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Xaltepec, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Xaltepec is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 925. Elevation: 7,730 ft (2,356 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

925 Population 9/sq mi density
7,730 ft Elevation 2,356 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
17.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population925
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain17.3 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation7,730 ft (2,356 m)
Population925
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation7,730 ft (2,356 m)
Coordinates19.3802°, -97.3559°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation17.3 inches (440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Xaltepec

Xaltepec is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 925. The city sits at an elevation of 7,730 feet (2,356 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 30 business establishments.

Income: Xaltepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Xaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,730 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,730 ft (2,356 m)
Area100.8 sq mi (261.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.3802°N, 97.3559°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 111 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 149 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 137 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 34 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 133 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 128 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 113 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 143 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 101 km
Apr 7, 2010 9 km SSW of Axuxco, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 136 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 85 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 116 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 140 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 3 130 km
2017 Katia Category 2 138 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 105 km
2010 Karl Category 3 79 km
2007 Dean Category 2 125 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 127 km
2005 Stan Category 1 272 km
2000 Keith Category 1 241 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 240 km
1993 Gert Category 2 203 km
1990 Diana Category 2 169 km
1988 Debby Category 1 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gloria, La (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 12 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 17 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 25 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 27 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 35 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 40 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 71 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 137 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 139 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 141 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 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
August 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Xaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 53°F in December to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Xaltepec

15 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
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.9 fm, américa MP3 192 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
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 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
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Xaltepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Ocopila
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Hidalgo
Plaza Municipal Chilchotla Puebla

Airports Near Xaltepec

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
Aeródromo AerolandiaSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan 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 Xaltepec

What is the population of Xaltepec?

Xaltepec has a population of 925 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 100.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xaltepec?

Xaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches.

How is the job market in Xaltepec?

The job market in Xaltepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area.

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