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Amapa, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Amapa is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 2,226. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,226 Population 1/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population2,226
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain55.3 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population2,226
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates21.7836°, -105.2548°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation55.3 inches (1,404 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Amapa

Amapa is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 2,226. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: Amapa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Amapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1,989.4 sq mi (5,152.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.7836°N, 105.2548°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
45% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 16, 2023.

Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 135 km
Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 77 km
Feb 14, 1999 120 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.1 149 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 133 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 121 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 117 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 120 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 133 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 134 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 132 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 92 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 117 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 62 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 30 km
Sep 22, 2011 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Jun 12, 1993 95 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.3 149 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 100 km
Feb 29, 2004 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 119 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 88 km
Apr 26, 2017 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 138 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 38 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 127 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 257 km
2021 Nora Category 1 133 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 222 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 280 km
2018 Willa Category 4 111 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 168 km
2013 Erick Category 1 288 km
2011 Jova Category 2 189 km
2006 Lane Category 3 149 km
2006 John Category 2 231 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 18 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 146 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 257 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 210 km
1987 Eugene Category 1 232 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 66 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 107 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
March 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
June 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 13.1 in
August 84°F (29°C) 15.9 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 13.0 in
October 84°F (29°C) 4.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
December 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in

Amapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.9") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Amapa

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
David Esparza
Francisco J. Mugica
Francisco Sarabia
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
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Radio Stations near Amapa

8 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
LA PATRONA 94.5 (Santiago) - 94.5 FM - XHSI-FM - Alica Medios - Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit 94.5 fm, alica medios MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Amapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aduana Antigua
Aduana Antigua
Museo del Origen
Teatro

Libraries in Amapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Amapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes Emma
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Amapa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Amapa

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Acaponeta AirportSmall Airport
Dolores Nay AirportSmall Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huaynamota AirportSmall Airport
Jazmines de Coyultita AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Higueras AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul AirportSmall Airport
Los Gavilanes AirportSmall Airport
Mesa de Los Huicholes AirstripSmall Airport
Mesa del Nayar AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea de TuxpanSmall Airport
San Bias AirportSmall Airport
Zoquipan AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Amapa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcoholicos Anónimos "Grupo San Blas"

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 Amapa

What is the population of Amapa?

Amapa has a population of 2,226 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,989.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Amapa?

Amapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches.

How is the job market in Amapa?

The job market in Amapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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