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El Bajío (La Laguna), Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Bajío (La Laguna) is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,001. Elevation: 6,165 ft (1,879 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,001 Population 3/sq mi density
6,165 ft Elevation 1,879 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,001
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation6,165 ft (1,879 m)
Population1,001
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,165 ft (1,879 m)
Coordinates21.3794°, -101.9503°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (562 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Bajío (La Laguna)

El Bajío (La Laguna) is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,001. The city sits at an elevation of 6,165 feet (1,879 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: El Bajío (La Laguna) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Bajío (La Laguna) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,165 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,165 ft (1,879 m)
Area296.6 sq mi (768.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates21.3794°N, 101.9503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 27, 2006.

Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 88 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 285 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 273 km
1996 Boris Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in

El Bajío (La Laguna) has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in El Bajío (La Laguna)

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Becerra
Moises Saenz
20 De Noviembre
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Radio Stations near El Bajío (La Laguna)

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ALTERNATIVA 98 98.1 (Aguascalientes) - 98.1 FM - XHNM-FM - Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 98.1 fm, adult alternative MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 103.1 (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 103.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO BI 88.7 (Aguascalientes) - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 88.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3
94.5 Radio UAA (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 94.5 fm, aguascalientes MP3 192 kbps
LG LA GRANDE 95.5 (León) - 95.5 FM - XHELG-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 95.5 fm, américa AAC
STEREOREY 100.9 (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 100.9 fm, aguascalientes AAC 32 kbps
Magia 101 (Aguascalientes) - 101.7 FM - XHUNO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3
La Poderosa (Aguascalientes) - 107.7 FM - XHYZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG 107.7, 107.7 fm MP3
MATCH 97.5 (León) - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 97.5 fm, aac+ AAC+ 56 kbps
AMOR ES 104.5 (Aguascalientes) - 104.5 FM - XHDC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 104.5 fm, 80s en español MP3 80 kbps
La Ranchera (Aguascalientes) - 106.1 FM - XHLTZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, AG 106.1, 106.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
@FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
EXTASIS DIGITAL 95.9 (León) - 95.9 FM - XHGTO-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
Radio Universidad (UAA) (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 94.5 fm, aguascalientes MP3 192 kbps
RADAR 88.9 (León) - 88.9 FM - XHXV-FM - Grupo Radar - León, Guanajuato 88.9 fm, contemporary hits radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio UAA 94.5 FM MP3 192 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 93.7 (Aguascalientes) - 93.7 FM - XHAGT-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalienteas, Aguascalientes 93.7 fm, aguascalientes AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 97.3 (Aguascalientes) - 97.3 FM - XHAGC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 97.3 fm, aguascalientes AAC+ 64 kbps
BLU FM 92.3 (León) - 92.3 FM - XHOI-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.3 (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
LA SANMARQUEÑA 100.1 (Aguascalientes) - 100.1 FM - XHARZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 100.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3 96 kbps
LA KALIENTE 102.9 (Aguascalientes) - 102.9 FM - XHEY-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 102.9 fm, aguascalientes MP3 40 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (León) - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, Guanajuato 104.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
W RADIO 1030 (León) - 1030 AM - XEROPJ-AM - GlobalMedia - Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco 1030 am, am MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Bajío (La Laguna)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Casa Carlos Agustín Terrés
Museo de Arte Sacro

Libraries in El Bajío (La Laguna)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Maria Soiné De Helguera0.0

Stadiums & Teams in El Bajío (La Laguna)

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Bajío (La Laguna)

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la SierraSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal 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 El Bajío (La Laguna)

What is the population of El Bajío (La Laguna)?

El Bajío (La Laguna) has a population of 1,001 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 296.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Bajío (La Laguna)?

El Bajío (La Laguna) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in El Bajío (La Laguna)?

The job market in El Bajío (La Laguna) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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