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Tecoxtle, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Tecoxtle is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 745. Elevation: 6,234 ft (1,900 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

745 Population 4/sq mi density
6,234 ft Elevation 1,900 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
13.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population745
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain13.6 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation6,234 ft (1,900 m)
Population745
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation6,234 ft (1,900 m)
Coordinates18.6478°, -97.6300°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation13.6 inches (346 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tecoxtle

Tecoxtle is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 745. The city sits at an elevation of 6,234 feet (1,900 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Tecoxtle vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tecoxtle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 364 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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,234 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days364 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,234 ft (1,900 m)
Area209.6 sq mi (542.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.6478°N, 97.6300°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 91 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 36 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 82 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 147 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 106 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 116 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 53 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 84 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 53 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 116 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 88 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 117 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 111 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 88 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 102 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 122 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 121 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 125 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 246 km
2024 John Category 3 263 km
2021 Grace Category 3 206 km
2017 Katia Category 2 224 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 185 km
2017 Max Category 1 255 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 241 km
2010 Karl Category 3 92 km
2007 Dean Category 2 209 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 213 km
2005 Stan Category 1 288 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 260 km
1993 Gert Category 2 282 km
1990 Diana Category 2 252 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 243 km
1988 Debby Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 57 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 68 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 71 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 86 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 107 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 112 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 116 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 122 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 134 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 147 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Tecoxtle has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 58°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Tecoxtle

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tecoxtle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Convento
Convento
Evolutions museum
Evolutions museum
Museo Comunitario de Cuacnopalan
Museo Comunitario Tlamayocan
Museo de sitio de Teteles de Santo Nombre

Libraries in Tecoxtle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0
Archivo historico Tehuacán0.0

Farmers Markets in Tecoxtle

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Purisima
Lic. Benito Juarez
Mercado 16 de Marzo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal de Tecamachalco Ayocuan
Tianguis La Asuncion

Stadiums & Teams in Tecoxtle

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Airports Near Tecoxtle

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tecoxtle

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Independencia
MEDICAL CENTER

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 Tecoxtle

What is the population of Tecoxtle?

Tecoxtle has a population of 745 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 209.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tecoxtle?

Tecoxtle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 364 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.6 inches.

How is the job market in Tecoxtle?

The job market in Tecoxtle is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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