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Tetela del Volcán, Mexico
Morelos · Mexico
Tetela del Volcán is a small city in Morelos, Mexico with a population of 10,199. Elevation: 7,290 ft (2,222 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tetela del Volcán
Tetela del Volcán or simply Tetela, is a town and municipal seat of the municipality of Tetela del Volcán in the Mexican state of Morelos. It is located on the slopes of the volcano Popocatépetl. 18°57′48″N 99°15′12″W.
The city serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name. It is notable for its sixteenth century Dominican ex-convent which together with a number of other early monasteries nearby in the area has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The municipality reported 20,698 inhabitants in the year 2015 census. Other towns in the municipality of Tetela del Volcán include Hueyapan, Xochicalco and Tlamimilulpan.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 10,199 |
| Population Density | 125 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,290 ft (2,222 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.8931°, -98.7297° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Morelos |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.6 inches (801 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tetela del Volcán
Tetela del Volcán is a small city in Mexico (Morelos) with a population of 10,199. The city sits at an elevation of 7,290 feet (2,222 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Tetela del Volcán vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 326 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Tetela del Volcán
Tetela del Volcán has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is May (21.6°C), the coldest is Dec (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 791 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,290 ft (2,222 m) |
| Area | 81.6 sq mi (211.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8931°N, 98.7297°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 18 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 47 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 111 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 154 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 156 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 160 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 169 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Tetela del Volcán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (0.2").
Schools in Tetela del Volcán
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Fortunato Orozco Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria General Andrés Quintana Roo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tetela del Volcán
27 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRECUENCIA 106.9 (CDMX) - 106.9 FM - XHSCCA-FM - Comunicadores Comunitarios del Arte y la Cultura, A.C. - Ciudad de México | 106.9 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| +Radio en Redes (Atlixco) - Online - www.radioenredes.com - Atlixco, Puebla | américa, atlixco | AAC+ | |
| 100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| LA MAGNÍFICA 99.9 (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla | 99.9 fm, atlixco | AAC | |
| La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 | además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco | 105.5 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| Stere Max 98.1FM | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RADIO ALTIPLANO 96.5 (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala | 96.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 88.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco | 105.5 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| LA COMADRE 101.7 (Cuautla) - 101.7 FM - XHCUT-FM - Grupo Diario de Morelos - Cuautla, Morelos | 101.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Altiplano (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL | 96.5, 96.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio AMLO | mexican music, political talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Universal 88.1 XHRED Mexico City Official | — | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala) - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala | 1430 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL | 1430, 1430 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM Centro (Apizaco) - 100.3 FM - XHXZ-FM - Apizaco, Tlaxcala | 100.3 fm, américa | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Radio Calpulalpan (Calpulalpan) - 94.3 FM - XHCAL-FM - CORACYT - Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala | 94.3, 94.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM | musica regional mexicana, regional mexican | MP3 192 kbps | |
| CONTACTO 98.9 (Chalco) - 98.9 FM - XHCHAL-FM - Comunicaciones en Contacto, Cultura y Bienestar Social, A.C. - Chalco, Estado de México | 98.9 fm, américa | MP3 112 kbps | |
| Contacto 98.9 (Chalco) - 98.9 FM - XHCHAL-FM - Chalco, Estado de México | 98.9 fm, chalco | MP3 112 kbps | |
| +Oxygn Radio (Atlixco) - Online - www.oxygenradio.com - Atlixco, Puebla | américa, atlixco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Los 40 Cuernavaca | moderno, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla | 101.3 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 107.7 fm, 1970s | MP3 |
Museums in Tetela del Volcán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-convento de San Juan Bautista | ||||
| Museo del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos" | ||||
| Museo Teoton | ||||
| Museo vivencia ferrocarril 279 |
Libraries in Tetela del Volcán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca "Pahuacán" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca publica | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tetela del Volcán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL DE ABASTOS DE CUAUTLA | |||||
| central de abastos de la esquina | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado "Pablo Torres Burgos" | |||||
| Mercado Amayucaa | |||||
| Mercado Cuautla | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías de Amecameca | |||||
| Mercado de sabores | |||||
| Mercado de Yecapixtla | |||||
| Mercado Hermenegildo Galeana | |||||
| MERCADO MUNICIPAL | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Amecameca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Atlautla | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tetela del Volcán | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Emiliano Zapata | |||||
| mercado municipal. | |||||
| Mercado Temoac | |||||
| PLAZA SOLIDARIDAD 12 DE OCTUBRE | |||||
| Siglo XXI |
Clinics in Tetela del Volcán
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tetela del Volcán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tetela del Volcán
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | Large Airport |
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | Large Airport |
| General Mariano Matamoros International Airport | CVJ | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Aerolandia | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Atlixco | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Chiconcuac | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Cuautla | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de la Hacienda Panoaya | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Los Ojuelos | — | Small Airport |
| Albatros Residencial Aéreo | — | Small Airport |
| Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana | — | Small Airport |
| Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana | — | Small Airport |
| Jorge Jiménez Cantú National Airport | AZP | Small Airport |
| Mexico City Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Tenango Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tequesquitengo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tlaxcala Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Vista Hermosa Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tetela del Volcán
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de San Bartolo | |
| Capilla de Santiago Apostol | |
| Capilla San Miguel Arcangel | |
| Iglesia de la Luz del Mundo | |
| Parroquia de San Juan Bautista de Tetela del Volcán. |
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What is the population of Tetela del Volcán?
Tetela del Volcán has a population of 10,199 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 81.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tetela del Volcán?
Tetela del Volcán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 56°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 31.6 inches.
How is the job market in Tetela del Volcán?
The job market in Tetela del Volcán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 326 business establishments in the area.