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Tenejapa, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Tenejapa is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 533. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

533 Population 15/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population533
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population533
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates17.8933°, -94.8694°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tenejapa

Tenejapa is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 533. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Tenejapa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tenejapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area36.1 sq mi (93.5 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates17.8933°N, 94.8694°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,273 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 95 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 86 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 143 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 115 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 16 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 86 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 89 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 66 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 21 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 125 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 133 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 115 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 137 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 107 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 56 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 49 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 275 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 261 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 215 km
2010 Karl Category 3 201 km
2007 Dean Category 2 262 km
2005 Stan Category 1 79 km
1997 Rick Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 83 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 12.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Coldest

Tenejapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.3") and March the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Tenejapa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ISTMO 94.9 (Acayucan) - 94.9 FM - XHPTEA-FM - ACayucan, Veracruz 94.9 fm, acayucan AAC+ 80 kbps
LA KEBUENA 93.9 (Acayucan) - 93.9 FM - XHEVZ-FM - Acayucan, Veracruz 93.9 fm, acayucan MP3 128 kbps
RADIO SENSACIONAL DIGITAL 93.9 (Allende) - 93.9 FM - XHVD-FM - Allende, Coahuila MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Tenejapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Sitio

Libraries in Tenejapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Lic. Miguel Alemán Valdés"0.0

Farmers Markets in Tenejapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Domo de Medias Aguas y Sobre Ruedas
Mercado "Vicente Obregón"
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Cosoleacaque
Mercado Publico Municipal Miguel Aleman Valdez
Tianguis Tomito
Tianguis Tomito

Airports Near Tenejapa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

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 Tenejapa

What is the population of Tenejapa?

Tenejapa has a population of 533 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 36.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tenejapa?

Tenejapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.

How is the job market in Tenejapa?

The job market in Tenejapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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