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Sontecomapan, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Sontecomapan is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 2,413. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,413 Population 8/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
116.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Sontecomapan

Sontecomapan

Sontecomapan Lagoon occupies an alluvial plain in the center of the Sierra de Los Tuxtlas, 18°33′N 95°1′W, in southeast central Veracruz, east central Mexico on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. The laguna is part of the Catemaco municipio stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the foothills of the San Martin Tuxtla Volcano and the Sierra Santa Marta.

People

Population2,413
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain116.6 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population2,413
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates18.5027°, -95.0356°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation116.6 inches (2,963 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sontecomapan

Sontecomapan is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 2,413. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 77 business establishments.

Income: Sontecomapan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)77

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sontecomapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 116.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area290.4 sq mi (752.2 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates18.5027°N, 95.0356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.6"
207% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

564 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 112 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 73 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 98 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 70 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 51 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 76 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 125 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 113 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 98 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 131 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 121 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 61 km
Jan 25, 2017 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M5.0 97 km
Aug 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico M4.9 102 km
Jun 3, 1996 28 km ESE of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M4.9 113 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 49 km
Dec 20, 1991 11 km E of Suchilapan del Río, Mexico M4.9 127 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 236 km
2017 Katia Category 2 297 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 200 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 283 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 286 km
2010 Karl Category 3 134 km
2007 Dean Category 2 203 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 244 km
2005 Stan Category 1 18 km
1993 Gert Category 2 289 km
1990 Diana Category 2 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 19 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
April 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
June 80°F (26°C) 11.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in
September 78°F (25°C) 17.1 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 14.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 7.0 in

Sontecomapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and April the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Sontecomapan

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Benito Juárez - - - -
Escuela Primaria Benito Juárez García - - - -
Esc. Prim. Rural Rafael Aguirre Cinta - - - -
Telebachillerato TEBAEV Sontecomapán - - - -
Telesecundaria Francisco Javier Clavijero - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sontecomapan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 103.9 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 103.9 FM - XHDQ-FM - Quatro Media - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 103.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
MEZKLA FM 104.7 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 104.7 FM - XHPTLA-FM - Grupo Mezkla - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 104.7 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Sontecomapan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional
Museo y Centro ceremonial "El Ahijado"

Libraries in Sontecomapan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal María Boettinger de Álvarez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Sontecomapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Juárez

Hotels in Sontecomapan

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

hotel Imperial
Hotel Sontecomapan

Restaurants in Sontecomapan

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Barra de Sontecomapan

Clinics in Sontecomapan

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IMSS Sontecomapán

Dentists in Sontecomapan

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cirujano dentista

Veterinaries in Sontecomapan

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agroveterinario Parra

Airports Near Sontecomapan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
El Cubilete Airport-Small Airport
El Zopilote Airport-Small Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sontecomapan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol
Templo Evangélico Bethel

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Sontecomapan

What is the population of Sontecomapan?

Sontecomapan has a population of 2,413 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 290.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sontecomapan?

Sontecomapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.6 inches.

How is the job market in Sontecomapan?

The job market in Sontecomapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 77 business establishments in the area.

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