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El Castillo, Mexico
Guanajuato · Mexico
El Castillo is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 2,878. Elevation: 6,004 ft (1,830 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Castillo
El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcan, is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates the center of the Chichen Itza archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán. The temple building is more formally designated by archaeologists as Chichen Itza Structure 5B18.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 2,878 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,004 ft (1,830 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.5807°, -100.4930° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guanajuato |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.6 inches (421 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Castillo
El Castillo is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 2,878. The city sits at an elevation of 6,004 feet (1,830 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: El Castillo vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 92 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,004 ft (1,830 m) |
| Area | 70.3 sq mi (182.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5807°N, 100.4930°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 134 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 154 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near El Castillo
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato | 88.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato | 92.9 fm, 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 | |
| YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán | 2000s, 80s | AAC | |
| MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro | 97.9 fm, acir | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Querétaro | queretaro | AAC 98 kbps | |
| W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato | 90.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro | 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro | 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT | 1310, 1310 am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro | 1310 am, 1980's | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR | 98.7, 98.7 fm | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT | 88.7, 88.7 fm | AAC | |
| La Jefa 98.7 FM | folk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán | 89.9 fm, américa | AAC | |
| EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato | 104.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato | - | MP3 | |
| EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro | 99.1 fm, américa | MP3 160 kbps |
Museums in El Castillo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capilla de la Virgen Dolorosa | ||||
| Centro Cultural Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Querétaro | ||||
| Convento de la Santa Cruz | ||||
| Galería Libertad | ||||
| Museo Arqueologico Dr German | ||||
| Museo Casa de la Zacatecana | ||||
| Museo de Arte | ||||
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Querétaro | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro | ||||
| Museo de Bichos | ||||
| Museo de Calendario | ||||
| Museo de la Ciudad | ||||
| Museo de la Magia del Pasado | ||||
| Museo de la Restauración de la República | ||||
| Museo de los Conspiradores | ||||
| MUSEO DEL CERRITO | ||||
| Museo Fundación Santiago Carbonell | ||||
| Museo Regional de Querétaro | ||||
| Rubén Gonzáles |
Libraries in El Castillo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Área Infantil de la Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Antonio Plaza | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Campus Juriquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco Cervantes | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Heraclio Cabrera | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Querétaro 2000 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Roberto Ruíz Obregón (Edificio VI) | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UNAM del Campus Juriquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cultural Manuel Gomez Morin | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildardo Rangel Andrade | 0.0 | |||||
| Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería el Rey | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Castillo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 de Octubre | |||||
| Mercado "El Tepetate" | |||||
| Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria" | |||||
| Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria" | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Madero | |||||
| Mercado de Madero | |||||
| Mercado El Pueblito | |||||
| Mercado El Pueblito | |||||
| Mercado Escobedo | |||||
| Mercado Escobedo | |||||
| Mercado Garambullo | |||||
| Mercado Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado La Cruz | |||||
| Mercado Miguel Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca | |||||
| Mercado San Juan | |||||
| Mercado Terminal Autobuses Queretaro | |||||
| Mercado Viejo | |||||
| Tianguis de los Lunes | |||||
| Tianguis de los Martes | |||||
| TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES | |||||
| TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES | |||||
| Tianguis La Hormiga | |||||
| Tianguis La Hormiga |
Cafes in El Castillo
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Castillo
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Castillo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modelorama |
Stadiums & Teams in El Castillo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Castillo
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | MLM | Large Airport |
| Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | QRO | Large Airport |
| Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport | CYW | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Jaguey | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Roca | - | Small Airport |
| Cadereyta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isaac Castro Sahade Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Begoña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quinta Palos Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Castillo
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de rehabilitación | ||
| Clínica de Especialidades Médicas | ||
| Clínica Médica Carretas | ||
| Dr Gerardo Menocal Tobias | ||
| Mundo Wellness Fisoterapia | ||
| Sanatorio del ángel | ||
| Sanatorio Guadalupe | ||
| Shopo | ||
| TEC100 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Castillo
What is the population of El Castillo?
El Castillo has a population of 2,878 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 70.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Castillo?
El Castillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.
How is the job market in El Castillo?
The job market in El Castillo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 92 business establishments in the area.