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Tlaxco, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Tlaxco is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,272. Elevation: 2,851 ft (869 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1,272 Population 7/sq mi density
2,851 ft Elevation 869 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
56.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tlaxco

Tlaxco is a town and its surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla.

People

Population1,272
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation2,851 ft (869 m)
Population1,272
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation2,851 ft (869 m)
Coordinates20.4235°, -98.0292°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvincePuebla
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation56.5 inches (1,435 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tlaxco

Tlaxco is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,272. The city sits at an elevation of 2,851 feet (869 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Tlaxco vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tlaxco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,851 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,851 ft (869 m)
Area176.1 sq mi (456.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates20.4235°N, 98.0292°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2016.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 104 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 138 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 130 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 94 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 121 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 131 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 91 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 137 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 148 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 128 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 146 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 124 km
Jun 23, 2005 2 km NE of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.7 145 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 122 km
Mar 24, 1998 3 km SSE of San Miguel Coatlinchán, Mexico M3.7 141 km
May 9, 2002 7 km N of Colonia Gustavo Baz Prada, Mexico M3.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 35 km
2017 Katia Category 2 99 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 156 km
2010 Karl Category 3 213 km
2007 Dean Category 2 76 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 97 km
2000 Keith Category 1 187 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 135 km
1993 Gert Category 2 80 km
1990 Diana Category 2 84 km
1988 Debby Category 1 82 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 102 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 139 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 141 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 143 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 146 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 153 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 158 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 162 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 168 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 174 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in
February 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 14.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 16.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 15.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 18.4 in Wettest
October 67°F (20°C) 9.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Tlaxco has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 95.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.4") and March the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Tlaxco

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cafe Romantico Radio AAC 96 kbps
RADIO XICOTEPEC 570 (Xicotepec) - 570 AM - XEVJP-AM - Xicotepec, Puebla 570 am, 92.7 fm AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Tlaxco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de atuendos indígenas de la región

Libraries in Tlaxco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Tlaxco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Honey

Airports Near Tlaxco

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Tajín National AirportPAZMedium Airport
Cerro Azul AirportSmall Airport
Fausto Vega Santander AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Poza Rica AirportSmall 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 Tlaxco

What is the population of Tlaxco?

Tlaxco has a population of 1,272 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 176.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tlaxco?

Tlaxco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.

How is the job market in Tlaxco?

The job market in Tlaxco is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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