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Cihuatlán, Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
Cihuatlán is a mid-size city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 40,139. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 40,139 |
| Population Density | 20,797 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.2366°, -104.5651° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.4 inches (1,179 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cihuatlán
Cihuatlán is a mid-size city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 40,139. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Cihuatlán vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,284 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Cihuatlán
Cihuatlán has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.3°C), the coldest is Mar (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1075 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2366°N, 104.5651°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 67 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 43 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 19 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 80 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | - | 67 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 100 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 71 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 96 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 104 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in |
Cihuatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Cihuatlán
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecytej 13 | College | - | , |
| DEDSZC | College | - | , |
| Departamento de Estudios para el Desarrollo Sustentable de Zonas Costeras | University | - | , |
| Escuela Preparatoria Regional De Cihuatlán Módulo San Patricio, Melaque. | College | - | , |
| Extension Tequesquitlan (Casimiro Castillo) | College | - | , |
| Instituto Tecnologico Superior De La Huerta | University | - | , |
| Modulo La Huerta (Casimiro Castillo) | College | - | , |
| Modulo La Huerta (Casimiro Castillo) | College | - | , |
Schools in Cihuatlán
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregorio Torres Quintero | - | - | - | - |
| Preparatoria Regional de Cihuatlán | - | - | - | - |
| Hermann Hollerith | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 20 | - | - | - | - |
| Valentin Gomez Farias | - | - | - | - |
| Ricardo Flores Magon | - | - | - | - |
| Melchor Ocampo | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Maria Morelos | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Antonio Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Hermenegildo Galeana | - | - | - | - |
| CONAFE Primaria | - | - | - | - |
| Gregorio Torres Quintero | - | - | - | - |
| Emiliano Zapata | - | - | - | - |
| Comunidad Infantil Oceano | - | - | - | - |
| Benito Juarez | - | - | - | - |
| Álvaro Obregón | - | - | - | - |
| Aquiles Serda�N | - | - | - | - |
| Adolfo Ruiz Cortinez | - | - | - | - |
| Abel Salgado Velasco | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cihuatlán
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUPE 560 (Manzanillo) - 560 AM - XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Manzanillo, Colima | 100.1 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Cihuatlán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Cultural Salagua | ||||
| Museo de la Perversidad |
Libraries in Cihuatlán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Ciencias del Mar | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Lic. Humberto Silva | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cihuatlán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Artesanias | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez | |||||
| Plaza Mercado de Santiago El Colimense |
Cafes in Cihuatlán
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Cihuatlán
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cihuatlán
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cihuatlán
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cihuatlán
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Cihuatlán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Cihuatlán
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Playa de Oro International Airport | ZLO | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Chavarín | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Tigrera | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Marabasco | - | Small Airport |
| Agricola La Tuxcana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Autlán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Barra de Navidad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chamela Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Costalegre Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cuixmala Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Petacal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Colonia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Gloria III Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Alamandas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gabriel Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Cihuatlán
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Atención Especializado en Adicciones Bill y Bob AC |
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What is the population of Cihuatlán?
Cihuatlán has a population of 40,139 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 20,797 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cihuatlán?
Cihuatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches.
How is the job market in Cihuatlán?
The job market in Cihuatlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,284 business establishments in the area.