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El Cabezón, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Cabezón is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,683. Elevation: 4,167 ft (1,270 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

2,683 Population 1,742/sq mi density
4,167 ft Elevation 1,270 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,683
Density1,742/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation4,167 ft (1,270 m)
Population2,683
Population Density1,742 / sq mi
Elevation4,167 ft (1,270 m)
Coordinates20.4957°, -103.9514°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (852 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Cabezón

El Cabezón is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,683. The city sits at an elevation of 4,167 feet (1,270 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: El Cabezón vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Cabezón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,167 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,167 ft (1,270 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,742/sq mi
Coordinates20.4957°N, 103.9514°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 126 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 34 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 55 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 128 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 117 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 141 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 130 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 135 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 123 km
Jun 20, 2007 10 km NW of Las Juntas, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 100 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Sep 17, 2002 4 km NE of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.2 145 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 111 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 66 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 71 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 235 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 227 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 296 km
2021 Rick Category 2 273 km
2021 Nora Category 1 151 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 236 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 160 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 47 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 262 km
2013 Erick Category 1 263 km
2012 Bud Category 2 240 km
2011 Jova Category 2 118 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 194 km
2009 Andres Category 1 249 km
2006 John Category 3 255 km
2006 Lane Category 2 246 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 201 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 267 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis 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 75 147 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 97 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 123 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 91 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 93 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in

El Cabezón has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (0.2").

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Schools in El Cabezón

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Agustin Ya�ez
Cuauhtémoc
Francisco Villa
20 De Noviembre
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 104
5 De Mayo
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Radio Stations near El Cabezón

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Museums in El Cabezón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Museo De Guachimontones

Libraries in El Cabezón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil.0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFESOR GABBRIEL BARRETO VISCAINO0.0
Bilioteca CUVALLES0.0
Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero0.0

Farmers Markets in El Cabezón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán

Breweries in El Cabezón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
cerveceria betitos

Stadiums & Teams in El Cabezón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Cabezón

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Cabezón

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de la candelaria
Templo del Santo Niño de Atocha

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 Cabezón

What is the population of El Cabezón?

El Cabezón has a population of 2,683 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,742 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Cabezón?

El Cabezón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

How is the job market in El Cabezón?

The job market in El Cabezón is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

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