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Ahuacatlán, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Ahuacatlán is a small city in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 6,754. Elevation: 3,278 ft (999 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

6,754 Population 28/sq mi density
3,278 ft Elevation 999 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
41.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Ahuacatlán

Ahuacatlán

Ahuacatlán is both a municipality and a municipal seat in the Mexican state of Nayarit. The municipal seat had a population of 8,819 in 2005.

People

Population6,754
Density28/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation3,278 ft (999 m)
Population6,754
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation3,278 ft (999 m)
Coordinates21.0541°, -104.4840°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation41.2 inches (1,046 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ahuacatlán

Ahuacatlán is a small city in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 6,754. The city sits at an elevation of 3,278 feet (999 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 216 business establishments.

Income: Ahuacatlán vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)216

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ahuacatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,278 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,278 ft (999 m)
Area240.3 sq mi (622.3 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates21.0541°N, 104.4840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 2, 2023.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 62 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 108 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 91 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 67 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 99 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 79 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Nov 24, 2013 2 km NNW of El Tequesquite, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 44 km
Sep 3, 2001 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.1 138 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 100 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 78 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 87 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Jun 19, 2004 24 km ENE of José María Morelos, Mexico M3.7 149 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 75 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 120 km
Feb 2, 2023 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico M3.3 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 41 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 149 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 230 km
2021 Nora Category 1 108 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 226 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 198 km
2018 Willa Category 4 224 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 62 km
2013 Erick Category 1 275 km
2012 Bud Category 1 262 km
2011 Jova Category 2 119 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 251 km
2009 Andres Category 1 297 km
2006 Lane Category 3 207 km
2006 John Category 3 241 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 119 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 209 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 240 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 217 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 129 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 8 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 60 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 170 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Ahuacatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Ahuacatlán

Institution Type Founded Website
Telepreparatoria Nayarit Juan Escutia College

Schools in Ahuacatlán

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro de Atencion Multiple Num. 5
Fray Pedro de Gante
Jose Maria Morelos
Lázaro Cárdenas
Plan de Ayala
Prof. Oliverio Vargas Hernandez
Revolucion
Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular Num. 28
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Radio Stations near Ahuacatlán

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
@FM (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 100.3 (Tepic) - 100.3 FM - XHTNY-FM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 100.3 fm, américa MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 550 (Tepic) - 550 AM - XEGNAY-AM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 550 am, am MP3
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, Nayarit 104.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, NA 104.9, 104.9 fm MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 98.5 (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
Love FM (Tepic) - 96.1 FM - XHEOO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tepic, Nayarit 96.1 fm, américa MP3 48 kbps

Libraries in Ahuacatlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Emilio M. González0.0
Biblioteca Pública Everardo Peña Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in Ahuacatlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Jala

Hotels in Ahuacatlán

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Train Stations in Ahuacatlán

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ahuacatlán

Gas Stations in Ahuacatlán

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1660023261

Banks in Ahuacatlán

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex

Stadiums & Teams in Ahuacatlán

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Airports Near Ahuacatlán

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Chimaltitán AirstripSmall Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huajimic AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
Puente de Camotlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martin De Bolaños AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Ahuacatlán

What is the population of Ahuacatlán?

Ahuacatlán has a population of 6,754 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 240.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ahuacatlán?

Ahuacatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches.

How is the job market in Ahuacatlán?

The job market in Ahuacatlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 216 business establishments in the area.

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