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Buenavista, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Buenavista is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,163. Elevation: 4,101 ft (1,250 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,163 Population 3,729/sq mi density
4,101 ft Elevation 1,250 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Buenavista

Buenavista is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán.

People

Population2,163
Density3,729/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Population2,163
Population Density3,729 / sq mi
Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Coordinates20.5681°, -103.8519°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (828 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buenavista

Buenavista is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,163. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet (1,250 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 69 business establishments.

Income: Buenavista vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)69

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Buenavista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density3,729/sq mi
Coordinates20.5681°N, 103.8519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 45 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 131 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 42 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 150 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 136 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 145 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 123 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 62 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 109 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 104 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 119 km
Apr 2, 1998 7 km N of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.1 125 km
May 7, 1998 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 79 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 242 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 234 km
2021 Rick Category 2 273 km
2021 Nora Category 1 161 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 249 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 172 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 58 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 272 km
2013 Erick Category 1 276 km
2012 Bud Category 2 253 km
2011 Jova Category 2 131 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 205 km
2009 Andres Category 1 261 km
2006 John Category 3 268 km
2006 Lane Category 2 257 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 204 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 277 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 201 km
1996 Boris Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 400 105 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 135 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 92 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 102 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Buenavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Buenavista

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río
Vicente Guerrero
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Radio Stations near Buenavista

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa 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
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 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
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 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
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1010 am, am MP3 128 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana AAC+ 128 kbps
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 128 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Museums in Buenavista

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Museo
Museo
Museo De Guachimontones

Libraries in Buenavista

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil.0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFESOR GABBRIEL BARRETO VISCAINO0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0
Biblioteca Publica #20.0
Bilioteca CUVALLES0.0
Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero0.0

Farmers Markets in Buenavista

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán
Mercado Sebastian Allende

Breweries in Buenavista

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
cerveceria betitos

Stadiums & Teams in Buenavista

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Buenavista

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall 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 Buenavista

What is the population of Buenavista?

Buenavista has a population of 2,163 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,729 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buenavista?

Buenavista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in Buenavista?

The job market in Buenavista is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 69 business establishments in the area.

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