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Vega de Alatorre, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Vega de Alatorre is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 7,653. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,653 Population 32/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
62.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Vega de Alatorre

Vega de Alatorre is a municipality located in the central zone in the Mexican state of Veracruz, about 60 km from the state capital, Xalapa. It has an area of 310.92 km2. It is located at 20°01′43.5065″N 96°38′44.0459″W.

People

Population7,653
Density32/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain62.4 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population7,653
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates20.0282°, -96.6475°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation62.4 inches (1,584 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vega de Alatorre

Vega de Alatorre is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 7,653. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 245 business establishments.

Income: Vega de Alatorre vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)245

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Vega de Alatorre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area240.1 sq mi (621.8 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates20.0282°N, 96.6475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 120 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 89 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 102 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 98 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Sep 1, 1997 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 22 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 125 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 59 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 63 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 30 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 107 km
May 24, 2003 8 km SE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 136 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 135 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 80 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 99 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 122 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 121 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 65 km
2017 Katia Category 2 79 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 6 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 258 km
2010 Karl Category 3 94 km
2007 Dean Category 2 53 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 53 km
2005 Stan Category 1 243 km
2000 Keith Category 1 142 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 166 km
1993 Gert Category 2 144 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 km
1988 Debby Category 1 86 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 41 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 80 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 92 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 100 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 117 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 121 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 7.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in

Vega de Alatorre has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (2.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Vega de Alatorre

Institution Type Founded Website
TEBAEV College

Schools in Vega de Alatorre

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez
Telesecundaria Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
Escuela Preparatoria Elvira Valentina Ochoa de Hdez.
Centro de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos Vega de Alatorre
TEBAEV
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Radio Stations near Vega de Alatorre

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 256 kbps
104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.1 fm, avanradio MP3 128 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz 98.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Vega de Alatorre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de San Rafael

Bus Stations in Vega de Alatorre

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal AU TRV

Gas Stations in Vega de Alatorre

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estacion de Gas La Reforma

Breweries in Vega de Alatorre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Happy Beer los Madrigales

Airports Near Vega de Alatorre

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
El Cristo AirportSmall Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vega de Alatorre

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Señora Santa Ana

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 Vega de Alatorre

What is the population of Vega de Alatorre?

Vega de Alatorre has a population of 7,653 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 240.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vega de Alatorre?

Vega de Alatorre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches.

How is the job market in Vega de Alatorre?

The job market in Vega de Alatorre is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 245 business establishments in the area.

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