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Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero), Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero) is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 755. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

755 Population 1/sq mi density
1,066 ft Elevation 325 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
48.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population755
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Population755
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Coordinates16.8981°, -99.8634°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation48.7 inches (1,237 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero) is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 755. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero) has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Feb (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1286 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 20.8° / 32.3° 7.2
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.5° 4.7
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 20.4° / 32.5° 1.6
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 21.1° / 33.1° 0.3
May 28.5°C / 83°F 23.1° / 33.9° 34.0
Jun 29°C / 84°F 24.3° / 33.8° 229.9
Jul 29°C / 84°F 24.1° / 34° 225.7
Aug 29°C / 84°F 24.2° / 33.8° 282.6
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 24.2° / 33.2° 292.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 33.1° 174.2
Nov 27.9°C / 82°F 22.8° / 33° 25.1
Dec 27°C / 81°F 21.3° / 32.7° 7.5
Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area726.1 sq mi (1,880.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.8981°N, 99.8634°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,617 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 135 km
Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 130 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 107 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 141 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 123 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 101 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 39 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 147 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 57 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 139 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 107 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 98 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 22 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 110 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 47 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 113 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 133 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 97 km
Mar 31, 1993 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

30 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 64 km
2024 John Category 3 45 km
2023 Otis Category 5 12 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 206 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 299 km
2021 Rick Category 2 180 km
2017 Max Category 1 48 km
2015 Marty Category 1 242 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 103 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 217 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 214 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 120 km
2006 John Category 4 203 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 283 km
2000 Carlotta Category 3 269 km
1998 Lester Category 2 293 km
1997 Rick Category 2 171 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 21 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 293 km
1996 Alma Category 2 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 44 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 71 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 12 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 18 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 93 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 44 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 13 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 130 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 135 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 51 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 60 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 107 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 124 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 12 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 79 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 12 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 10.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in
November 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero) has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

113+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UCDR
Escuela Secundaria Técnica #117 Rafael Ramírez Castañeda
Esc. Primaria Emiliano Zapata
Esc. Primaria Mi patria es primero
Escuela Secundaria General Ignacio Chávez Sánchez
Escuela primaria Expropiación Petrolera
Escuela Preparatoria Popular de Loma larga UAGro
Kinder 20 de noviembre
Escuela Primaria General Baltazar R Leyva Mancilla Turno vespertino
Jardin De Niños Frida Khalo Turno Vespertino
Jardin De Niños Juan De La Barrera
Jardin De Niños Juan De La Barrera
Jardin De Niños Maria Curie
Jardin De Niños Huitzilihuiltl
Jardin De Niños Isabel La Catolica
Esc. Primaria "Apolonio Castillo Díaz"
Colegio De Bachilleres Plantel 2
Escuela Primaria General Baltazar R Leyva Mancilla
Universidad Latinoamericana de Guerrero
Escuela Primaria Capitan Antonio Abarca Memije
Escuela Primaria Clud Rotaria 20 De Noviembre
Escuela Primaria Vespertinaplan De Ayutla
Escuela Primaria Federal Constituyentes De 1917
Escuela Primaria Vespertina Marie Curie
Escuela Primaria Federal Lic Miguel De La Madrid
Escuela Primaria Miguel Aleman Valdes
24 De Febrero Turno Vespertinoclave 12epr0756w
Margarita Maza De Juarez Turno Vespertino
Jardin De Niños Luz Maria Serradel
ESCUELA SECUNDARIA 7 MOISES SAENZ TURNO VÉSPERTINO
ESCUELA SECUNDARIA TECNICA NUM 221 CLAVE 12DST0235A
Facultad de Lenguas Extranjeras
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE GUERRO
Escuela Primaria Independencia
CENTRO DE CIENCIAS DE DESARROLLO REGIONAL
UNIDAD ACADEMICA CAMPUS PSICOLOGIA TURNO VESPERTINO
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE GUERRERO
TELESECUNDARIA UNIDAD CIUDADANA
ESCUELA SECUNDARIA FEDERAL NUMERO 1 PUERTO ACAPULCO
Escuela Secundaria General 5 Ricardo Flores Magón
ESCUELA SECUNDARIA GENERAL VESPERTINA MARTIRES DE CANANEA
SECUNDARIA GENERAL ANTONIA NAVA DE CATALAN
ESCUELA SECUNDARIA TECNICA 153 MIGUEL HIDALGO Y COSTILLA
SECUNDARIA TECNICA 117
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Luis Donaldo Murrieta
SECUNDARIA RUBEN FIGUEROA FIGUEROA
Escuela Primaria Estatal Bicentenario De La Independencia
Jardin De Niños Jorge Federico Hrandel
Unidad Academica Preparatoria Numero 27
Preparatoria 17
Escuela Primaria Doña Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez Tm
Escuela Primaria Matutina Guillermo Prieto
Escuela Primaria Federal Matutina Nicolas Bravo
Escuela Primaria Matutina Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Escuela Primaria Federal Licenciado Benito Juarez Turno Matutino
Escuela Primaria Seis De Enero Turno Matutino
Escuela Primaria Alfredo Lopez Cisneros Turno Vespertino
Escuela Primaria Matutina Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Escuela Primaria Matutina Melchor Ocampo
Escuela Primaria Lic Benito Juarez
Escuela Primaria 16 De Septiembre
Escuela Primaria Federal Guadalupe Victoria Turno Matutino
Escuela Primaria Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez Turno Matutino
Escuela Primaria Matutina Narcizo Mendoza
Escuela Primaria Año De Juarez
Primaria Jesus Romero Flores
Primaria Juan Escutia
Primaria Federal Niños Heroes
Escuela Primaria Matutina Juan Escutia
Escuela Primaria Federal Matutina Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Escuela Primaria Aquiles Serdan
Escuela Primaria Juan Escutia
Escuela Primaria Bilingue Acamapichtli
Escuela Primaria Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Escuela Primaria Leona Vicario
Escuela Primaria Nicolas Bravo
Escuela Primaria Simon Bolivar
Escuela Primaria Naciones Unidas
Escuela Primaria Matutina La Patria Es Primero
Escuela Primaria Federal Matutina Emiliano Zapata
Primaria Circulo De Estudios 160 Cereso
Escuela Primaria Federal General Hermenegildo Galeana
Escuela Telesecundaria "Cinco de Febrero"
Preescolar Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Preescolar 20 De Noviembre
Preescolar VIcente Guerrero
Expropiacion Petrolera
Jardin De Niños Miguel Angel Asturias
Jardin De Niños 2 Febrero
Jardin De Niños Maria Montesori
Jardin De Niños Margarita Maza De Juarez
Curso Comunitario
Kinder Cleotilde Guillen De Rezzano
Jardin De Niños Juanita Diaz Marban
Jardin De Niños Xicotencatl
Emperador Cuauhtémoc
Jardin De Niños Caritino Maldonado Perez
Jardin De Niños Vicente Guerrero
Jardin De Niños Alfredo Bernardo Nobel
Jardin De Niños Zamna
Jardin De Niños Lázaro Cárdenas
Jardin De Niños Miguel Hidalgo
Jardin De Niños Juan Ruiz De Alarcon
Jardin De Niños Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta
Jardin De Niños Netzahualcoyotl
Jardin De Niños Acapulco De Juarez
Jardin De Niños Francisco Moctezuma
Jardin De Niños Dr Manuel M Flores
Jardin De Niños Rafael Ortega
Preescolar Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
Kinder Antonio P Castillo
Jardin De Niños Jose Antonio Adame
Escuela Preparatoria Numero 7 UAGro
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Radio Stations near Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 98.5 (Acapulco) - 98.5 FM - XHMAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 710 am, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 103.9 (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Acapulco) - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 48 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 95.3 (Acapulco) - 95.3 FM - XHEVP-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 95.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 24 kbps
93.7 La Poderosa (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (Acapulco) - 101.5 FM - XHBB-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 101.5 fm, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Acapulco - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo (US) MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.7 (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de las 7 regiones
Museo Histórico de Acapulco Fuerte de San Diego

