	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
December	57°F (14°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Santiago Acatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 55°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Santiago Acatlán

60 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	89.3, 89.3 fm	MP3
LA COMADRE 105.5 (Puebla) - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	105.5 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, banda	MP3
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU	musica romantica, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio BUAP - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, Puebla	96.9 fm, benemérita universidad autónoma de puebla	MP3 192 kbps
XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU	adult contemporary, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	92.5 fm, balada pop	MP3 48 kbps
XHRS-FM 90.1 "Radio Disney" Puebla, PU	dance, pop	AAC+ 56 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	103.3, 103.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Puebla - 89.7 FM - XHEPA-FM - Puebla, Puebla	89.7 fm, américa	MP3 24 kbps
UP! 92.5.2 (Puebla) - 92.5 HD2 - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	2000's, 2000s	AAC 40 kbps
MATCH 90.1 (Puebla) - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	90.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 56 kbps
Ultra (Huauchinango) - 91.7 FM - XHPHBP-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Huauchinango, Puebla	91.7 fm, balada pop	MP3 96 kbps
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	90.1, 90.1 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU	classic hits, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
Puebla FM (Teziutlán)	government, local	AAC 130 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3	—	MP3
RADIO ALTIPLANO 96.5 (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	96.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Stere Max 98.1FM	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM	charts, grupo oro	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla	99.9 fm, atlixco	AAC
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	103.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 2	oldies, pop	MP3
La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla	93.5 fm, ciudad serdán	MP3
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
Vive FM (Tehuacán) - 106.3 FM - XHETE-FM - Cinco Radio - Tehuacán, Puebla	106.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
La Comadre Puebla - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	105.5, 105.5 fm	MP3 48 kbps
Arroba FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
Radio Altiplano (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL	96.5, 96.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calpulalpan (Calpulalpan) - 94.3 FM - XHCAL-FM - CORACYT - Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala	94.3, 94.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	1430 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
FM Centro (Apizaco) - 100.3 FM - XHXZ-FM - Apizaco, Tlaxcala	100.3 fm, américa	MP3 24 kbps
La K-Pitana	—	MP3
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL	1430, 1430 am	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala) - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	1430 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla	92.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, américa	MP3
El basurero de Dago	musica, música en español	MP3
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU	94.1, 94.1 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2	baladas, baladas en español	MP3
RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	1120 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Tropical Puebla	—	MP3
Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla]	music, news	MP3 128 kbps
MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	98.7 fm, américa	AAC
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM	grupo radio cañón, información	MP3 128 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla	92.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Poderosa (San Martín) - 90.7 FM - XHRTP-FM - Radiorama - San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla	90.7 fm, banda	MP3
Pasión FM (Puebla) - 104.3 FM - XHPUE-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	104.3, 104.3 fm	MP3
Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU	96.9, 96.9 fm	MP3 192 kbps
La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	1250 am, 95.5 fm	AAC
SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla	101.3 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 94.1 (Puebla) - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, Puebla	94.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
@FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	95.5 fm, américa	AAC

Museums in Santiago Acatlán

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de Cortés
Convento
Convento
Ex-Convento
Museo Evolución
Museo Evolución
Museo Histórico de Huitziltepec
Museo Interactivo de la batalla 5 de Mayo
Museo Interactivo de la batalla 5 de Mayo
Museo Regional de Puebla
Museo Regional de Puebla
Museum of Evolution
Museum of Evolution
Planetario
Planetario

Libraries in Santiago Acatlán

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca Publica "Heroes del 25 de Agosto de 1981"		0.0

Farmers Markets in Santiago Acatlán

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado "Segura de La Frontera"
Mercado Amalucan
Mercado Amalucan
Mercado Ignacio Zaragoza
Mercado Manuel Rivera Anaya
Mercado Manuel Rivera Anaya
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos (La Victoria)
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Acatzingo
Mercado Municipal Atoyatempan
Mercado Municipal de Amozoc
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Tianguis La Asuncion

Gas Stations in Santiago Acatlán

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #2401507063

Pemex

Stadiums & Teams in Santiago Acatlán

Team	League	Division



Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Estadio Hermanos Serdán

Airports Near Santiago Acatlán

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hermanos Serdán International Airport	PBC	Large Airport
Aeródromo Aerolandia	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Atlixco	—	Small Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana	—	Small Airport
Loma Roja Airport	—	Small Airport
Tehuacán National Airport	TCN	Small Airport
Tlaxcala Airstrip	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Santiago Acatlán

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Salud Digna
UMF 576 IMSS (Clínica 57)
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

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 Santiago Acatlán

What is the population of Santiago Acatlán?

Santiago Acatlán has a population of 7,601 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 111.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Acatlán?

Santiago Acatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Acatlán?

The job market in Santiago Acatlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 243 business establishments in the area.

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