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Teontepec, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Teontepec is a small city in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 5,593. Elevation: 5,961 ft (1,817 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

5,593 Population 45/sq mi density
5,961 ft Elevation 1,817 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
13.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population5,593
Density45/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain13.6 in/yr
Sunny Days364/yr
Elevation5,961 ft (1,817 m)
Population5,593
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation5,961 ft (1,817 m)
Coordinates18.4922°, -97.5296°
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 Teontepec

Teontepec is a small city in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 5,593. The city sits at an elevation of 5,961 feet (1,817 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 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 179 business establishments.

Income: Teontepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)179

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Teontepec 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 5,961 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

Elevation5,961 ft (1,817 m)
Area125.6 sq mi (325.3 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates18.4922°N, 97.5296°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.6"
64% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 101 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 15 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 61 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 129 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 107 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 54 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 83 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 50 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 117 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 68 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 103 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 69 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 120 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 82 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 238 km
2024 John Category 3 256 km
2021 Grace Category 3 224 km
2017 Katia Category 2 239 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 194 km
2017 Max Category 1 247 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 225 km
2010 Karl Category 3 89 km
2007 Dean Category 2 225 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 228 km
2005 Stan Category 1 278 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 247 km
1997 Rick Category 1 290 km
1990 Diana Category 2 268 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 236 km
1988 Debby Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 66 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 78 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 87 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 98 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 118 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 129 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 132 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 140 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 153 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 155 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 181 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 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Teontepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Teontepec

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Teontepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Casa de Adobe
Evolutions museum
Evolutions museum
Museo comunitario paleontologico
Museo Comunitario Tlamayocan
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán
Museo de Sitio de Tehuacán
Museo de sitio de Teteles de Santo Nombre
Museo del Agua
Museo del Agua

Libraries in Teontepec

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

Farmers Markets in Teontepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
La Purisima
Lic. Benito Juarez
Mercado 16 de Marzo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado Amador Hernandez El portillo
Mercado de Guajolotes
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal de Acultzingo

Airports Near Teontepec

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Teontepec

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Independencia
CLINICA OFTALMOLOGICA LA LUZ TEHUACAN
CLINICA OFTALMOLOGICA LA LUZ TEHUACAN
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 Teontepec

What is the population of Teontepec?

Teontepec has a population of 5,593 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 125.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Teontepec?

Teontepec 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 Teontepec?

The job market in Teontepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 179 business establishments in the area.

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