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Tonalapan, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Tonalapan is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 1,257. Elevation: 1,719 ft (524 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

1,257 Population 2/sq mi density
1,719 ft Elevation 524 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
116.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,257
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain116.6 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Population1,257
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Coordinates18.4683°, -95.2200°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation116.6 inches (2,963 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tonalapan

Tonalapan is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 1,257. The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet (524 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: Tonalapan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tonalapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 116.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,719 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,719 ft (524 m)
Area589.1 sq mi (1,525.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.4683°N, 95.2200°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.6"
207% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

577 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 99 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 73 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 79 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 60 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 36 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 75 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 129 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 86 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 141 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 117 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 128 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 62 km
Jan 25, 2017 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M5.0 106 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 36 km
Dec 20, 1991 11 km E of Suchilapan del Río, Mexico M4.9 127 km
Aug 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico M4.9 106 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 141 km
Jun 3, 1996 28 km ESE of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M4.9 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 243 km
2017 Katia Category 2 297 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 206 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 289 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 294 km
2010 Karl Category 3 132 km
2007 Dean Category 2 211 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 240 km
2005 Stan Category 1 37 km
1997 Rick Category 1 297 km
1993 Gert Category 1 294 km
1990 Diana Category 2 248 km
1988 Debby Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 12 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 12.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Coldest

Tonalapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in December to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Tonalapan

2 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

Museums in Tonalapan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura "Fernando Bustamante"
Museo Regional
Museo Regional Comunitario
Museo Regional Tuxtleco
Museo Tres Zapotes
Museo y Centro ceremonial "El Ahijado"

Libraries in Tonalapan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal María Boettinger de Álvarez0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Tonalapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Plaza Juárez

Restaurants in Tonalapan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant el Bambu

Airports Near Tonalapan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tonalapan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista del septimo Dia

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 Tonalapan

What is the population of Tonalapan?

Tonalapan has a population of 1,257 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 589.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tonalapan?

Tonalapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.6 inches.

How is the job market in Tonalapan?

The job market in Tonalapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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