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Castro Urdiales, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Castro Urdiales is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,193. Elevation: 4,163 ft (1,269 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

2,193 Population 3,781/sq mi density
4,163 ft Elevation 1,269 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,193
Density3,781/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation4,163 ft (1,269 m)
Population2,193
Population Density3,781 / sq mi
Elevation4,163 ft (1,269 m)
Coordinates20.5971°, -103.8192°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (763 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Castro Urdiales

Castro Urdiales is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,193. The city sits at an elevation of 4,163 feet (1,269 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 70 business establishments.

Income: Castro Urdiales vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)70

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Castro Urdiales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,163 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,163 ft (1,269 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density3,781/sq mi
Coordinates20.5971°N, 103.8192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 M5.3 144 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 48 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 37 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 133 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 126 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 139 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 146 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 61 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 102 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 112 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 121 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Apr 2, 1998 7 km N of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 82 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 245 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 235 km
2021 Rick Category 2 273 km
2021 Nora Category 1 165 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 253 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 177 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 61 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 276 km
2013 Erick Category 1 280 km
2012 Bud Category 2 258 km
2011 Jova Category 2 135 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 209 km
2009 Andres Category 1 265 km
2006 John Category 3 272 km
2006 Lane Category 2 261 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 205 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 280 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 206 km
1996 Boris Category 1 271 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 400 109 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 140 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 93 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 105 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in

Castro Urdiales has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Castro Urdiales

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nuevo Mexico
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 5
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Radio Stations near Castro Urdiales

51 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
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 90.3 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
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
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 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
XEDK -1250 AM AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 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
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 128 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 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
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco MP3 128 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
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 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
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
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 CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
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
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
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am AAC+ 56 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 Castro Urdiales

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

Libraries in Castro Urdiales

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 Castro Urdiales

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

Breweries in Castro Urdiales

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
cerveceria betitos

Stadiums & Teams in Castro Urdiales

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Castro Urdiales

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 Castro Urdiales

What is the population of Castro Urdiales?

Castro Urdiales has a population of 2,193 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,781 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Castro Urdiales?

Castro Urdiales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

How is the job market in Castro Urdiales?

The job market in Castro Urdiales is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 70 business establishments in the area.

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