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Cruz Grande, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Cruz Grande is a small city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 11,783. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,783 Population 104/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
54.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population11,783
Density104/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain54.2 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population11,783
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates16.7224°, -99.1236°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation54.2 inches (1,377 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cruz Grande

Cruz Grande is a small city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 11,783. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 377 business establishments.

Income: Cruz Grande vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)377

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cruz Grande

Cruz Grande has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.1°C), the coldest is Feb (27.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1455 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.7°C / 82°F 24.4° / 32° 4.3
Feb 27.5°C / 81°F 24.5° / 31.6° 2.2
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.9° 0.9
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 25° / 32.5° 9.3
May 29.1°C / 84°F 25.9° / 33.6° 49.2
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 26° / 32.6° 247.0
Jul 29°C / 84°F 26° / 32.8° 192.6
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.6° / 32.4° 317.3
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.8° 360.5
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25.5° / 31.8° 238.3
Nov 28.3°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.8° 29.0
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 24.9° / 31.6° 4.7
Cruz Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area113.3 sq mi (293.6 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates16.7224°N, 99.1236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.56"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,481 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 56 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 99 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 128 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 140 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 106 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 43 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 148 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 44 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 144 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 78 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 71 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 76 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 74 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 94 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 100 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 148 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 49 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 25 km
2024 John Category 3 27 km
2023 Otis Category 5 72 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 285 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 263 km
2021 Rick Category 2 250 km
2017 Max Category 1 16 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 149 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 289 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 133 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 135 km
2006 John Category 4 223 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 297 km
2000 Carlotta Category 1 273 km
1998 Lester Category 2 278 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 13 km
1997 Rick Category 2 136 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 296 km
1996 Boris Category 1 147 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 73 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 71 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 12 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 83 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 98 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 25 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 73 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 75 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 56 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 67 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 100 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 99 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 140 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 28 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 149 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 83 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.6 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Cruz Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.6") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Cruz Grande

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Florencio Villarreal
Escuela Secundaria General Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Esc. Prim. Florencio Villarreal
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Farmers Markets in Cruz Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal

Gyms in Cruz Grande

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GAZO Fitness Center

Airports Near Cruz Grande

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Aeródromo Ta Lo De SotoSmall Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall 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 Cruz Grande

What is the population of Cruz Grande?

Cruz Grande has a population of 11,783 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 113.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cruz Grande?

Cruz Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cruz Grande?

The job market in Cruz Grande is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 377 business establishments in the area.

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