Atequiza, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Atequiza is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 6,498. Elevation: 5,121 ft (1,561 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

6,498 Population 6,699/sq mi density

5,121 ft Elevation 1,561 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

21.1 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population6,498

Density6,699/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)

Rain21.1 in/yr

Sunny Days358/yr

Elevation5,121 ft (1,561 m)

Population	6,498
Population Density	6,699 / sq mi
Elevation	5,121 ft (1,561 m)
Coordinates	20.3952°, -103.1388°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Jalisco
Average Temperature	68°F (20°C)
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation	21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atequiza

Atequiza is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 6,498. The city sits at an elevation of 5,121 feet (1,561 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 208 business establishments.

Income: Atequiza vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.7%
	53% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	208

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Atequiza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,121 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	67.8°F
	26% above Mexico avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,121 ft (1,561 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density	6,699/sq mi
Coordinates	20.3952°N, 103.1388°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"

45% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 9.13"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999	27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico	M5.3	144 km
Sep 29, 1992	8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico	M5.3	112 km
Sep 28, 1996	1 km W of Tonila, Mexico	M4.7	115 km
Mar 5, 1998	12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico	M4.6	120 km
Apr 16, 2025	5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico	M4.5	107 km
May 11, 2016	3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico	M4.5	55 km
May 30, 2005	7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico	M4.5	117 km
Mar 15, 2023	2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico	M4.4	130 km
Jan 11, 2011	2 km NE of Comala, Mexico	M4.3	133 km
Aug 28, 1991	14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico	M4.3	118 km
Oct 4, 2017	9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico	M4.3	147 km
Dec 12, 2001	0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico	M4.2	83 km
May 18, 2012	1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico	M4.2	30 km
Aug 1, 1994	5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico	M4.2	147 km
Oct 25, 1992	1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico	M4.2	122 km
Jun 5, 2005	2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico	M4.2	113 km
Mar 15, 2023	4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico	M4.2	117 km
Oct 13, 2003	9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico	M4.2	29 km
Dec 14, 2013	4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico	M4.1	121 km
May 7, 1998	7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico	M4.1	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2023	Lidia	Category 4	156 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	230 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	218 km
2021	Nora	Category 1	235 km
2019	Lorena	Category 1	212 km
2015	Patricia	Category 5	132 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	283 km
2012	Bud	Category 2	298 km
2011	Jova	Category 2	197 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	221 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	282 km
2002	Kenna	Category 4	276 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	277 km
1996	Hernan	Category 1	215 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	213 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	224 km
1992	Winifred	Category 3	173 km
1992	Virgil	Category 3	208 km
1987	Eugene	Category 2	219 km
1981	Otis	Category 1	296 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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	400	118 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (110 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Colima	Stratovolcano(es)	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	2019	110 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	157 km
Ceboruco	Stratovolcano	2,280 m (7,480 ft)	1875	164 km
Mascota Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,560 m (8,399 ft)	Unknown	178 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in
March	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
May	73°F (23°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
June	73°F (23°C)	6.9 in
July	70°F (21°C)	9.1 in	Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	7.4 in
September	69°F (21°C)	5.8 in
October	67°F (20°C)	2.0 in
November	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
December	61°F (16°C)	0.3 in

Atequiza has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Atequiza

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez	—	—	—	—
Leona Vicario	—	—	—	—
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 44	—	—	—	—
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 44	—	—	—	—
Vasco De Quiroga	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Atequiza

48 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM	entrevistas, news	MP3 64 kbps
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	90.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	103.5 fm, américa	MP3
City Pop Guadalajara	citypop, kpop	MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	107.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1150 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	98.7 fm, adult contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps
Internet Public Radio	artist, arts	MP3 256 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	97.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco	américa, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	105.9 fm, 1970s	MP3
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	91.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta	cumbia, tropical	AAC
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1150 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	820 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	95.9 fm, américa	MP3 160 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1010 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	93.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	—	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7	family, latin	AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	101.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	89.9 fm, américa	MP3
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco	102.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco	—	MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	88.7 fm, @fm	MP3
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	94.7 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1310 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
millenium bella musica	classical	AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	580 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	101.9 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	91.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC	700, 700 am	AAC+ 32 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	101.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	760 am, am	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1310 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	960 am, am	MP3
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	97.9 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio	preguntale a gonzalo	MP3 320 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	américa, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	102.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1250 am, am	AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Atequiza

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Estacion del Ferrocarril
Galleria Sergio Bustamante
Galleria Sergio Bustamante
MUSEO JRF
Museo de la ceramica
Museo de la ceramica
Museo Naciona de la Ceramica
Museo Naciona de la Ceramica
Museo Regional de la Cerámica
Museo Regional de la Cerámica

Libraries in Atequiza

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca de Mezcala		0.0
Biblioteca Magdalena Sofía		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Fray Luis G. Argüello		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Fray Luis G. Argüello		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Fray Luis G. Argüello		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 'Huehuehtlahtolli'		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 'Profa. María del Refugio Pérez de la Torre'		0.0
Biloteca		0.0
Biloteca		0.0
Biloteca		0.0

Farmers Markets in Atequiza

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado El Señor Grande
Mercado El Señor Grande
Mercado El Señor Grande
Mercado El Señor Grande
Mercado La Paz
Mercado Las Pintitas
Mercado Moctezuma
Mercado Municipal "18 de Marzo"
Mercado Municipal Atequiza
Mercado Municipal Las Juntas
Mercado Municipal Las Juntas
Mercado Municipal Las Juntas
Mercado Municipal San Pedrito
Mercado Municipal Tonalá
Mercado Publico
Mercado San Isidro
Mercado San Martín de las Flores
Mercado Villas Andalucía

Theatres in Atequiza

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro de Atequiza

Banks in Atequiza

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex

Breweries in Atequiza

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Modelorama "El Tapatío"

Stadiums & Teams in Atequiza

Team	League	Division





Estadio de Fútbol San Andrés
Estadio Revolución Mexicana
Estadio Tlaquepaque

Airports Near Atequiza

14 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Guadalajara International Airport	GDL	Large Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport	—	Small Airport
El Loreto Airport	—	Small Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Cerritos Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Gonzalez Airport	—	Small Airport
Ocotlán Airport	—	Small Airport
Pacana Airport	—	Small Airport
Paco Airport	—	Small Airport
Pajacuaran Airport	—	Small Airport
San Gabriel Airport	—	Small Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Vientos de la Vega Airport	—	Small Airport
Zapopan Air Force Base	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Atequiza

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Correos de México Atequiza

Treatment Centers in Atequiza

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Centro de Rehabilitiacion Infantil Teletón (CRIT Occidente)
Clínica Santa Rosa del Valle
CRIT Occidente
IMSS UMF No. 39 Alamo
IMSS UMF No. 39 Alamo
Orto family
Orto family

Churches & Religious Organizations in Atequiza

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
La Luz del Mundo
Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepción

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 Atequiza

What is the population of Atequiza?

Atequiza has a population of 6,498 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6,699 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atequiza?

Atequiza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.

How is the job market in Atequiza?

The job market in Atequiza is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 208 business establishments in the area.

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