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El Castillo, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

El Castillo is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 2,208. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2,208 Population 8/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About El Castillo

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

Population2,208
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population2,208
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates23.1950°, -106.3384°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Castillo

El Castillo is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 2,208. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: El Castillo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Castillo

El Castillo has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.7°C), the coldest is Feb (20.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 818 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.3° 22.5
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 14.5° / 26° 10.4
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 15.5° / 26.9° 2.3
Apr 22.9°C / 73°F 17.5° / 28.3° 0.1
May 26.1°C / 79°F 21.1° / 31.1° 0.1
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.1° / 32.6° 37.3
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33.6° 152.9
Aug 29.7°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33.9° 236.1
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 25.2° / 33.4° 255.9
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.8° 63.7
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.4° 33.0
Dec 21.2°C / 70°F 15.3° / 27.1° 3.5
El Castillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area292.7 sq mi (758.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates23.1950°N, 106.3384°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 3, 2024.

Nov 13, 2001 109 km SW of Barrón, Mexico M6.1 112 km
Apr 1, 1991 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico M5.6 115 km
Dec 8, 2000 131 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M5.5 136 km
Nov 13, 2001 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.8 99 km
Dec 5, 2000 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Jul 27, 1994 133 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Dec 5, 2000 144 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Feb 15, 2001 128 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.5 133 km
Sep 2, 1994 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.5 121 km
Dec 30, 2000 122 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.4 127 km
Oct 3, 2024 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Jul 27, 1994 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.3 110 km
Mar 10, 2002 112 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 116 km
Sep 2, 1994 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 96 km
Feb 16, 2023 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Aug 1, 1994 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.0 78 km
Jul 27, 1994 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 75 km
Feb 15, 2001 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 112 km
Jul 28, 1994 92 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.8 98 km
May 6, 2008 124 km SW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 149 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 41 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 65 km
2021 Olaf Category 1 279 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 261 km
2018 Willa Category 3 78 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 215 km
2006 Lane Category 3 79 km
2006 John Category 3 274 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 261 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 176 km
1999 Greg Category 1 284 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 181 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 246 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 261 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 89 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 168 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 179 km
1986 Paine Category 2 267 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
June 83°F (29°C) 1.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 8.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 8.6 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 8.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in

El Castillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Castillo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CETMAR
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Radio Stations near El Castillo

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 105.1 (Mazatlán) - 105.1 FM - XHERJ-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Mazatlán, Sinaloa 105.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
GLOBO 97.9 (Mazatlán) - 97.9 FM - XHMMS-FM - Grupo RSN - Mazatlán, Sinaloa 97.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Lupe 92.1 FM Mazatlán adult hits, baladas en español AAC 125 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 93.1 (Mazatlán) - 93.1 FM -XHMZT-FM - Grupo Siete - Mazatlán, Sinaloa 93.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 88.9 (Mazatlán) - 88.9 FM - XHFIL-FM - MegaRadio - Mazatlán, Sinaloa 88.9 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 104.3 (Mazatlán) - 104.3 FM - XHENX-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Mazatlán, Sinaloa 104.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Castillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CICMA Centro de Innovación Cultural Mazatlán
CICMA Centro de Innovación Cultural Mazatlán
Michael Gallery
Michael Gallery
MUNBA Museo Nacional de la Ballena
MUNBA Museo Nacional de la Ballena
Museo Arqueológico Mazatlán
Museo Arqueológico Mazatlán
Museo Comunitario "Gral. Domingo Rubi"
Museo de Arte de Mazatlán
Museo de Arte de Mazatlán
Museo El Rincón de Pedro Infante
Museo El Rincón de Pedro Infante
Museo Que viva Sinaloa
Museo Que viva Sinaloa
Observatorio 1873 Mazatlán
Observatorio 1873 Mazatlán
Sea Shell City
Sea Shell City

Libraries in El Castillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Antigua biblioteca0.0
Antigua biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ing. Manuel Bonilla0.0
Biblioteca UAS0.0

Farmers Markets in El Castillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cruise Vessel Terminal
Mercado López Mateos
Mercado Municipal El Conchi
Mercado Municipal Miguel Hidalgo
OxxO

Gas Stations in El Castillo

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Combustoleos De Sinaloa
MX #848319286
MX #848319303
Pemex
Santa Lucia Gas Station

Stadiums & Teams in El Castillo

TeamLeagueDivision
Cancha Germán Evers
Estadio de Mazatlán
Estadio Teodoro Mariscal
Lienzo Charro
Plaza de Toros

Airports Near El Castillo

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Rafael Buelna International AirportMZTLarge Airport
Campo El Patole AirportSmall Airport
Ejidal AirstripSmall Airport
El Palmarito AirstripSmall Airport
El Rosario AirstripSmall Airport
Elota AirstripSmall Airport
Mazatlan Aerospace Park AirportSmall Airport
Mazfly S.C. AirportSmall Airport
San Ignacio AirportSmall Airport
Teacapán Naval Air Station / Escuinapa National AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 2,208 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 292.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Castillo?

El Castillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Castillo?

The job market in El Castillo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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