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Citala, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Citala is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,137. Elevation: 4,623 ft (1,409 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

1,137 Population 2,915/sq mi density
4,623 ft Elevation 1,409 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,137
Density2,915/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation4,623 ft (1,409 m)
Population1,137
Population Density2,915 / sq mi
Elevation4,623 ft (1,409 m)
Coordinates20.1048°, -103.2618°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (855 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Citala

Citala is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,137. The city sits at an elevation of 4,623 feet (1,409 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Citala vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Citala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,623 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,623 ft (1,409 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,915/sq mi
Coordinates20.1048°N, 103.2618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 145 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 79 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 113 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 80 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 116 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 72 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 76 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 128 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 83 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 119 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 138 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 125 km
Aug 31, 2015 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico M4.4 140 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 98 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 120 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km SSE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.3 136 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 96 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 129 km
Oct 20, 2012 3 km NE of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico M4.2 147 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 154 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 195 km
2021 Rick Category 2 195 km
2021 Nora Category 1 216 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 287 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 184 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 127 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 249 km
2013 Erick Category 1 273 km
2012 Bud Category 2 270 km
2011 Jova Category 2 182 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 188 km
2009 Andres Category 1 249 km
2006 John Category 3 273 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 284 km
1996 Alma Category 2 251 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 181 km
1996 Boris Category 1 192 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 198 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 2,000 132 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 87 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 76 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 161 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 172 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 5.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Citala has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Citala

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amado Nervo
Benito Juarez
Emiliano Zapata
Francisco Flores Valle
Ignacio Allende
J Vicente Negrete
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Lazaro Cardenas
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
20 De Noviembre
Benito Juarez
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 135
Ramon Corona
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Radio Stations near Citala

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Citala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Estacion del Ferrocarril

Libraries in Citala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca de Mezcala0.0
Biblioteca Magdalena Sofía0.0

Farmers Markets in Citala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de San José
Mercado Publico

Stadiums & Teams in Citala

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Airports Near Citala

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

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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 Citala

What is the population of Citala?

Citala has a population of 1,137 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,915 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Citala?

Citala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.

How is the job market in Citala?

The job market in Citala is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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