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Amacueca, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Amacueca is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,875. Elevation: 4,731 ft (1,442 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2,875 Population 2,130/sq mi density
4,731 ft Elevation 1,442 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Amacueca

Amacueca

Amacueca is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 124.8 km2.

People

Population2,875
Density2,130/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation4,731 ft (1,442 m)
Population2,875
Population Density2,130 / sq mi
Elevation4,731 ft (1,442 m)
Coordinates20.0116°, -103.6002°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (818 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Amacueca

Amacueca is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,875. The city sits at an elevation of 4,731 feet (1,442 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 92 business establishments.

Income: Amacueca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)92

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Amacueca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,731 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,731 ft (1,442 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density2,130/sq mi
Coordinates20.0116°N, 103.6002°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 124 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 148 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 149 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 150 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 115 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 76 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 114 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 149 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 138 km
Oct 22, 2009 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.0 144 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Feb 18, 2019 18 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M4.8 144 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 65 km
Oct 10, 1995 Near the coast of Colima, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Sep 2, 2015 7 km W of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 127 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 4 129 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 180 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 283 km
2021 Rick Category 2 208 km
2021 Nora Category 1 179 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 250 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 149 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 100 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 223 km
2013 Erick Category 1 243 km
2012 Bud Category 2 234 km
2011 Jova Category 2 147 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 159 km
2009 Andres Category 1 219 km
2006 John Category 3 243 km
2006 Lane Category 1 264 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 265 km
1996 Alma Category 2 257 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 153 km
1996 Boris Category 1 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 107 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 124 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 119 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 55 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 104 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 148 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 146 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 55 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 145 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 156 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in

Amacueca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Amacueca

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro De Atencion Multiple 43 Benito Juarez
Aquiles Serda�N
Emiliano Zapata
Emilio Rodriguez Jara
Francisco I Madero
16 De Septiembre
Jesus Gonza�Lez Ortega
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Radio Stations near Amacueca

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Amacueca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Hospital de Indios
Museo de Arte Sacro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Libraries in Amacueca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Magdalena Sofía0.0

Farmers Markets in Amacueca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Regional del Comercio
Mercado Municipal de Atemajac de Brizuela
Mercado Municipal de Sayula “Benito Juárez"
Mercado Municipal de Zacoalco de Torres
Tianguis Sayula

Airports Near Amacueca

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan 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 Amacueca

What is the population of Amacueca?

Amacueca has a population of 2,875 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,130 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Amacueca?

Amacueca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Amacueca?

The job market in Amacueca is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 92 business establishments in the area.

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