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El Castillo, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

El Castillo is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 580. Elevation: 3,678 ft (1,121 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

580 Population 2/sq mi density
3,678 ft Elevation 1,121 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
7.2 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population580
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain7.2 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation3,678 ft (1,121 m)
Population580
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,678 ft (1,121 m)
Coordinates25.6658°, -103.4252°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation7.2 inches (182 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Castillo

El Castillo is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 580. The city sits at an elevation of 3,678 feet (1,121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.2 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: El Castillo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Castillo

El Castillo has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (30°C), the coldest is Jan (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 220 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C / 61°F 8.3° / 23.8° 12.2
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 10.9° / 27.8° 3.6
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 14° / 31.5° 2.2
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 18° / 35.3° 4.1
May 29.1°C / 84°F 20.7° / 37.5° 11.0
Jun 30°C / 86°F 22.5° / 37.5° 28.3
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 22.4° / 36.1° 43.3
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 22.3° / 36.4° 30.6
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 20.6° / 33.7° 53.9
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 16.9° / 31.8° 19.1
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 11.9° / 27.7° 8.6
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 8.3° / 24.4° 2.9
El Castillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 345 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 7.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,678 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,678 ft (1,121 m)
Area367.3 sq mi (951.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates25.6658°N, 103.4252°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.2"
81% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 31, 1995.

May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
July 85°F (30°C) 1.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in
September 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest

El Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 57°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near El Castillo

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KISS FM 89.1 (Torreón) - 89.1 FM - XHETB-FM - Grupo Horizonte Lagunero / Multimundo Radio - Torreón, Coahuila 89.1 fm, 90s MP3 96 kbps
WOW 101.1 (Torreón) - 101.1 FM - XHDN-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila 101.1 fm, 2000s MP3
101.1 Wow (Torreón) - 101.1 FM - XHDN-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila 101.1 fm, 2000s MP3
EXA FM 95.5 (Torreón) - 95.5 FM - XHMP-FM - Grupo Radio Estéreo Mayran - Torreón, Coahuila 95.5 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Adictivo radio - 90.3 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps
ADICTIVO RADIO 90.3 (Torreón) - 90.3 FM - XHBP-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila 90.3 fm, adictivo radio MP3 128 kbps
Pasión - 106. 7 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news MP3
CAPULLO FM 105.1 (Francisco I. Madero) - 105.1 FM - XHYD-FM - GPS Media - Francisco I. Madero, Coahuila 105.1 fm, américa MP3
EL VIEJÓN 98.3 (San Pedro) - 98.3 FM - XHBF-FM - GPS Media - San Pedro, Coahuila 98.3 fm, américa MP3
COAHUILA HOY RADIO (Torreón) - 97.5 FM - XHCSBB-FM - Grupo M Radio - Torreón, Coahuila 97.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Adictivo Radio - 90.3 FM - XHBP-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila 90.3 fm, adictivo radio MP3 128 kbps
EL VIEJÓN 99.5 (Torreón) - 99.5 FM - XHGZ-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila 99.5 fm, américa MP3
LA VOZ 94.7 (Laguna) - 94.7 FM - XHTJ-FM - GPS Media / La Voz Radio - Gómez Palacio, Durango/Torreón, Coahuila 94.7 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 95.9 (Torreón) - 95.9 FM - XHCCAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Torreón, Coahuila 95.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Castillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Jabonera
Centro de Artes "Casa Faya"
El Acertijo Museo Interactivo Laguna Durango
Estacion Tren Bermejillo
Federico wolf house's
Museo Arocena
Museo Casa del Cerro
Museo de Arte Moderno
Museo de la Moneda
Museo de la Revolución
Museo de la Revolución Mexicana
Museo de los Metales
Museo del Algodón
Museo del Ferrocarril
Museo Francisco Sarabia
Museo Histórico Chalet Gorosave
Museo Municipal Comunitario
Museo Regional de La Laguna
Recinto de la Revolución
Xiximes, A. C.

Libraries in El Castillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Efraín González Luna"0.0
Biblioteca "José García de Letona"0.0
Biblioteca José Santos Valdéz0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal ¨San Juan De Casta¨0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal GRAL. GUADALUPE VICTORIA0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal GRAL. GUADALUPE VICTORIA0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Solidaridad0.0
Biblioteca Seis de Enro0.0
Biblioteca Seis de Enro0.0
Biblioteca UJED Nucleo Universitario0.0
Infoteca0.0
Infoteca Lic. Jacinto faya Viesca0.0
Juan F. Britingham0.0
La Libre0.0
La Libre0.0
Librería del Fondo0.0
Librería del Fondo0.0

Farmers Markets in El Castillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Comercial La Rosa
Los Mercaditos
Mercado Donato Guerra
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Juárez
Morelos

Breweries in El Castillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Chapulteptec
Chapulteptec
Chapulteptec

Stadiums & Teams in El Castillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Castillo

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International AirportTRCMedium Airport
Calaveras AirportSmall Airport
Cuarto Lote Flores AirstripSmall Airport
Dolores AirportSmall Airport
Ejido La Coruña AirportSmall Airport
El Patrocinio AirportSmall Airport
General Jesús Agustín Castro AirportSmall Airport
Mapimí AirportSmall Airport
San Jacinto AirportSmall Airport
Santa Anita AirstripSmall Airport
Tlahualilo de Zaragoza AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Castillo

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AR
ORTHOWHITE
Vidalab

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Castillo

What is the population of El Castillo?

El Castillo has a population of 580 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 367.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Castillo?

El Castillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.2 inches.

How is the job market in El Castillo?

The job market in El Castillo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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