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Atacco, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Atacco is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,202. Elevation: 6,709 ft (2,045 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

1,202 Population 781/sq mi density
6,709 ft Elevation 2,045 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,202
Density781/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation6,709 ft (2,045 m)
Population1,202
Population Density781 / sq mi
Elevation6,709 ft (2,045 m)
Coordinates19.9267°, -103.7426°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (869 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atacco

Atacco is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,202. The city sits at an elevation of 6,709 feet (2,045 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Atacco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Atacco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,709 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,709 ft (2,045 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density781/sq mi
Coordinates19.9267°N, 103.7426°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

200 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 108 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 134 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 144 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 128 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 140 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 134 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 135 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 99 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 114 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 123 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 76 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 144 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 125 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 147 km
May 31, 2007 30 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 124 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 170 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 274 km
2021 Rick Category 2 211 km
2021 Nora Category 1 164 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 233 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 131 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 94 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 208 km
2013 Erick Category 1 227 km
2012 Bud Category 2 217 km
2011 Jova Category 3 133 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 143 km
2009 Andres Category 1 203 km
2006 John Category 4 227 km
2006 Lane Category 2 247 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 262 km
1996 Alma Category 2 257 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 138 km
1996 Boris Category 1 212 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 94 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 108 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 102 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 39 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 95 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 134 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 132 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 48 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 137 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 6.4 in Warmest
July 63°F (17°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in

Atacco has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 54°F in January to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Atacco

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Juarez
José María Castañeda y Escalada
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Miguel Brizuela
Refugio Rodriguez
Venustiano Carranza
Ignacio M Altamirano
Las Moras
Luis Enrique Bracamontes
Telesecundaria Luis Enrique Bracamontess
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Radio Stations near Atacco

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 Atacco

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

Farmers Markets in Atacco

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

Airports Near Atacco

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
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

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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 Atacco

What is the population of Atacco?

Atacco has a population of 1,202 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 781 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atacco?

Atacco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches.

How is the job market in Atacco?

The job market in Atacco is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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