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Tecolutla, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Tecolutla is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 4,591. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,591 Population 165/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
62.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tecolutla

Tecolutla

Tecolutla is a town and municipality located on the Tecolutla River on the eastern coast of the state of Veracruz in Mexico. It has the closest beaches to Mexico City, and much of its economy is based on tourism, as it is only a four- or five-hour drive from the capital. It is the northern end of a tourist corridor along the Gulf of Mexico called the "Emerald Coast," which extends down to the city of Veracruz.

People

Population4,591
Density165/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.3%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain62.7 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population4,591
Population Density165 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates20.4805°, -97.0131°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation62.7 inches (1,593 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tecolutla

Tecolutla is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 4,591. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 147 business establishments.

Income: Tecolutla vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)147

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tecolutla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates20.4805°N, 97.0131°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.7"
65% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2016.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 98 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 43 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 89 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 122 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 134 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 16 km
2017 Katia Category 2 16 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 69 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 253 km
2010 Karl Category 3 156 km
2007 Dean Category 2 3 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 3 km
2000 Keith Category 1 121 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 114 km
1993 Gert Category 2 91 km
1990 Diana Category 2 47 km
1988 Debby Category 1 37 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 94 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 100 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 111 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 130 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 143 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 150 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in

Tecolutla has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 67°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Tecolutla

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Ignacio Ramírez
Primaria Gral. Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río
Escuela Primaria Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Telesecundaria Aquiles Serdán
TEBAEV
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Radio Stations near Tecolutla

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VIDA ROMÁNTICA 100.9 (Poza Rica) - 100.9 FM - XHEJD-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 100.9 fm, américa MP3
ARROBA FM 89.3 (Poza Rica) - 89.3 FM - XHRRR-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 89.3 fm, @fm MP3
Globo 102.7 (Poza Rica) - 102.7 FM - XHPR-FM - MVS Poza Rica (Estudio 101.9) - Poza Rica, Veracruz 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (Poza Rica) - 105.9 FM - XHCOV-FM - Radiorama Poza Rica - Poza Rica, Veracruz 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
LA MEGA 106.1 (Agua Dulce) - 106.1 FM - XHSCID-FM - Comunicación Hidromila - Agua Dulce, Veracruz 106.1 fm, agua dulce MP3
EXA FM 101.9 (Poza Rica) - 101.9 FM - XHRIC-FM - MVS Poza Rica (Estudio 101.9) - Poza Rica, Veracruz 101.9 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Tecolutla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Marino Tecolutla

Farmers Markets in Tecolutla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Manuel Ávila Camacho

Hotels in Tecolutla

41 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hostal Don Luis
Hotchtel Glamping
Hotel 3 Hermanos
Hotel Albatros
Hotel Albri by Rotamundos
Hotel Anita
Hotel Aqua Inn
Hotel Aries
Hotel Catalá
Hotel Charyguehns
Hotel Costa Azul
Hotel El Coral
Hotel El Rincon de Don Juan
Hotel ENE-D
Hotel Flamingos
Hotel Gil-Mar
Hotel Hacienda del Mar
Hotel Imperial
Hotel La mansión del Faro
Hotel Las Brisas del Mar
Hotel Lhasa
Hotel Los Robles
Hotel Mayamed
Hotel Mesón Ulises
Hotel Playa Los Wiwiriskis
Hotel Playa Tecolutla
Hotel Plaza
Hotel Plaza Mar Sol
Hotel Posada del Conquistador
Hotel Posada Mendo
Hotel Puerto Alegre
Hotel Punta Bocana
Hotel Quinta Teresita
Hotel Real del Mar
Hotel Real del Quijote
Hotel Regina
Hotel San Diego Playa
Hotel Tonaly´s
Hotel Tonaly´s 2
Kayam Hotel Boutique
Posada La Casa de las Amacas

Restaurants in Tecolutla

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunnas
El buen sazón de Nora
El Camarón Desvelado
El General
El Manglar
L a cabaña del pescador
Los Jairo´s
Panchita 2
Restaurante Panchita
Taqueria Jarocho

Cafes in Tecolutla

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Porteño Café

Bus Stations in Tecolutla

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ADO Tecolutla

Gas Stations in Tecolutla

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #3736792402

Banks in Tecolutla

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA

Airports Near Tecolutla

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
El Cristo AirportSmall Airport
Fausto Vega Santander AirportSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tecolutla

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

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 Tecolutla

What is the population of Tecolutla?

Tecolutla has a population of 4,591 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 165 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tecolutla?

Tecolutla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.7 inches.

How is the job market in Tecolutla?

The job market in Tecolutla is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 147 business establishments in the area.

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