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Chiquilistlán, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Chiquilistlán is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 3,683. Elevation: 5,463 ft (1,665 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

3,683 Population 32/sq mi density
5,463 ft Elevation 1,665 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
35.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Chiquilistlán

Chiquilistlán

Chiquilistlán is a small town in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is located in the Sierra Tapalpa mountains, at the foot of a hill called Chiquilichi, some 75 kilometres to the south-west of state capital Guadalajara.

People

Population3,683
Density32/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Population3,683
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Coordinates20.2000°, -103.8167°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.8 inches (908 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chiquilistlán

Chiquilistlán is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 3,683. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet (1,665 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: Chiquilistlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Chiquilistlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,463 ft (1,665 m)
Area114.0 sq mi (295.2 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates20.2000°N, 103.8167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.8"
6% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.66"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 134 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 124 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 144 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 105 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 150 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 90 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 60 km
Apr 22, 2012 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico M4.6 135 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 70 km
Oct 23, 1995 5 km W of La Central, Mexico M4.5 137 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 92 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 82 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Jan 22, 1996 5 km E of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M4.4 139 km
Jul 29, 2001 10 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 99 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 201 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 253 km
2021 Rick Category 2 239 km
2021 Nora Category 1 161 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 235 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 144 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 69 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 234 km
2013 Erick Category 1 245 km
2012 Bud Category 2 228 km
2011 Jova Category 2 124 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 167 km
2009 Andres Category 1 225 km
2006 John Category 3 243 km
2006 Lane Category 2 249 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 234 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 287 km
1996 Alma Category 2 286 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 123 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 134 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 122 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 65 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 126 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 126 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 79 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 116 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in
September 65°F (19°C) 6.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Chiquilistlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Chiquilistlán

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Ricardo Flores Magon
Agua Delgada (Los Llanitos)
Citala
Juan Escutia
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Radio Stations near Chiquilistlán

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
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM AAC+ 64 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
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
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
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
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
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
millenium bella musica classical 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
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
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC 700, 700 am AAC+ 32 kbps
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 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
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Libraries in Chiquilistlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFESOR GABBRIEL BARRETO VISCAINO0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0

Farmers Markets in Chiquilistlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Atemajac de Brizuela
Mercado Municipal de Tecolotlán
Mercado Municipal de Zacoalco de Torres

Gas Stations in Chiquilistlán

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera 12022

Breweries in Chiquilistlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
cerveceria betitos

Airports Near Chiquilistlán

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall 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 Chiquilistlán

What is the population of Chiquilistlán?

Chiquilistlán has a population of 3,683 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 114.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chiquilistlán?

Chiquilistlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.8 inches.

How is the job market in Chiquilistlán?

The job market in Chiquilistlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

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