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Ameca, Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
Ameca is a mid-size city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 36,156. Elevation: 4,081 ft (1,244 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 36,156 |
| Population Density | 6,245 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.5478°, -104.0461° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.0 inches (914 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ameca
Ameca is a mid-size city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 36,156. The city sits at an elevation of 4,081 feet (1,244 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Ameca vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,157 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Ameca
Ameca has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 799 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5478°N, 104.0461°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 149 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 104 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 80 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in |
Ameca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and April the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Ameca
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro De Bachillerato Tecnologico Agropecuario 230 | College | - | , |
| Centro Universitario De Los Valles | University | - | , |
| Cetis 63 | College | - | , |
| COBAEJ | College | - | , |
| CUValles | University | - | , |
| Emsad El Cabezon | College | - | , |
| Emsad Etzatlan | College | - | , |
| Emsad Quila | College | - | , |
| Emsad Salitre | College | - | , |
| Emsad San Juanito De Escobedo | College | - | , |
| Escuela Normal Experimental | University | - | , |
| Escuela Preparatoria Regional De Ahualulco De Mercado | College | - | , |
| Escuela preparatoria regional de Ahualulco de Mercado | College | - | , |
| Escuela Preparatoria Regional de Etzatlán | College | - | , |
| Escuela Preparatoria Regional De San Martin Hidalgo | College | - | , |
| Extension Buenavista (San Martin Hidalgo) | College | - | , |
| Extension Buenavista (San Martin Hidalgo) | College | - | , |
| Extension Oconahua (Ahualulco) | College | - | , |
| Extension Teuchitla (Ahualulco) | College | - | , |
| Modulo Etzatlan (Ahualulco) | College | - | , |
| Modulo San Antonio Matute (Ameca) | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria De San Martin | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria De San Martin | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria Regional De Ahualulco De Mercado | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria Regional De Ahualulco De Mercado | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria Regional De Ameca | College | - | , |
| Rectoría | University | - | , |
| Telepreparatoria Nayarit Jesus Maria | College | - | , |
Schools in Ameca
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Corona | - | - | - | - |
| Mariano Barcena | - | - | - | - |
| Mariano Barcena | - | - | - | - |
| Mercedes Jimenez | - | - | - | - |
| Ni�os Heroes | - | - | - | - |
| Nombre En Tramite | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro Moreno | - | - | - | - |
| Rafael Jimenez | - | - | - | - |
| Rafael Ramirez | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel Molina Rojas | - | - | - | - |
| Ruben Rodriguez | - | - | - | - |
| Vicente Guerrero | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Ma Luis Mora | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Ma Luis Mora | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon | - | - | - | - |
| Patria | - | - | - | - |
| CETIS #63 | - | - | - | - |
| Jaime Torres Bodet | - | - | - | - |
| SECUNDARIA #50 JOSE MARIA LUIS MORA | - | - | - | - |
| Centro De Atencion Multiple | - | - | - | - |
| Lilia Guillermina Cosio Gaona | - | - | - | - |
| USAER 1 Ameca | - | - | - | - |
| Antonio R Lara | - | - | - | - |
| Emiliano Zapata | - | - | - | - |
| Filemon Gutierrez Ramirez | - | - | - | - |
| Ford 99 | - | - | - | - |
| ESCUELA DE EDUCACION ESPECIAL | - | - | - | - |
| Jesus Amaya Topete | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Clemente Orozco | - | - | - | - |
| Juana De Arco | - | - | - | - |
| Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río | - | - | - | - |
| Ma Luisa Ba�uelos De Orozco Romero | - | - | - | - |
| Ma Yolanda Castillero De Romero | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel Lopez Cotilla | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel Lopez Cotilla | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ameca
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco | 105.5 fm, ameca | MP3 | |
| RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco | 105.5 fm, ameca | MP3 | |
| VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco | 1210 am, am | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Ameca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán | ||||
| Museo De Guachimontones |
Libraries in Ameca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca CUVALLES | 0.0 | |||||
| Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ameca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Ahualulco de mercado | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán |
Hotels in Ameca
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ameca
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ameca
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ameca
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ameca
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ameca
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ameca
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ameca
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ameca
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ameca
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara International Airport | GDL | Large Airport |
| Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuautla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mecatillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pacana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Vientos de la Vega Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapopan Air Force Base | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ameca
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia de Santiago Apostol | |
| Primer Templo de La Cruz | |
| Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe | |
| Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe | |
| Segundo Templo de La Cruz | |
| Templo de la Concepción | |
| Templo de La Soledad | |
| Templo de San Francisco de Asís | |
| TEMPLO DEL CARMEN | |
| Templo La Esperanza | |
| Templo San José |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Ameca
What is the population of Ameca?
Ameca has a population of 36,156 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6,245 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ameca?
Ameca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.
How is the job market in Ameca?
The job market in Ameca is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,157 business establishments in the area.