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Taxco de Alarcón, Mexico
Guerrero · Mexico
Taxco de Alarcón is a mid-size city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 50,399. Elevation: 5,807 ft (1,770 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 50,399 |
| Population Density | 376 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,807 ft (1,770 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.5546°, -99.6059° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guerrero |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.9 inches (834 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Taxco de Alarcón
Taxco de Alarcón is a mid-size city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 50,399. The city sits at an elevation of 5,807 feet (1,770 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Taxco de Alarcón vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,613 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Taxco de Alarcón
Taxco de Alarcón has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (26.6°C), the coldest is Dec (19.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 915 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,807 ft (1,770 m) |
| Area | 134.0 sq mi (347.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5546°N, 99.6059°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 64 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 77 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 116 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in |
Taxco de Alarcón has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Taxco de Alarcón
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO.BA.E.M, Plantel 05, Amacuzac | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Taxco de Alarcón
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEPE UNAM | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio De Bachilleres No. 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Miguel Ángel A.C. | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria General Netzahualcóyotl | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Federal Vicente Guerrero | — | — | — | — |
| C.B.T.I.S No. 82 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Miguel Angel | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Taxco de Alarcón
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero | 96.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 | además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero | MP3 64 kbps | |
| W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 88.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero | 92.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México | 99.5 fm, capital media | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM | musica regional mexicana, regional mexican | MP3 192 kbps | |
| EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 107.7 fm, 1970s | MP3 | |
| ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 93.3 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| @FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 93.3 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| Los 40 Cuernavaca | moderno, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Taxco de Alarcón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura (Antigua Estacion Buenavista de Cuéllar) | ||||
| Museo de arte virreinal | ||||
| Museo de Santa María de la Asunción | ||||
| Museo Grutas de la Estrella | ||||
| Museo William Spratling |
Libraries in Taxco de Alarcón
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benito Juarez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Sindical | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Taxco de Alarcón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Tetecala (Solo los dias Martes) | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Buenavista de Cuéllar | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tetipac |
Hotels in Taxco de Alarcón
12 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Taxco de Alarcón
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Taxco de Alarcón
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Taxco de Alarcón
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Taxco de Alarcón
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Taxco de Alarcón
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Taxco de Alarcón
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Taxco de Alarcón
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Taxco de Alarcón
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Mariano Matamoros International Airport | CVJ | Medium Airport |
| Aeroclub Valle de Bravo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Chiconcuac | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Cuautla | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Taxco | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Los Filos | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Los Ojuelos | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Zacacoyuca | — | Small Airport |
| Albatros Residencial Aéreo | — | Small Airport |
| Tequesquitengo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Vista Hermosa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Taxco de Alarcón
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Arroyo | |
| Iglesia de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia de la Cima | |
| Iglesia de la Santa Veracruz | |
| Iglesia de Pedro Martin | |
| Iglesia de San Miguel | |
| Iglesia de Zacazontla | |
| Parroqilla de Chavarrieta | |
| Santa Prisca Church | |
| Temple of the Holy Trinity | |
| Templo del Ex-convento |
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Taxco de Alarcón
17 places within 15 km
- • Cerro Cacaloapan
- • Cerro Cacalotenango
- • Cerro El Aguacate
- • Cerro El Consuelo
- • Cerro El Huixteco
- + 8 more
- • Mirador
- • Mirador
- • Mirador
- • Terrace View over Taxco
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Taxco de Alarcón?
Taxco de Alarcón has a population of 50,399 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 376 people per square mile, spread across 134.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Taxco de Alarcón?
Taxco de Alarcón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.
How is the job market in Taxco de Alarcón?
The job market in Taxco de Alarcón is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,613 business establishments in the area.