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Taxco el Viejo, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Taxco el Viejo is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 3,172. Elevation: 4,186 ft (1,276 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,172 Population 24/sq mi density
4,186 ft Elevation 1,276 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Taxco el Viejo

Taxco el Viejo is a town in the Mexican state of Guerrero. In 2010, it had a population of 3,172. It is located approximately ten kilometers south of the city of Taxco.

People

Population3,172
Density24/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation4,186 ft (1,276 m)
Population3,172
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation4,186 ft (1,276 m)
Coordinates18.4834°, -99.5842°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Taxco el Viejo

Taxco el Viejo is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 3,172. The city sits at an elevation of 4,186 feet (1,276 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.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 102 business establishments.

Income: Taxco el Viejo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Taxco el Viejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,186 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,186 ft (1,276 m)
Area134.0 sq mi (347.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates18.4834°N, 99.5842°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

488 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 116 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 106 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 86 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 147 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 71 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 94 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 54 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 124 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 137 km
Mar 6, 2001 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.1 149 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 141 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 141 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 138 km
May 8, 1997 9 km S of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico M5.0 128 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 100 km
Jul 29, 1993 28 km NW of El Paraíso, Mexico M5.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 157 km
2024 John Category 3 134 km
2023 Otis Category 5 115 km
2021 Grace Category 3 299 km
2021 Rick Category 2 263 km
2017 Max Category 1 211 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 260 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 284 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 297 km
2010 Karl Category 1 297 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 165 km
1996 Boris Category 1 222 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 187 km
1984 Odile Category 2 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 143 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 143 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 72 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 82 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 118 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 124 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 126 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 9.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 9.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Taxco el Viejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Taxco el Viejo

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 el Viejo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura (Antigua Estacion Buenavista de Cuéllar)
Museo de arte virreinal
Museo de Santa María de la Asunción
Museo William Spratling

Libraries in Taxco el Viejo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Benito Juarez0.0
Biblioteca Pública de Huitzuco0.0
Biblioteca Publica Sindical0.0

Farmers Markets in Taxco el Viejo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Tetecala (Solo los dias Martes)
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Buenavista de Cuéllar
Mercado Municipal de Cocula, Gro
Mercado Municipal de Tetipac

Airports Near Taxco el Viejo

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Taxco el Viejo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Francisco de Asís

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 Taxco el Viejo

What is the population of Taxco el Viejo?

Taxco el Viejo has a population of 3,172 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 134.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Taxco el Viejo?

Taxco el Viejo 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 el Viejo?

The job market in Taxco el Viejo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 102 business establishments in the area.

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