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Cereso del Hongo, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

Cereso del Hongo is a small town in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 4,278. Elevation: 3,829 ft (1,167 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

4,278 Population 5/sq mi density
3,829 ft Elevation 1,167 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
12.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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People

Population4,278
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation3,829 ft (1,167 m)
Population4,278
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,829 ft (1,167 m)
Coordinates32.4842°, -116.2506°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation12.6 inches (319 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cereso del Hongo

Cereso del Hongo is a small town in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 4,278. The city sits at an elevation of 3,829 feet (1,167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Cereso del Hongo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cereso del Hongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,829 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,829 ft (1,167 m)
Area869.3 sq mi (2,251.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates32.4842°N, 116.2506°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,704 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 92 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 100 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 40 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 129 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 121 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 89 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 95 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 106 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 89 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 93 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 98 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 90 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 88 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 99 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 83 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 58 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 93 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 119 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 69 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 70 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 82 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 52 km
2002 PINES 65,407 80 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 58 km
1993 GUEJITO 17,141 97 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 44 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 50 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 95 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 60 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 81 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 57 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 47 km
2012 STEWART 9,501 76 km
2004 MATAGUAY 9,087 90 km
1995 EL MONTE 8,482 69 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 33 km
1985 MILLER 7,809 68 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 53 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (9°C) 1.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 53°F (11°C) 1.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in

Cereso del Hongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 46°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Cereso del Hongo

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro Emsad El Hongo College

Schools in Cereso del Hongo

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Generacion 2000
Joaquin Murrieta
Jovenes Por El Progreso de Mexico
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
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Museums in Cereso del Hongo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MOTOR TRANSPORT MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM6194782492$65,508
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6194785707
"Campo Alaska" Site Museum

Cell Towers in Cereso del Hongo

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
1800 Golden Acorn WayMTOWER46
1800 Golden Acorn WayMTOWER46
1676 TIERRA DEL SOL 2.5 MILES SE OF LIVE OAK SPRINGSTOWER31
1676 TIERRA DEL SOL 2.5 MILES SE OF LIVE OAK SPRINGSTOWER31
(Jacumba Peak) I8 East / Carrizo Gorge RdLTOWER24
(Jacumba Peak) I8 East / Carrizo Gorge RdLTOWER24
TIERRA DEL SOL ROADLTOWER17
TIERRA DEL SOL ROADLTOWER17

Airports Near Cereso del Hongo

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International AirportTIJLarge Airport
Brown Field Municipal AirportSDMMedium Airport
El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)NJKMedium Airport
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air BaseESEMedium Airport
Imperial County AirportIPLMedium Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Arroyo de Agua Grande AirportSmall Airport
Blair Valley Landing FieldSmall Airport
Borrego Air Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Brawley Municipal AirportBWCSmall Airport
Broadway AirportSmall Airport
Butterfield Ranch Private AirstripSmall Airport
Calexico International AirportCXLSmall Airport
Cliff Hatfield Memorial AirportCLRSmall Airport
Cordell Landing Private AirportSmall Airport
Daley Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Earthquake Valley Glider Landing ZoneSmall Airport
Emory Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying T Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Gillespie FieldSEESmall Airport
Hoffman Private AirportSmall Airport
Hunt's Sky Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Jacumba AirportSmall Airport
John Nichols Field AirportSmall Airport
Johnson Brothers AirportSmall Airport
La Rumorosa AirstripSmall Airport
La Uva AirportSmall Airport
Lansing Empire Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Little Blair Valley Landing FieldSmall Airport
Loma Madera Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Mariposa AirportSmall Airport
Ocotillo AirportSmall Airport
On the Rocks AirportSmall Airport
Ramona AirportSmall Airport
Ranchita 2608 AirportSmall Airport
Rancho las Juntas AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sandoval AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Real del Castillo AirstripSmall Airport
Reeves AirstripSmall Airport
Reider Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Rough Acres Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Sierra Juárez AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 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 Cereso del Hongo

What is the population of Cereso del Hongo?

Cereso del Hongo has a population of 4,278 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 869.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cereso del Hongo?

Cereso del Hongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cereso del Hongo?

The job market in Cereso del Hongo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

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