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Atemajac de Brizuela, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Atemajac de Brizuela is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 5,457. Elevation: 7,618 ft (2,322 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,457 Population 3,136/sq mi density
7,618 ft Elevation 2,322 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Atemajac de Brizuela

Atemajac de Brizuela

Atemajac de Brizuela is a municipality and small town in the southeast sierra of Jalisco, Mexico, 64 km southwest of Guadalajara, between Highways 80 and 401. The municipality had a population of 6,367 in 2014.

People

Population5,457
Density3,136/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation7,618 ft (2,322 m)
Population5,457
Population Density3,136 / sq mi
Elevation7,618 ft (2,322 m)
Coordinates20.1407°, -103.7276°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (971 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atemajac de Brizuela

Atemajac de Brizuela is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 5,457. The city sits at an elevation of 7,618 feet (2,322 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 175 business establishments.

Income: Atemajac de Brizuela vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)175

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Atemajac de Brizuela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,618 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,618 ft (2,322 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density3,136/sq mi
Coordinates20.1407°N, 103.7276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
1% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 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 M8.0 131 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 121 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 94 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 132 km
Oct 10, 1995 Near the coast of Colima, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 81 km
Apr 22, 2012 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 72 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 72 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 74 km
Oct 23, 1995 5 km W of La Central, Mexico M4.5 137 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 82 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 133 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 105 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 4 110 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 194 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 264 km
2021 Rick Category 2 228 km
2021 Nora Category 1 169 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 242 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 146 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 81 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 231 km
2013 Erick Category 1 246 km
2012 Bud Category 2 231 km
2011 Jova Category 2 133 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 165 km
2009 Andres Category 1 224 km
2006 John Category 3 245 km
2006 Lane Category 2 256 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 245 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 298 km
1996 Alma Category 2 276 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 2,000 118 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 131 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 121 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 61 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 118 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 134 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 71 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 127 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 6.9 in Warmest
July 61°F (16°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 7.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 6.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in

Atemajac de Brizuela has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 52°F in January to 64°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Atemajac de Brizuela

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Irene Robledo Garcia
Benito Juarez
Benito Juarez
Carmen Serda�N
Emancipacion
Francisco Villa
Gral M Brizuela
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Benito Juarez
Cuauhtémoc
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 128
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Radio Stations near Atemajac de Brizuela

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps
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

Museums in Atemajac de Brizuela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Hospital de Indios

Farmers Markets in Atemajac de Brizuela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Atemajac de Brizuela
Mercado Municipal de Zacoalco de Torres

Hotels in Atemajac de Brizuela

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Boutique Montecruz
Koanze Luxury Hotel & Spa

Restaurants in Atemajac de Brizuela

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birriería Irene
Fonda Doña Alicia
Restaurante La Herradura

Gas Stations in Atemajac de Brizuela

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Atemajac de Brizuela

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall 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
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 Atemajac de Brizuela

What is the population of Atemajac de Brizuela?

Atemajac de Brizuela has a population of 5,457 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,136 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atemajac de Brizuela?

Atemajac de Brizuela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches.

How is the job market in Atemajac de Brizuela?

The job market in Atemajac de Brizuela is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 175 business establishments in the area.

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