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Cuzalapa, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Cuzalapa is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 870. Elevation: 2,110 ft (643 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

870 Population 1,130/sq mi density
2,110 ft Elevation 643 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
51.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population870
Density1,130/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain51.2 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Population870
Population Density1,130 / sq mi
Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Coordinates19.4970°, -104.3160°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation51.2 inches (1,300 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuzalapa

Cuzalapa is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 870. The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet (643 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Cuzalapa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cuzalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,130/sq mi
Coordinates19.4970°N, 104.3160°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

353 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 51 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 84 km
Dec 11, 1995 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.4 137 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 77 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 149 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 88 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 83 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 75 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 69 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 70 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 72 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 87 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 123 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 82 km
Jun 7, 2016 95 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 86 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 82 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 76 km
Nov 21, 1995 76 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 284 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 290 km
2024 John Category 1 298 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 137 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 138 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 245 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 272 km
2021 Rick Category 2 234 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 162 km
2021 Nora Category 1 108 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 55 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 62 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 146 km
2014 Odile Category 4 286 km
2013 Erick Category 1 152 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 299 km
2012 Bud Category 3 141 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 290 km
2011 Jova Category 3 83 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 78 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 59 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 51 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 29 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 44 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 105 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 86 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 84 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 91 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 73 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 136 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in Warmest
July 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in
August 76°F (25°C) 11.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 12.2 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in

Cuzalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Cuzalapa

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Andres Figueroa
Ni�os Heroes
12 De Octubre
20 De Noviembre
Canoitas
Jose Clemente Orozco
Kaltla Nextilistli
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Morelos
Tlanesi
Xochikoalkaj
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Radio Stations near Cuzalapa

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
LUPE 560 (Manzanillo) - 560 AM - XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Manzanillo, Colima 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 102.3 (Autlán) - 102.3 FM - XHANU-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Autlán, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Cuzalapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Fulgencio Zamora

Stadiums & Teams in Cuzalapa

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Airports Near Cuzalapa

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo Aerofumigaciones NarvaezSmall Airport
Aeródromo C.P.A. Roberto Nevarez DominguezSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cerro de OrtegaSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Cuixmala AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel 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 Cuzalapa

What is the population of Cuzalapa?

Cuzalapa has a population of 870 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,130 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuzalapa?

Cuzalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cuzalapa?

The job market in Cuzalapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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