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Cuitzeo (La Estancia), Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Cuitzeo (La Estancia) is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 5,603. Elevation: 5,043 ft (1,537 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,603 Population 14/sq mi density
5,043 ft Elevation 1,537 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population5,603
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Population5,603
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Coordinates20.3428°, -102.7839°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

Cuitzeo (La Estancia) is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 5,603. The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet (1,537 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 179 business establishments.

Income: Cuitzeo (La Estancia) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)179

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cuitzeo (La Estancia) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Area403.1 sq mi (1,044.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates20.3428°N, 102.7839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 117 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 128 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 135 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 87 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 117 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 104 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 137 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 104 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 90 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 63 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 20 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 93 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 9 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 193 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 236 km
2021 Rick Category 2 200 km
2021 Nora Category 1 270 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 241 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 169 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 299 km
2011 Jova Category 2 233 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 241 km
1996 Alma Category 2 264 km
1996 Boris Category 1 193 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 234 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 254 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 216 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 195 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 121 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 127 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Cuitzeo (La Estancia) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Agustin Melgar
Cuauhtemoc
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Lázaro Cárdenas
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Niños Héroes
Niños Héroes
Benito Juarez Garcia
Benito Juarez Garcia
Jose Santa Ana De La Cruz Agata
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Radio Stations near Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps

Museums in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO JRF
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Mezcala0.0
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0

Farmers Markets in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal La Barca

Hotels in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belago
Hotel Acuario
La Cabaña De Yeyo
La Rinconada
Pavela

Restaurants in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cuitcity
El Sarandeado
Los Arcos
Mariscos Don Ramón

Gas Stations in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MONTECRISTO
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA

Shopping Malls in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Principal Citzeo Jalisco México

Golf Courses in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campos de Golf

Airports Near Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis
Parroquia San Francisco Cuitzeo

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 Cuitzeo (La Estancia)

What is the population of Cuitzeo (La Estancia)?

Cuitzeo (La Estancia) has a population of 5,603 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 403.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)?

Cuitzeo (La Estancia) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.

How is the job market in Cuitzeo (La Estancia)?

The job market in Cuitzeo (La Estancia) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 179 business establishments in the area.

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