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Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda), Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda) is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 3,369. Elevation: 5,758 ft (1,755 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,369 Population 10/sq mi density
5,758 ft Elevation 1,755 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,369
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation5,758 ft (1,755 m)
Population3,369
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation5,758 ft (1,755 m)
Coordinates21.2525°, -102.3514°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation26.6 inches (676 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda)

Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda) is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 3,369. The city sits at an elevation of 5,758 feet (1,755 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 108 business establishments.

Income: Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)108

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,758 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,758 ft (1,755 m)
Area337.6 sq mi (874.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates21.2525°N, 102.3514°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.44"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 132 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 100 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 100 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 241 km
2021 Rick Category 1 295 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 229 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 280 km
1996 Boris Category 1 284 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in Warmest
July 69°F (21°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 6.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in

Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda) has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda)

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
A�Lvaro Obregon
Juan Escutia
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Francisco Montes De Oca
La Loma
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Museums in Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca CU Lagos Sede San Juan
Museo Cihuapili
Museo de Juan Pablo II
Museo de la Ciudad
Museo del Primer Milagro
Regional Museum Cristero
Virgen de Guadalupe (Barrio Alto)

Libraries in Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Ciudad0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes JIGO
El parian
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de San Juan De Los Lagos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal Jalostotitlñan

Airports Near Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda)

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la SierraSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo GuayaberosSmall Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal 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 Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda)

What is the population of Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda)?

Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda) has a population of 3,369 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 337.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda)?

Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda)?

The job market in Colonia Santa Cecilia (La Sauceda) is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 108 business establishments in the area.

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