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El Chanal, Mexico
Colima · Mexico
El Chanal is a small town in Colima, Mexico with a population of 820. Elevation: 2,162 ft (659 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 820 |
| Population Density | 79 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.2947°, -103.7058° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Colima |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.0 inches (890 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Chanal
El Chanal is a small town in Mexico (Colima) with a population of 820. The city sits at an elevation of 2,162 feet (659 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: El Chanal vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 26 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in El Chanal
El Chanal has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 884 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,162 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2947°N, 103.7058°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 33 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 59 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 71 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 43 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 117 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 25 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 122 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 72 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 102 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 26 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in |
El Chanal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.0").
Schools in El Chanal
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aniceto Castellanos | — | — | — | — |
| Florentino Lugo | — | — | — | — |
| Lorenzo Villa Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Maria Del Refugio Morales | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Chanal
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL | 96.3, 96.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán | 95.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz | 93.1 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz | 99.5 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco | 95.1 fm, amor es | MP3 40 kbps | |
| Radio Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL | bailable, dance | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima | 98.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima | 99.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima | 90.5 fm, banda | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM | banda, banda norteña | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima | colima, colima city | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL | 92.5, 92.5 fm | UNKNOWN 250 kbps | |
| EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima | 99.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima | 98.9 fm, clásicos | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz | 93.1 fm, américa | MP3 |
Museums in El Chanal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Jorge Chávez Carrillo | ||||
| Museo de Artes Populares | ||||
| Museo de Artes Populares "María Teresa Pomar" | ||||
| Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología Xoloitzcuintle | ||||
| Museo de las Culturas de Occidente "María Ahumada de Gómez" | ||||
| Museo Fernando del Paso | ||||
| Museo Griselda Álvarez | ||||
| Museo Nacional de la Escultura Sebastian | ||||
| Museo Palacio de Colima | ||||
| Museo Regional de Historia de Colima | ||||
| Museo Universitario Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo | ||||
| Museo Universitario Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo | ||||
| Salón del títere "Rosa María Espinal" |
Libraries in El Chanal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archivo Histórico del Estado de Colima | 0.0 | |||||
| Archivo Histórico del Municipio de Colima | 0.0 | |||||
| Área de la Salud | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca "Herminio Candelario" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Campus Colima "Lic. Francisco Velasco Curiel" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central Estatal "Profra. Rafaela Suárez" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Ciencias "Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Ciencias "Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Ciencias Aplicadas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Ciencias Biomédicas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Ciencias Políticas y Jurídicas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca de Ciencias Sociales | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca La Caja | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal "María del Refugio Morales" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Maestro Victoriano Guzmán" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Real Centenario | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca Universidad de Colima | 0.0 | |||||
| Hemeroteca y Archivo Histórico de la Universidad de Colima | 0.0 | |||||
| Piedra Rosa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Chanal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Albarrada | |||||
| Mercado El Manchón | |||||
| Mercado Francisco Villa | |||||
| Mercado Gral. Manuel Álvarez | |||||
| Mercado José Juárez Martinez | |||||
| Mercado Obregón | |||||
| Mercado Placetas "Constituyente Francisco Ramírez Villarreal" |
Restaurants in El Chanal
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Chanal
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in El Chanal
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in El Chanal
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Chanal
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Chanal
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in El Chanal
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in El Chanal
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in El Chanal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería de Colima | ||||
| Volcánika Cervecería | ||||
| Volcánika Cervecería |
Stadiums & Teams in El Chanal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Chanal
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport | CLQ | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Aerofumigaciones Narvaez | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo C.P.A. Roberto Nevarez Dominguez | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Cerro de Ortega | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Jabalí | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Elévate | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Joya Brun | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Tigrera | — | Small Airport |
| Agricola La Tuxcana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Autlán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coahuayana Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Petacal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Colonia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pablo L. Sidar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Gabriel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zapotiltic - Tuxpan Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in El Chanal
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Apac Colima Centro Integral de Rehabilitación IAP | ||
| Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial (CREE) | ||
| Clínica para adicciones "Un paso hacia la recuperación" | ||
| Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación | ||
| Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación de Comala | ||
| Unidad de Rehabilitación Dr. José Ismael Mariscal |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Chanal
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| La Resurrección |
Quick Facts
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9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Chanal
What is the population of El Chanal?
El Chanal has a population of 820 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Chanal?
El Chanal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.
How is the job market in El Chanal?
The job market in El Chanal is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area.