Libraries in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública 338 Juan Álvarez Hurtado0.0
Biblioteca Publica Mpal. No.22 Alfonso G. Alarcón0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Rosendo Pintos Lacuna0.0
Centro de información0.0

Farmers Markets in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central De Abastos
Central De Abastos
Dulcerama
Juan N. Alvarez Num. 2
Lacteos Y Embutidos La Popular
Mercadito
Mercadito "La Laja"
Mercadito Santa Cruz
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado "El Campanario"
Mercado "Hogar Moderno"
Mercado "José López Portillo"
Mercado "Juan M. Alvarez"
Mercado "La Garita"
Mercado "Nicolás Bravo"
Mercado "Nicolás Bravo"
Mercado "Nicolás Bravo"
Mercado 16 de Septiembre
Mercado Arroyo Seco
Mercado Bella Vista
Mercado Bicentenario
Mercado Central de Acapulco
Mercado Constituyentes
Mercado de Artesanías "El Pueblito"
Mercado de Artesanías Papagayo
Mercado de la 8
Mercado de la Diana
Mercado de la Progreso
Mercado De Las Crucitas
Mercado De Santa Lucia
Mercado El Parazal
Mercado El Parazal
Mercado Icacos
Mercado Jardín Azteca
Mercado Jardin Mangos
Mercado Jardín Palmas
Mercado La Zapata
Mercado La Zapata
Mercado La Zapata
Mercado las Cruces Juan R. Escudero
Mercado Libertadores
Mercado María Alba de Vela
Mercado María de la O
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal Coyuca De Benitez
Mercado Municipal de Coyuca
Mercado Municipal Pie De La Cuesta
Mercado Pedregoso
Mercado Publico 12 De Enero
Mercado Ruffo Figueroa
Mercado San Isidro
Mercado Unidad Vacacional
Mercado Xaltianguis
Pollo y Huevo
Sukarne
Tianguis 2000 A.C.
Tienda De Ultramarinos
Vacacional

Hotels in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Lisa
condominio las torres gemelas de acapulco
El presidente
Elcano
Gamma Acapulco Copacabana
Holiday Inn resort acapulco
Hotel Amares Acapulco
Hotel Condesa Palace
Hotel Condesa Palace
La torre de acapulco
Mar Kristal
Nikko suites acapulco
Porto mare acapulco
Royalti

Restaurants in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

100% natural
Pizza Hut

Clinics in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud, Carabali
Centro de Salud, Loma Larga
U-01 Col. La Laja
U-01 Col.Cumbres De Figueroa
U-01 Paraíso (Poligono D)
U-02 Col. 20 De Noviembre

Gas Stations in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Shopping Malls in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza La Cima

Golf Courses in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf

Airports Near Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Atoyac AirstripSmall Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
UPS

Treatment Centers in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AA
Centro de Salud Puerto Márquez
Centros de Integración Juvenil
Unidad de Medicina Familiar #26 Lic. Carlos Galvez Betancourt

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Altar a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Capilla El señor de la misericordia
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

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 Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)

What is the population of Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)?

Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero) has a population of 755 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 726.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)?

Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.7 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero)?

The job market in Colonia Loma Larga (El Basurero) is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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