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Acaponeta, Mexico
Nayarit · Mexico
Acaponeta is a small city in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 19,140. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 19,140 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.4940°, -105.3637° |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Nayarit |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.0 inches (1,271 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Acaponeta
Acaponeta is a small city in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 19,140. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.
Income: Acaponeta vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 612 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Acaponeta
Acaponeta has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (22.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1053 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 819.0 sq mi (2,121.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.4940°N, 105.3637°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 12.8 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Acaponeta has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 70°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.1") and April the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Acaponeta
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecyten Plantel San Felipe Aztatan | College | — | — |
| Centro de Bachillerato Tecnológico Agropecuario # 248 "Manuel Lozada" | College | — | — |
| Centro de Bachillerato Tecnologico Agropecuario Num. 156 | College | — | — |
| Centro de Bachillerato Tecnologico Agropecuario Num. 182 | College | — | — |
| Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Nayarit 02 | College | — | — |
| Escuela de Comercio y Computacion Amado Nervo | College | — | — |
| Escuela de Computacion de Tecuala | College | — | — |
| Escuela Normal Experimental de Acaponeta | University | — | — |
| Escuela Preparatoria Num. 3 Lic. Benito Juárez | College | — | — |
| Escuela Preparatoria Num. 4 Luis Castillo Ledon | College | — | — |
| Ignacio Zaragoza | College | — | — |
| Instituto de Computacion de Acaponeta | College | — | — |
| Instituto de Computacion de Acaponeta | College | — | — |
| Instituto de Ingles y Desarrollo Cultural, A.C. | College | — | — |
| Madre Teresa de Calcuta | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria 1Ro. de Mayo | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Alfonso Transito Osuna Sillas | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Hector Leonardo Partida Salas | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Jose Duran Gonza�Lez | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Nayarit 20 de Noviembre | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Nayarit Agustin Casta�Eda Rangel | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Nayarit Ali Chumacero | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Nayarit Juan Guardado | College | — | — |
| Unidad Académica del Norte del Estado de Nayarit | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Acaponeta
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Educativo Acaponeta | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | — | — | — | — |
| Leyes de Reforma | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad de Servicio de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular Num. 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Severiano Ocegueda Pe�A | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolas Contreras Sanchez | — | — | — | — |
| Mercedes Jauregui Carbajal | — | — | — | — |
| Luz del Saber | — | — | — | — |
| Labor y Constancia | — | — | — | — |
| Jose Vasconcelos | — | — | — | — |
| Acaponeta | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Educativo Acaponeta | — | — | — | — |
| H. Ayuntamiento 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| General Ignacio Zaragoza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Robinn | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Atencion Multiple Num. 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Carmen Serdan | — | — | — | — |
| Buenaventura O'Connor | — | — | — | — |
| Buenaventura O'Connor | — | — | — | — |
| Agustin Medina | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Acaponeta
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA KAÑONA 94.3 (Escuinapa) - 94.3 FM - XHQE-FM - Megamedios Sur - Escuinapa, Sinaloa | 94.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Tuba Stereo (Tecuala) - 92.5 FM / 570 AM - XHETD-FM / XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Tecuala, NA | 570, 570 am | MP3 | |
| La patrona - 94.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La patrona - 95.1 FM [Bocoyna, Chihuahua] | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Patrona (Acaponeta) - 98.1 FM - XHLH-FM - Alica Medios - Acaponeta, NA | 98.1, 98.1 fm | MP3 | |
| LA PATRONA 570 (Escuinapa) - 570 AM - XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Escuinapa, Sinaloa | 570 am, 92.5 fm | MP3 |
Hotels in Acaponeta
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Acaponeta
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Acaponeta
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Acaponeta
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Acaponeta
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acaponeta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dolores Nay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Rosario Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Jazmines de Coyultita Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| La Guajolota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Norias Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Llano Grande Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mesa de Los Huicholes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mesa del Nayar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nahuatl Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pista Aérea de Tuxpan | — | Small Airport |
| Santa María Magdalena de Taxicaringa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Teacapán Naval Air Station / Escuinapa National Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Acaponeta?
Acaponeta has a population of 19,140 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 819.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Acaponeta?
Acaponeta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.
How is the job market in Acaponeta?
The job market in Acaponeta is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 612 business establishments in the area.