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Compostela, Mexico
Nayarit · Mexico
Compostela is a small city in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 17,573. Elevation: 2,805 ft (855 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 17,573 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,805 ft (855 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.2378°, -104.9001° |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Nayarit |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.3 inches (1,202 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Compostela
Compostela is a small city in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 17,573. The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet (855 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.
Income: Compostela vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 562 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Compostela
Compostela has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jun (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,805 ft (855 m) |
| Area | 878.1 sq mi (2,274.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2378°N, 104.9001°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 43 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 11.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in |
Compostela has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Compostela
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 de Noviembre | College | — | — |
| Cecyten Plantel Las Varas | College | — | — |
| Centro de Bachillerato Tecnologico Agropecuario Num. 107 | College | — | — |
| Centro de Estudios Especializados en Computacion | College | — | — |
| Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Nayarit Num. 12 | College | — | — |
| Especial de Belleza Lucero | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Ciro Martinez Rosales | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Gilberto Flores Mu�Oz | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Nayarit 19 de Octubre | College | — | — |
| Universidad Tecnológica de Mazatán | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Compostela
20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla | — | — | — | — |
| 15 de Septiembre | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad de Servicio de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular Num. 8 | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad de Servicio de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular Num. 21 | — | — | — | — |
| Ultimo Emperador Azteca | — | — | — | — |
| Raul Ernesto Delgado Barrios | — | — | — | — |
| Prof. Manuel Duran Cardénas | — | — | — | — |
| Niños Heroes | — | — | — | — |
| Amado Nervo | — | — | — | — |
| Justo Sierra | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Escutia | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nueva Galicia | — | — | — | — |
| General Vicente Guerrero | — | — | — | — |
| General Lázaro Cárdenas | — | — | — | — |
| Fernando monta�a | — | — | — | — |
| Cristobal Colon | — | — | — | — |
| Constitucion 1857 | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Atencion Multiple Num. 6 | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Compostela
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| @FM (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 98.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| AZTLÁN RADIO 100.3 (Tepic) - 100.3 FM - XHTNY-FM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 100.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| AZTLÁN RADIO 550 (Tepic) - 550 AM - XEGNAY-AM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 550 am, am | MP3 | |
| LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, Nayarit | 104.9 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, NA | 104.9, 104.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| ARROBA FM 98.5 (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 98.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| Love FM (Tepic) - 96.1 FM - XHEOO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tepic, Nayarit | 96.1 fm, américa | MP3 48 kbps |
Museums in Compostela
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Interactivo de Ciencias e Innovación de Nayarit | ||||
| Museo Interactivo de Ciencias e Innovación de Nayarit | ||||
| Museo Regional de Compostela |
Libraries in Compostela
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Emilia Ortiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Emilia Ortiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Información | 0.0 | |||||
| Francisco Severo Maldonado | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Compostela
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Compostela | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Compostela | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xalisco |
Hotels in Compostela
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Compostela
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Compostela
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Compostela
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Compostela
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Compostela
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Compostela
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Auditorio Amado Nervo | ||
| Lienzo Charro | ||
| Lienzo Charro |
Airports Near Compostela
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta International Airport | PVR | Large Airport |
| Amado Nervo National Airport | TPQ | Medium Airport |
| Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Llano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Trapiche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Higuera Gorda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huajimic Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huaynamota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Pochoteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Bugambilias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Higueras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Varas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mecatillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pista Aérea de Tuxpan | — | Small Airport |
| San Bias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Sebastián Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Banderas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Compostela
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Unidad de Salud |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Compostela?
Compostela has a population of 17,573 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 878.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Compostela?
Compostela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.3 inches.
How is the job market in Compostela?
The job market in Compostela is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 562 business establishments in the area.