Tlaxcala, Mexico
Tlaxcala · Mexico
Tlaxcala is a mid-size city in Tlaxcala, Mexico with a population of 84,670. Elevation: 7,336 ft (2,236 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 84,670 |
| Population Density | 37,631 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,336 ft (2,236 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.3178°, -98.2385° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Tlaxcala |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.0 inches (482 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala is a mid-size city in Mexico (Tlaxcala) with a population of 84,670. The city sits at an elevation of 7,336 feet (2,236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Tlaxcala vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 73 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 2 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 872 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,336 ft (2,236 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 37,631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3178°N, 98.2385°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iztaccihuatl (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 52 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 92 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 97 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 103 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 107 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 116 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 161 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 161 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Tlaxcala has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 54°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and December the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Tlaxcala
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Tlaxcala Plantel 10 | College | - | , |
| Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Tlaxcala Plantel 12 | College | - | , |
| Departamento de Ingeniería y Ciencias de la UAT | University | - | , |
| Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza, Campo III, UNAM | University | - | , |
| Instituto Tecnológico de Apizaco | University | - | , |
| Nicolás Bravo | College | - | , |
| Universidad del Valle de Tlaxcala | University | - | , |
| Universidad Metropolitana de Tlaxcala | University | - | , |
| Universidad Tecnológica de Tlaxcala | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Tlaxcala
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secundaria "Presidente Juárez" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Emiliano Zapata | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Educación y Patria | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Benito Juárez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 36 Guillermo González Camarena | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Español | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Niños Anita C de Cervantes | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ohquetzalli | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Tlaxcala | - | - | - | - |
| Issac Newton | - | - | - | - |
| Esc. Prim. "Xicohténcatl" | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Luis G. Salamanca | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tlaxcala
63 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU | 89.3, 89.3 fm | MP3 | |
| +Radio en Redes (Atlixco) - Online - www.radioenredes.com - Atlixco, Puebla | américa, atlixco | AAC+ | |
| LA COMADRE 105.5 (Puebla) - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla | 105.5 fm, acir | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla | 1980s, 2000s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla | 89.3 fm, banda | MP3 | |
| XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU | musica romantica, puebla | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| LA MAGNÍFICA 99.9 (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla | 99.9 fm, atlixco | AAC | |
| 89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla | 89.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| XHRS-FM 90.1 "Radio Disney" Puebla, PU | dance, pop | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU | 103.3, 103.3 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla | 92.5 fm, balada pop | MP3 48 kbps | |
| La Ke Buena Puebla - 89.7 FM - XHEPA-FM - Puebla, Puebla | 89.7 fm, américa | MP3 24 kbps | |
| UP! 92.5.2 (Puebla) - 92.5 HD2 - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla | 2000's, 2000s | AAC 40 kbps | |
| XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU | adult contemporary, puebla | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| MATCH 90.1 (Puebla) - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla | 90.1 fm, acir | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio BUAP - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, Puebla | 96.9 fm, benemérita universidad autónoma de puebla | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Ultra (Huauchinango) - 91.7 FM - XHPHBP-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Huauchinango, Puebla | 91.7 fm, balada pop | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU | 90.1, 90.1 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU | classic hits, puebla | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Puebla FM (Teziutlán) | government, local | AAC 130 kbps | |
| HITS AND MIX RADIO 3 | - | MP3 | |
| La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla | 93.5 fm, ciudad serdán | MP3 | |
| Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU | 96.9, 96.9 fm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla | 99.9 fm, atlixco | AAC | |
| AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla | 103.3 fm, acir | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM | charts, grupo oro | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| HITS AND MIX RADIO 2 | oldies, pop | MP3 | |
| Vive FM (Tehuacán) - 106.3 FM - XHETE-FM - Cinco Radio - Tehuacán, Puebla | 106.3 fm, cinco radio | MP3 | |
| La Comadre Puebla - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU | 105.5, 105.5 fm | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Arroba FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama - Puebla, Puebla | 96.1 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| Radio Altiplano (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL | 96.5, 96.5 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Calpulalpan (Calpulalpan) - 94.3 FM - XHCAL-FM - CORACYT - Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala | 94.3, 94.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala | 1430 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FM Centro (Apizaco) - 100.3 FM - XHXZ-FM - Apizaco, Tlaxcala | 100.3 fm, américa | MP3 24 kbps | |
| La K-Pitana | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL | 1430, 1430 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala) - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala | 1430 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU | 2000s, 2010s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| +Oxygn Radio (Atlixco) - Online - www.oxygenradio.com - Atlixco, Puebla | américa, atlixco | MP3 320 kbps | |
| SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla | 101.3 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla | 92.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla | 96.1 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| El basurero de Dago | musica, música en español | MP3 | |
| Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU | 94.1, 94.1 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla | 1980s, 2000s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2 | baladas, baladas en español | MP3 | |
| RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla | 1120 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tropical Puebla | - | MP3 | |
| Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla] | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM | grupo radio cañón, información | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla | 98.7 fm, américa | AAC | |
| ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla | 96.1 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla | 92.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Poderosa (San Martín) - 90.7 FM - XHRTP-FM - Radiorama - San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla | 90.7 fm, banda | MP3 | |
| Pasión FM (Puebla) - 104.3 FM - XHPUE-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU | 104.3, 104.3 fm | MP3 | |
| La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla | 1250 am, 95.5 fm | AAC | |
| La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla | 89.3 fm, cinco radio | MP3 | |
| EXA FM 94.1 (Puebla) - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, Puebla | 94.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| @FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla | 96.1 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla | 89.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla | 95.5 fm, américa | AAC |
Museums in Tlaxcala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Piedra | ||||
| Fonoteca Fototeca Juan C. Mendez | ||||
| Fonoteca Fototeca Juan C. Mendez | ||||
| La constancia | ||||
| La constancia | ||||
| La Constancia luz obrera | ||||
| La Constancia luz obrera | ||||
| Museo Comunitario de la Antigua República de Tlaxcallan | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Tlaxcala | ||||
| Museo de la Memoria | ||||
| Museo del Automóvi de Puebla | ||||
| Museo del Automóvi de Puebla | ||||
| Museo Regional de Tlaxcala | ||||
| Museo Teoton | ||||
| Museo Vivo de la Casa de las Artesanías de Tlaxcala |
Libraries in Tlaxcala
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central Estatal Miguel N. Lira | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Momoxpan | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Momoxpan | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Momoxpan | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública "Zimantepec" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Central Estatal "Miguel N. Lira" | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca de Momoxpan | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Cultura Jurídica | 0.0 | |||||
| José S Serna | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería educal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tlaxcala
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Mercadito | |||||
| CENTRAL DE ABASTOS PUEBLA | |||||
| CENTRAL DE ABASTOS PUEBLA | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado 12 de Mayo | |||||
| MERCADO DE ABASTOS PUEBLA | |||||
| MERCADO DE ABASTOS PUEBLA | |||||
| Mercado de La Loma | |||||
| Mercado Francisco I. Madero (pescado, marisco, varios) | |||||
| Mercado Ignacio Zaragoza | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Domingo Arenas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Emilio Sánchez Piedras | |||||
| Mercado Municipal General Ignacio Bonilla | |||||
| Mercado San Francisco |
Hotels in Tlaxcala
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tlaxcala
8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Tlaxcala
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Tlaxcala
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Tlaxcala
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tlaxcala
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tlaxcala
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Tlaxcala
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tlaxcala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modelorama | ||||
| Modelorama |
Stadiums & Teams in Tlaxcala
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Cuauhtémoc | ||
| Estadio Hermanos Serdán |
Airports Near Tlaxcala
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | Large Airport |
| Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez) | - | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Aerolandia | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Atlixco | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios Ortiz | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Cuautla | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de la Hacienda Panoaya | - | Small Airport |
| Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Roja Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tenango Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tlaxcala Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tlaxcala
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de México |
Treatment Centers in Tlaxcala
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRO DE SALUD URBANO SAN PEDRO TEPEYAC | ||
| CLINICA DE MATERNIDAD ATENCION INFANTIL | ||
| Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tlaxcala
8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Ocotlán | |
| Ex-convento de San Francisco | |
| Iglesia de San Gabriel Cuauhtla | |
| Iglesia del Cristo del Buen Vecino | |
| Parroquia de San José | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| Templo la Santísima Trinidad | |
| Templo Metodista "El Mesías", Iglesia Metodista de Méxicoo |
Quick Facts
Around Tlaxcala
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Tlaxcala
47 places within 15 km
- • Cerrito del chiquihuite
- • Sitio Arqueológico de Mixco
- • Zona Arqueológica de Ocotelulco
- • Zona Arqueológica de Tepeticpac
- • Zona Arqueológica de Tizatlán
- + 1 more
- • Santuario
- • santuario de libélula
- • Ahuashuatepec
- • Célica
- • Cerro Blanco
- • Cerro Cenizo
- • Cerro Gordo
- + 21 more
- • Cacaxtla
- • Capilla Abierta del Ex-convento
- • Edificio de la Serpiente
- • Pirámide de las Flores
- • Pirámide en Espiral
- + 1 more
- • La Trinidad
- • Escalinatas de El Ben Vecino
- • La Persignada
- • Mirador
- • mirador
- • Mirador e iglesia
- + 1 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Tlaxcala
What is the population of Tlaxcala?
Tlaxcala has a population of 84,670 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 37,631 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tlaxcala?
Tlaxcala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.
How is the job market in Tlaxcala?
The job market in Tlaxcala is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 73 business establishments in the area, including 13 restaurants and food service locations.
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