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Cosalá, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Cosalá is a small city in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 6,577. Elevation: 1,266 ft (386 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,577 Population 6/sq mi density
1,266 ft Elevation 386 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
38.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Cosalá

Cosalá

Cosalá is a small city and the seat of its surrounding municipality in the Mexican
state of Sinaloa. It stands at
24°24′45″N 106°41′30″W.

The city reported 6,577 inhabitants in the 2010 census.

People

Population6,577
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain38.9 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Population6,577
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Coordinates24.4114°, -106.6920°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation38.9 inches (989 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cosalá

Cosalá is a small city in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 6,577. The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet (386 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 210 business establishments.

Income: Cosalá vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)210

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cosalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Area1,027.2 sq mi (2,660.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates24.4114°N, 106.6920°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 70 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 67 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 77 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 81 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 60 km
Jul 27, 1994 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 249 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 179 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 79 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 288 km
2018 Willa Category 3 198 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 139 km
2006 Lane Category 3 53 km
2006 John Category 3 289 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 256 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 288 km
1998 Isis Category 1 245 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 234 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 198 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 61 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 228 km
1986 Paine Category 2 207 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 195 km
1986 Newton Category 1 250 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 123 km
1983 Tico Category 3 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 9.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in

Cosalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Cosalá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Mineral de Nuestra Señora

Hotels in Cosalá

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas El Potrero
Hotel Quinta Minera

Airports Near Cosalá

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerofumigaciones La Nanchi Airport-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones Maranatu Airport-Small Airport
Amacuable Airport-Small Airport
Amaculi Airstrip-Small Airport
Bayosa Airstrip-Small Airport
Campo El Patole Airport-Small Airport
Campo La Primavera Airport-Small Airport
Campo Patricia Airport-Small Airport
Campo Puerto Rico Airport-Small Airport
Campo Santa Aurora-Small Airport
Camposanto Airport-Small Airport
Canelas Airstrip-Small Airport
Carbonera Airport-Small Airport
Carboneras Airstrip-Small Airport
Cerro La Lobera Airport-Small Airport
Cienega de Los Beltrán Airstrip-Small Airport
Cienega de Nuestra Señora Airport-Small Airport
Coluta Airstrip-Small Airport
Cosalá Airport-Small Airport
Ejidal Airstrip-Small Airport
Ejido Pueblo Viejo Airport-Small Airport
El Bajío Airstrip-Small Airport
El Carrizo Airstrip.-Small Airport
El Carrizo de La Petaca Airstrip-Small Airport
El Corazon Airport-Small Airport
El Dorado Airport-Small Airport
El Filtro Airport-Small Airport
El Guamuchil Airstrip-Small Airport
El Igualamo Airport-Small Airport
El Limon de Los Peña Airstrip-Small Airport
El Limon Las Coloradas Airport-Small Airport
El Muerto Airport-Small Airport
El Platanar Airport-Small Airport
El Potrero Aitport-Small Airport
El Pozo Airport-Small Airport
El Rodeo Airstrip-Small Airport
El Sueño Airport-Small Airport
El Tigre Airport-Small Airport
El Verano Airport-Small Airport
El Zapatero Airstrip-Small Airport
Elota Airstrip-Small Airport
Galancita Airstrip-Small Airport
Herradura de La Villita Airport-Small Airport
Jose Galindo Ruiz Airport-Small Airport
Juan Murillo Airport-Small Airport
La Campana Airport-Small Airport
La Campanilla Airstrip-Small Airport
La Cienega Airstrip-Small Airport
La Laguna Airstrip-Small Airport
La Lagunita Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Cosalá

What is the population of Cosalá?

Cosalá has a population of 6,577 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,027.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cosalá?

Cosalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.9 inches.

How is the job market in Cosalá?

Cosalá has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 210 business establishments in the area.

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