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El Castillo, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Castillo is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 633. Elevation: 5,207 ft (1,587 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

633 Population 3/sq mi density
5,207 ft Elevation 1,587 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population633
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,207 ft (1,587 m)
Population633
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,207 ft (1,587 m)
Coordinates20.3685°, -102.2155°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Castillo

El Castillo is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 633. The city sits at an elevation of 5,207 feet (1,587 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: El Castillo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Castillo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,207 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,207 ft (1,587 m)
Area196.8 sq mi (509.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates20.3685°N, 102.2155°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 95 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 119 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 134 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 76 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 122 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 58 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 87 km
May 19, 2006 4 km NNW of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 102 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 251 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 269 km
2021 Rick Category 2 197 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 295 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 228 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 280 km
2011 Jova Category 1 292 km
1996 Alma Category 2 264 km
1996 Boris Category 1 186 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 273 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 251 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 75 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in

El Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Castillo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Aquiles Serda�N
Ignacio Zaragoza
Juan Escutia
Melchor Ocampo
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Radio Stations near El Castillo

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in El Castillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno"0.0
Biblioteca UNIVA0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in El Castillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado Municipal "Gildardo Magaña"

Stadiums & Teams in El Castillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Castillo

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Castillo

What is the population of El Castillo?

El Castillo has a population of 633 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 196.8 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 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Castillo?

The job market in El Castillo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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