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Santiago Tenango, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Santiago Tenango is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 4,870. Elevation: 7,520 ft (2,292 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

4,870 Population 120/sq mi density
7,520 ft Elevation 2,292 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santiago Tenango

Santiago Tenango is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 196.48 km2, and is part of the Etla District in the Valles Centrales region.

People

Population4,870
Density120/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation7,520 ft (2,292 m)
Population4,870
Population Density120 / sq mi
Elevation7,520 ft (2,292 m)
Coordinates19.0034°, -97.6443°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Tenango

Santiago Tenango is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 4,870. The city sits at an elevation of 7,520 feet (2,292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 156 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Tenango vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)156

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Tenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,520 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,520 ft (2,292 m)
Area40.5 sq mi (105.0 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates19.0034°N, 97.6443°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 19, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 102 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 72 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 117 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 131 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 142 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 84 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 113 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 87 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 140 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 79 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 126 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 127 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 144 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 139 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 121 km
Aug 29, 2002 Oaxaca, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 275 km
2024 John Category 3 292 km
2021 Grace Category 3 167 km
2017 Katia Category 2 186 km
2017 Max Category 1 289 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 156 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 280 km
2010 Karl Category 3 90 km
2007 Dean Category 2 170 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 176 km
2005 Stan Category 1 292 km
2000 Keith Category 1 293 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 294 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 288 km
1993 Gert Category 2 243 km
1990 Diana Category 2 212 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 274 km
1988 Debby Category 1 192 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 35 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 40 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 43 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 55 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 75 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 78 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 103 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 107 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 116 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 120 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Santiago Tenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 51°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Santiago Tenango

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La K-Pitana MP3

Museums in Santiago Tenango

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento
Convento
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Histórico de Huitziltepec

Farmers Markets in Santiago Tenango

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Miguel A. Huesca"
Mercado "San Andrés"
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Acatzingo
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Mercado Municipal El Seco
Tianguis La Asuncion

Stadiums & Teams in Santiago Tenango

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santiago Tenango

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall 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 Santiago Tenango

What is the population of Santiago Tenango?

Santiago Tenango has a population of 4,870 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 40.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Tenango?

Santiago Tenango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Tenango?

The job market in Santiago Tenango is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 156 business establishments in the area.

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