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El Capulín, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

El Capulín is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,249. Elevation: 5,748 ft (1,752 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,249 Population 4/sq mi density
5,748 ft Elevation 1,752 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,249
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,748 ft (1,752 m)
Population1,249
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation5,748 ft (1,752 m)
Coordinates20.2754°, -100.9853°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Capulín

El Capulín is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,249. The city sits at an elevation of 5,748 feet (1,752 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: El Capulín vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Capulín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,748 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,748 ft (1,752 m)
Area307.5 sq mi (796.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates20.2754°N, 100.9853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.30"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 110 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 108 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 35 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 82 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 79 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 110 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 57 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 118 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 92 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 111 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 121 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 107 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 99 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 99 km
May 2, 1992 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico M3.2 48 km
May 1, 2018 0 km E of Agostitlán, Mexico M2.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 295 km
2021 Rick Category 2 232 km
1996 Alma Category 2 293 km
1996 Boris Category 1 217 km
1993 Gert Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 93 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 124 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 6.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
November 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Capulín has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Capulín

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM - MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato - MP3
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in El Capulín

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arte Octavio Ocampo
Museo de Celaya Historia Regional

Libraries in El Capulín

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Fidel Gallegos0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Joyita0.0

Farmers Markets in El Capulín

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anexo Mercado
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado La Central
Mercado La Central
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San Miguel
Oxxo
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza Dorada
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos

Stadiums & Teams in El Capulín

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Capulín

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in El Capulín

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Reabilitación Celaya A.C.
Centro Gerentologico

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 Capulín

What is the population of El Capulín?

El Capulín has a population of 1,249 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 307.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Capulín?

El Capulín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Capulín?

The job market in El Capulín is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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