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Aticama, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Aticama is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 1,404. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,404 Population 1/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Aticama

Aticama is a small farming and fishing community in Nayarit, Mexico. It is approximately 90 miles north of Puerto Vallarta and near San Blas on a stretch of coastline known as the Riviera Nayarita. Aticama's beach is known as Playa Matanchen and is one of Mexico's widest and sandiest beaches. Aticama is an important producer of rock oysters, shrimp, rock lobster, and fish such as mahi mahi and robalo. It is also a major producer of mangos and bananas. In colonial times, it was a haven for pirate ships and buccaneers on the Pacific coast.

People

Population1,404
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population1,404
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates21.4839°, -105.1979°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aticama

Aticama is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 1,404. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Aticama vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Aticama

Aticama has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jun (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.8° 14.6
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 11.8° / 28.4° 17.4
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 12.1° / 30.1° 1.8
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 13.8° / 31.6° 0.1
May 24.5°C / 76°F 16.3° / 32.6° 4.6
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 19.7° / 31.5° 151.4
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 20.2° / 30.6° 337.8
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 20.3° / 30.6° 299.3
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 30° 220.5
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 18.9° / 30.3° 75.1
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.4° 14.8
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 12° / 27.7° 13.9
Aticama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area2,349.3 sq mi (6,084.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.4839°N, 105.1979°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.22"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 76 km
Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 124 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 119 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 117 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 115 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 110 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 113 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 116 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 120 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 143 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 105 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 86 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 36 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 56 km
Jun 12, 1993 95 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.3 137 km
Feb 29, 2004 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 111 km
Aug 12, 2007 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 97 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 69 km
Apr 26, 2017 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.2 114 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 55 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 4 107 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 62 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 147 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 285 km
2021 Nora Category 1 101 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 204 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 246 km
2018 Willa Category 4 140 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 137 km
2013 Erick Category 1 266 km
2012 Bud Category 1 289 km
2011 Jova Category 2 155 km
2006 John Category 3 212 km
2006 Lane Category 3 147 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 32 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 145 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 289 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 251 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 131 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 82 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 82 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 14.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 16.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 15.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in

Aticama has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.2") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Aticama

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maclovio Arce Gragiola - - - -
Profa. Ma. de Jesus Garcia Nu�ez - - - -
Vicente Guerrero - - - -
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Radio Stations near Aticama

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 Aticama

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aduana Antigua
Aduana Antigua
Teatro

Libraries in Aticama

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Libreria0.0

Farmers Markets in Aticama

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes Emma
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Aticama

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bungalows Campamento Los Corales
Bungalows Rosita
Casa Mañana
Hotel -Cabañas Tres Marias
Hotel Bahia Paraiso
Hotel Delfn
Hotel El Chaco
Kora Paraiso Hotel

Restaurants in Aticama

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa Mar
Crendi
Gissel
La Morena
La Palma
Lucy
Lupita
Mariscos 'Nico's'

Gas Stations in Aticama

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #3984695301

Breweries in Aticama

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Centro de Distribución Modelo

Stadiums & Teams in Aticama

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Aticama

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
El Llano Airport-Small Airport
Higuera Gorda Airport-Small Airport
Huaynamota Airport-Small Airport
Jazmines de Coyultita Airstrip-Small Airport
La Pochoteca Airport-Small Airport
Las Bugambilias Airport-Small Airport
Las Higueras Airport-Small Airport
Las Varas Airport-Small Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul Airport-Small Airport
Los Gavilanes Airport-Small Airport
Mesa del Nayar Airport-Small Airport
Pista Aérea de Tuxpan-Small Airport
San Bias Airport-Small Airport
San Sebastián Airport-Small Airport
Valle de Banderas Airport-Small Airport
Zoquipan Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Aticama

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 Aticama

What is the population of Aticama?

Aticama has a population of 1,404 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,349.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aticama?

Aticama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.

How is the job market in Aticama?

The job market in Aticama is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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