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Barra de Navidad, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Barra de Navidad is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 4,324. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

4,324 Population 3,728/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Barra de Navidad

Barra de Navidad

Barra de Navidad is a small town located on the western coastline of the Mexican state of Jalisco. It belongs to the municipality of Cihuatlán. The town population was 4,266 according to the 2020 census.

People

Population4,324
Density3,728/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population4,324
Population Density3,728 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates19.2081°, -104.6807°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barra de Navidad

Barra de Navidad is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 4,324. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 138 business establishments.

Income: Barra de Navidad vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)138

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Barra de Navidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density3,728/sq mi
Coordinates19.2081°N, 104.6807°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

396 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 53 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 78 km
Dec 11, 1995 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.4 89 km
Jun 7, 2016 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M6.3 107 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 50 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 54 km
Dec 11, 1995 106 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.1 112 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 83 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 54 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 31 km
Dec 11, 1995 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 105 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 40 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 49 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 50 km
Jan 10, 2020 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 102 km
May 7, 2016 115 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 116 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 47 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

54 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Flossie (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 239 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 240 km
2024 John Category 1 298 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 131 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 137 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 213 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 233 km
2021 Rick Category 2 259 km
2021 Nora Category 1 66 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 118 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 16 km
2018 Willa Category 5 265 km
2017 Dora Category 2 263 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 40 km
2015 Dolores Category 1 268 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 114 km
2014 Odile Category 4 237 km
2014 Polo Category 1 263 km
2013 Erick Category 1 102 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 79 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 53 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 32 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 92 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 61 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 111 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 78 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 94 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 116 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in

Barra de Navidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in February to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Barra de Navidad

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CONAFE Preescolar
Florentino Vazquez Lara Centeno
Leonardo B. Gutierrez
CAM Cihuatlan
Ignacio M Altamirano
Miguel Lopez De Legazpi
Francisca Chávez Cortez
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Radio Stations near Barra de Navidad

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LUPE 560 (Manzanillo) - 560 AM - XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Manzanillo, Colima 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Barra de Navidad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez

Hotels in Barra de Navidad

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Alondra
Hotel Cabo Blanco
Hotel Delfín
Hotel Sands

Restaurants in Barra de Navidad

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PizzaInternet
Restaurante Colimilla

Clinics in Barra de Navidad

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud La Culebra

Bus Stations in Barra de Navidad

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de ETN

Golf Courses in Barra de Navidad

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Isla Navidad Country Club

Airports Near Barra de Navidad

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Chamela AirportSmall Airport
Costalegre AirportSmall Airport
Cuixmala AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria III AirportSmall Airport
Las Alamandas 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 Barra de Navidad

What is the population of Barra de Navidad?

Barra de Navidad has a population of 4,324 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,728 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barra de Navidad?

Barra de Navidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

How is the job market in Barra de Navidad?

The job market in Barra de Navidad is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 138 business establishments in the area.

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