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).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 633 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,207 ft (1,587 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.3685°, -102.2155° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.7 inches (450 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,207 ft (1,587 m) |
| Area | 196.8 sq mi (509.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3685°N, 102.2155°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Schools in El Castillo
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Lopez Mateos | - | - | - | - |
| Aquiles Serda�N | - | - | - | - |
| Ignacio Zaragoza | - | - | - | - |
| Juan Escutia | - | - | - | - |
| Melchor Ocampo | - | - | - | - |
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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca el carmen | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica El Carmen | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UNIVA | 0.0 | |||||
| José Ma. Morelos y Pavón | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Castillo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas | |||||
| Mercado Municipal "Gildardo Magaña" |
Stadiums & Teams in El Castillo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Castillo
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guanajuato International Airport | BJX | Large Airport |
| Aeródromo El Tepozán | - | Small Airport |
| El Loreto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Piedad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Cerritos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Gonzalez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ocotlán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajacuaran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tepatitlan Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zamora Airport | ZMM | Small Airport |
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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. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.
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