Tecamachalco, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Tecamachalco is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 28,679. Elevation: 6,627 ft (2,020 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

28,679 Population 319/sq mi density

6,627 ft Elevation 2,020 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

18.2 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tecamachalco

Tecamachalco is a municipality located in the state of Puebla, in central Mexico.

People

Population28,679

Density319/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)

Rain18.2 in/yr

Sunny Days361/yr

Elevation6,627 ft (2,020 m)

Population	28,679
Population Density	319 / sq mi
Elevation	6,627 ft (2,020 m)
Coordinates	18.8835°, -97.7334°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Puebla
Average Temperature	60°F (15°C)
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	18.2 inches (462 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tecamachalco

Tecamachalco is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 28,679. The city sits at an elevation of 6,627 feet (2,020 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 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 918 business establishments.

Income: Tecamachalco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.9%
	75% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	918

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tecamachalco

Tecamachalco has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is May (18.2°C), the coldest is Dec (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 894 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	11.5°C / 53°F	1.5° / 23.3°	15.5
Feb	12.7°C / 55°F	1.2° / 26.4°	9.6
Mar	15.1°C / 59°F	3.8° / 28.3°	13.5
Apr	17.3°C / 63°F	6.5° / 29.6°	32.6
May	18.2°C / 65°F	8.5° / 29.4°	58.7
Jun	16.8°C / 62°F	8.6° / 28°	142.2
Jul	15.5°C / 60°F	7.8° / 24.9°	145.3
Aug	15.5°C / 60°F	7.6° / 24.4°	172.6
Sep	15.2°C / 59°F	6.7° / 23.8°	174.6
Oct	14.3°C / 58°F	4.3° / 24.1°	88.5
Nov	12.9°C / 55°F	3° / 23.7°	27.2
Dec	11.4°C / 53°F	2.3° / 22.4°	13.6

Tecamachalco 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 6,627 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	59.5°F
	10% above Mexico avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,627 ft (2,020 m)
Area	89.8 sq mi (232.5 km²)
Population Density	319/sq mi
Coordinates	18.8835°N, 97.7334°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"

52% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.65"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 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	88 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	64 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	135 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	109 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	115 km
Mar 20, 2015	3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico	M5.4	125 km
May 6, 1994	7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico	M5.3	68 km
Apr 3, 1997	7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico	M5.2	97 km
Feb 3, 2010	5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico	M4.9	71 km
Dec 14, 1999	5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.8	123 km
Dec 27, 1999	4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico	M4.7	129 km
Feb 8, 2016	5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico	M4.7	95 km
Nov 15, 1990	21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.7	116 km
Sep 22, 2016	3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico	M4.6	133 km
Mar 20, 2012	11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico	M4.6	130 km
Jul 14, 2010	20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico	M4.6	116 km
Jun 16, 2007	9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.6	128 km
Sep 7, 2010	6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.5	126 km
Sep 8, 1999	3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico	M4.5	144 km
Jul 24, 2016	26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.5	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 3	258 km
2024	John	Category 3	276 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	180 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	202 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	172 km
2017	Max	Category 1	272 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	266 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	98 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	185 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	192 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	300 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	277 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	254 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	227 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	258 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	207 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (51 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	51 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	51 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	57 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	71 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	91 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	93 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	95 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	101 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	112 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	135 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	149 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	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
March	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
June	65°F (18°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
July	62°F (17°C)	2.8 in
August	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.8 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
November	58°F (15°C)	0.4 in
December	56°F (13°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Tecamachalco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 54°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Tecamachalco

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Preparatoria Regional Enrique Cabrera Barroso BUAP	—	—	—	—
Centro Escolar Vicente Guerrero	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Tecamachalco

53 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
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU	musica romantica, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, banda	MP3
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
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
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	90.1, 90.1 fm	AAC+ 56 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
Ultra (Huauchinango) - 91.7 FM - XHPHBP-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Huauchinango, Puebla	91.7 fm, balada pop	MP3 96 kbps
XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU	adult contemporary, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
MATCH 90.1 (Puebla) - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	90.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 56 kbps
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
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	103.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla	93.5 fm, ciudad serdán	MP3
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	95.5 fm, américa	AAC
Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM	charts, grupo oro	AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM	grupo radio cañón, información	MP3 128 kbps
La K-Pitana	—	MP3
La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla	99.9 fm, atlixco	AAC
HITS AND MIX RADIO 2	oldies, pop	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 Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	1430 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla	92.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	98.7 fm, américa	AAC
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
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
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
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
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

Museums in Tecamachalco

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de Cortés
Convento
Convento
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Histórico de Huitziltepec

Libraries in Tecamachalco

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

Farmers Markets in Tecamachalco

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado "Segura de La Frontera"
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Acatzingo
Mercado Municipal Atoyatempan
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Mercado Municipal El Seco
Tianguis La Asuncion

Restaurants in Tecamachalco

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Sergio´s

Clinics in Tecamachalco

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Cristo Rey

Bus Stations in Tecamachalco

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central de Autobuses ADO AU Valles

Gas Stations in Tecamachalco

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera

MX #3303128985

PEMEX 6344

Stadiums & Teams in Tecamachalco

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Tecamachalco

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 Tecamachalco

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tecamachalco

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Iglesia Del Calvario
La Asunción
San Francisco
San José
San Sebastián
Tercera Orden

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 Tecamachalco

What is the population of Tecamachalco?

Tecamachalco has a population of 28,679 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 319 people per square mile, spread across 89.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tecamachalco?

Tecamachalco 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 Tecamachalco?

The job market in Tecamachalco is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 918 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Tlaixpan 10,513 pop · 2.0 mi Lomas de Romero 1,087 pop · 2.4 mi Lomas de Santa Cruz 1,190 pop · 2.8 mi Xochimilco 2,572 pop · 2.9 mi Santa Rosa 3,597 pop · 3.2 mi Santiago Alseseca 7,744 pop · 3.2 mi Francisco Villa 1,033 pop · 3.3 mi Huixcolotla 12,148 pop · 3.6 mi San Antonio Tecolco 1,984 pop · 3.6 mi Tuzuapan 3,404 pop · 4.5 mi La Soledad 1,067 pop · 5.5 mi San Martín Caltenco 5,003 pop · 5.6 mi Progreso de Juárez 2,004 pop · 5.6 mi La Laguna 1,438 pop · 5.8 mi

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About Tecamachalco

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