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Tlacotalpan, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Tlacotalpan is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 7,600. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

7,600 Population 6,129/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
41.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tlacotalpan

Tlacotalpan

Tlacotalpan is a city in Tlacotalpan Municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998 primarily for its architecture and colonial-era layout. The town was established in 1550 on what was originally an island in the Papaloapan River. From the colonial era to the 20th century, it was an important port, one of few interior river ports in Latin America. However, with the construction of the railroad, Tlacotalpan's importance faded. Starting in the latter 20th century, efforts to conserve the city's Spanish/Caribbean architecture and layout began, culminating in World Heritage status. Today, its main economic support is fishing and tourism, especially to the annual feast in honor of Our Lady of Candlemas.

People

Population7,600
Density6,129/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population7,600
Population Density6,129 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates18.6133°, -95.6589°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation41.4 inches (1,051 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tlacotalpan

Tlacotalpan is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 7,600. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 243 business establishments.

Income: Tlacotalpan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)243

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tlacotalpan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density6,129/sq mi
Coordinates18.6133°N, 95.6589°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

272 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 104 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 110 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 54 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 53 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 110 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 36 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 98 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 119 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 101 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 61 km
Aug 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico M4.9 145 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 115 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 81 km
Apr 14, 2019 4 km SSE of Constitución Mexicana, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 68 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 70 km
Sep 6, 1997 1 km NNE of Mundo Nuevo, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Jun 3, 2011 14 km ENE of Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico M4.6 109 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 120 km
Aug 26, 2016 Gulf of America M4.6 142 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 3 233 km
2017 Katia Category 2 268 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 175 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 296 km
2010 Karl Category 3 95 km
2007 Dean Category 2 210 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 213 km
2005 Stan Category 1 80 km
2000 Keith Category 1 291 km
1993 Gert Category 2 285 km
1990 Diana Category 2 235 km
1988 Debby Category 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 49 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 164 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 176 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 180 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 185 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
May 83°F (29°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in

Tlacotalpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Tlacotalpan

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Normal Juan Enriquez
Escuela Secundaria General "Héroes de Sotavento"
Centro de Bachillerato Tecnológico Industrial y de Servicios (CBTIS) 35
Escuela Primaria Emperador Cuauhtémoc
Escuela Primaria Luis Alavés Román
Escuela Primaria Juan de la Luz Enríquez
Escuela Secundaria Técnica y Bach. "Prof. Avelino Bolaños Palacios"
Escuela Primaria Josefa Ortiz De Domínguez
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Radio Stations near Tlacotalpan

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 103.9 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 103.9 FM - XHDQ-FM - Quatro Media - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 103.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
MEZKLA FM 104.7 (San Andrés Tuxtla) - 104.7 FM - XHPTLA-FM - Grupo Mezkla - San Andrés Tuxtla, Veracruz 104.7 fm, américa MP3
MAR FM 99.7 (Veracruz) - 99.7 FM - XHPB-FM - Grupo FM Multimedios - Boca del Río, Veracruz 99.7 fm, américa AAC
RADIO FÓRMULA 89.1 (Veracruz) - 89.1 FM - XHAVR-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Boca del Río, Veracruz 89.1 fm, alvarado AAC
SOY FM 101.7 (Veracruz) - 101.7 FM - XHPR-FM - Valanci Media Group - Boca del Río, Veracruz 101.7 fm, américa AAC
LA MEJOR FM 100.5 (Veracruz) - 100.5 FM - XHVE-FM - MVS Radio - Boca del Río, Veracruz 100.5 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 48 kbps
Globo - 91.1 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tlacotalpan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de la Cultura "Aurora Ferat de Zamacona"
Museo de la Ciudad
Museo Salvador Ferrando
Museo Tres Zapotes

Libraries in Tlacotalpan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr. Daniel Ruiz Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tlacotalpan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Mercado Lorenzo Gómez
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Teodoro A. Dehesa

Hotels in Tlacotalpan

11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa del Río
Estancias de Sotavento
Hostal El Patio
Hotel Casa Blanca
Hotel Casa Blanca By Rotamundos
Hotel Casa del Río
Hotel Doña Juana Tlacotalpan
Hotel Posada Dona Lala
Hotel Reforma Tlacotalpan
Hotel Tlacotalpan
La Casa de las Sirenas

Restaurants in Tlacotalpan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Mary
La Pasadita

Theatres in Tlacotalpan

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Nezahualcóyotl

Monuments in Tlacotalpan

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a Agustín Lara

Zoos in Tlacotalpan

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mini Zoologico de Pio Barrán Barteli

Gas Stations in Tlacotalpan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #559190124

Banks in Tlacotalpan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Stadiums & Teams in Tlacotalpan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tlacotalpan

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos AirportSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tlacotalpan

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Historic Monuments Zone of TlacotalpanCultural1998

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tlacotalpan

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesía de la Virgen de la Candelaria
Iglesia de San Miguel
Iglesia Virgen De La Candelaria
Templo Parroquial de San Cristobal

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Tlacotalpan

Historic Monuments Zone of Tlacotalpan
Cultural · inscribed 1998
Tlacotalpan, a Spanish colonial river port on the Gulf coast of Mexico, was founded in the mid-16th century. It has preserved its original urban fabric to a remarkable degree, with wide streets, colonnaded houses in a profusion of styles and colours, and many ...

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 Tlacotalpan

What is the population of Tlacotalpan?

Tlacotalpan has a population of 7,600 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6,129 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tlacotalpan?

Tlacotalpan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches.

How is the job market in Tlacotalpan?

The job market in Tlacotalpan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 243 business establishments in the area.

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