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Chapalilla, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Chapalilla is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 1,310. Elevation: 2,923 ft (891 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

1,310 Population 2/sq mi density
2,923 ft Elevation 891 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
44.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population1,310
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain44.6 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Population1,310
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Coordinates21.1885°, -104.6378°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation44.6 inches (1,133 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chapalilla

Chapalilla is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 1,310. The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet (891 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 42 business establishments.

Income: Chapalilla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chapalilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Area615.5 sq mi (1,594.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates21.1885°N, 104.6378°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 2, 2023.

Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 138 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 149 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 82 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 144 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 128 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 70 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 49 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 87 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 66 km
Aug 12, 2007 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 143 km
Nov 24, 2013 2 km NNW of El Tequesquite, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 31 km
Sep 3, 2001 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.1 132 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 80 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 55 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 62 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 105 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 139 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 94 km
Feb 2, 2023 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico M3.3 120 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 55 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 127 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 211 km
2021 Nora Category 1 103 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 224 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 211 km
2018 Willa Category 4 203 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 81 km
2013 Erick Category 1 278 km
2012 Bud Category 1 270 km
2011 Jova Category 2 127 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 267 km
2006 Lane Category 3 198 km
2006 John Category 3 240 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 97 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 194 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 255 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 196 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 159 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 137 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 15 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 66 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 12.2 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 10.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in

Chapalilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Chapalilla

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Jua�Rez
Daniel Delgadillo
Emiliano Zapata
Francisco I. Madero
Jose Maria Morelos
Prisciliano Sanchez
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Radio Stations near Chapalilla

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
@FM (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 100.3 (Tepic) - 100.3 FM - XHTNY-FM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 100.3 fm, américa MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 550 (Tepic) - 550 AM - XEGNAY-AM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 550 am, am MP3
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, Nayarit 104.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, NA 104.9, 104.9 fm MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 98.5 (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
Love FM (Tepic) - 96.1 FM - XHEOO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tepic, Nayarit 96.1 fm, américa MP3 48 kbps

Libraries in Chapalilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Emilio M. González0.0

Farmers Markets in Chapalilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Jala

Stadiums & Teams in Chapalilla

TeamLeagueDivision
Lienzo Charro
Lienzo Charro

Airports Near Chapalilla

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huajimic AirportSmall Airport
Huaynamota AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Higueras AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
Puente de Camotlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Bias AirportSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Tuxpan de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
Valle de Banderas AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Chapalilla

What is the population of Chapalilla?

Chapalilla has a population of 1,310 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 615.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chapalilla?

Chapalilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches.

How is the job market in Chapalilla?

The job market in Chapalilla is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

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