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Cocula, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Cocula is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 29,267. Elevation: 4,426 ft (1,349 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,267 Population 15,164/sq mi density
4,426 ft Elevation 1,349 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cocula

Cocula

Cocula is a city and municipality in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is located 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Guadalajara, on Mexico Highway 80. It sits at an elevation of 4,460 feet (1,360 m). According to the 2020 census, the population of the municipality was 29,267 with 16,550 inhabitants living in the city. Other important towns in the municipality are Cofradía de la Luz, La Sauceda, and Santa Teresa.

People

Population29,267
Density15,164/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation4,426 ft (1,349 m)
Population29,267
Population Density15,164 / sq mi
Elevation4,426 ft (1,349 m)
Coordinates20.3652°, -103.8222°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (787 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cocula

Cocula is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 29,267. The city sits at an elevation of 4,426 feet (1,349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 937 business establishments.

Income: Cocula vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)937

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cocula

Cocula has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 799 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C / 63°F 4.7° / 28.6° 9.2
Feb 18.5°C / 65°F 6.7° / 32.2° 10.8
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 9.8° / 34.5° 0.4
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 11.4° / 36.5° 2.5
May 24.9°C / 77°F 13° / 37° 18.6
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 15.4° / 37.2° 114.4
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 15.8° / 30.6° 241.9
Aug 21°C / 70°F 15.2° / 28.5° 192.4
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 13.4° / 28.8° 126.6
Oct 20°C / 68°F 10.8° / 28.8° 62.7
Nov 19.1°C / 66°F 8.7° / 29.1° 10.2
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 6° / 28.4° 9.3
Cocula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,426 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,426 ft (1,349 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density15,164/sq mi
Coordinates20.3652°N, 103.8222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 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 M5.4 141 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 108 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 150 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 51 km
Apr 22, 2012 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico M4.6 149 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 100 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 55 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 109 km
Aug 31, 2015 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico M4.4 140 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 128 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 124 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 114 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Aug 1, 1994 5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.2 138 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 86 km
Jun 20, 2007 10 km NW of Las Juntas, Mexico M4.2 140 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Sep 17, 2002 4 km NE of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.2 131 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 89 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 219 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 245 km
2021 Rick Category 2 253 km
2021 Nora Category 1 166 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 242 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 157 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 62 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 251 km
2013 Erick Category 1 259 km
2012 Bud Category 2 240 km
2011 Jova Category 2 126 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 184 km
2009 Andres Category 1 241 km
2006 John Category 3 257 km
2006 Lane Category 2 256 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 221 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 283 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 181 km
1996 Boris Category 1 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 2,000 141 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 138 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 83 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m - 144 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 130 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 97 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 109 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
June 74°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Cocula has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Cocula

Institution Type Founded Website
Cecytej 4 College - ,
Centro De Bachillerato Tecnologico Agropecuario 226 College - ,
Centro Rural De Educacion Superior Estipac University - ,
Colegio De Bachilleres 18 College - ,
Colegio De Bachilleres 18 College - ,
Escuela Preparatoria Regional de Zacoalco de Torres College - ,
Escuela Preparatoria Regional De Zacolco De Torres College - ,
Estipac University - ,
Instituto Estipac College - ,
Modulo Atemajac De Brizuela (Zacoalco De Torres) College - ,
Modulo Cocula (San Martin Hidalgo) College - ,
Modulo Cocula (San Martin Hidalgo) College - ,
Preparatoria Regional De Tecolotlan College - ,
Preparatoria Regional De Tecolotlan College - ,

Schools in Cocula

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ixca Farias - - - -
Colegio Hidalgo - Kinder - - - -
Colegio de la Asención - - - -
Salvador Alvarado - - - -
Leopoldo Leal - - - -
Colegio Hidalgo - - - -
Cocollan - - - -
Cocollan - - - -
Xicotencatl - - - -
Rafael Mendez Moreno - - - -
Octavio Paz - - - -
J Guadalupe Ibarra Rodriguez - - - -
Idolina Gaona Ruiz - - - -
Independencia - - - -
Idolina Gaona De Cosio - - - -
Guillermo Prieto - - - -
Francisco Ixtlahuac - - - -
Cuauhtémoc - - - -
Cuauhtémoc - - - -
Colegio Hidalgo - - - -
Benito Juarez - - - -
Adrian Puga - - - -
USAER - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cocula

52 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
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 90.3 fm, acir 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
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM - AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana - AAC+ 128 kbps
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco - AAC+ 56 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
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 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
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
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco - MP3 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC 700, 700 am AAC+ 32 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 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 Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco - AAC+ 128 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 Cocula

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil.0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFESOR GABBRIEL BARRETO VISCAINO0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0
Bilioteca CUVALLES0.0
Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero0.0

Farmers Markets in Cocula

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Atemajac de Brizuela
Mercado Municipal de Tecolotlán

Gas Stations in Cocula

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #185378542
MX #377093194
MX #377093839

Banks in Cocula

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bancomer
BBVA
Caja Popular Mexicana

Shopping Malls in Cocula

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mi Bodega Cocula

Breweries in Cocula

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
cerveceria betitos

Airports Near Cocula

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana Airport-Small Airport
Autlán Airport-Small Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport-Small Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport-Small Airport
Cuautla Airport-Small Airport
El Petacal Airport-Small Airport
La Colonia Airport-Small Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport-Small Airport
Pacana Airport-Small Airport
Paco Airport-Small Airport
San Gabriel Airport-Small Airport
Vientos de la Vega Airport-Small Airport
Zapopan Air Force Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cocula

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La asención
Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel
San Juan
San Pedro

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 Cocula

What is the population of Cocula?

Cocula has a population of 29,267 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15,164 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cocula?

Cocula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

How is the job market in Cocula?

The job market in Cocula is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 937 business establishments in the area.

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