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Capilla de Milpillas, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Capilla de Milpillas is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,449. Elevation: 5,981 ft (1,823 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,449 Population 1,814/sq mi density
5,981 ft Elevation 1,823 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,449
Density1,814/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation5,981 ft (1,823 m)
Population2,449
Population Density1,814 / sq mi
Elevation5,981 ft (1,823 m)
Coordinates20.6636°, -102.8430°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Capilla de Milpillas

Capilla de Milpillas is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,449. The city sits at an elevation of 5,981 feet (1,823 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 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 78 business establishments.

Income: Capilla de Milpillas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Capilla de Milpillas 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 5,981 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,981 ft (1,823 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,814/sq mi
Coordinates20.6636°N, 102.8430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 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 M5.3 148 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 150 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 69 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 139 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 128 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 73 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 50 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 28 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 109 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 123 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 126 km
Apr 28, 2008 17 km E of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M3.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 183 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 267 km
2021 Rick Category 2 236 km
2021 Nora Category 1 266 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 255 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 163 km
2011 Jova Category 2 233 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 264 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 283 km
1996 Alma Category 2 300 km
1996 Boris Category 1 229 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 257 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 266 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 216 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 246 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (146 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 146 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 151 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 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 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 7.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Capilla de Milpillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Capilla de Milpillas

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Juarez
Benito Juarez
Cristobal Colon
Ignacio Zaragoza
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 134
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Radio Stations near Capilla de Milpillas

18 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
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
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
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 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
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC 700, 700 am AAC+ 32 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
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
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1250 am, am AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am AAC+ 56 kbps

Museums in Capilla de Milpillas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal de Tepatitlán

Farmers Markets in Capilla de Milpillas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal
Mercado Plaza Acatic
Tianguis Textil Tepatitlán

Stadiums & Teams in Capilla de Milpillas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Capilla de Milpillas

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Capilla de Milpillas

What is the population of Capilla de Milpillas?

Capilla de Milpillas has a population of 2,449 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,814 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Capilla de Milpillas?

Capilla de Milpillas 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 Capilla de Milpillas?

The job market in Capilla de Milpillas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

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