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El Espinalillo, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

El Espinalillo is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,051. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,051 Population 1/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
48.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,051
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population1,051
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates16.9847°, -100.1269°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation48.7 inches (1,237 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Espinalillo

El Espinalillo is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,051. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: El Espinalillo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Espinalillo

El Espinalillo has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Feb (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1286 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 20.8° / 32.3° 7.2
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.5° 4.7
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 20.4° / 32.5° 1.6
Apr 27.1°C / 81°F 21.1° / 33.1° 0.3
May 28.5°C / 83°F 23.1° / 33.9° 34.0
Jun 29°C / 84°F 24.3° / 33.8° 229.9
Jul 29°C / 84°F 24.1° / 34° 225.7
Aug 29°C / 84°F 24.2° / 33.8° 282.6
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 24.2° / 33.2° 292.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 33.1° 174.2
Nov 27.9°C / 82°F 22.8° / 33° 25.1
Dec 27°C / 81°F 21.3° / 32.7° 7.5
El Espinalillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area838.0 sq mi (2,170.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.9847°N, 100.1269°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,623 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 101 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 112 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 79 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 71 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 138 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 68 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 137 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 36 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 69 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 77 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 123 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 15 km
Jul 25, 1991 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.8 135 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 73 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 142 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 135 km
Apr 23, 1996 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.6 135 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 67 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

32 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 89 km
2024 John Category 3 49 km
2023 Otis Category 5 24 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 179 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 299 km
2021 Rick Category 2 156 km
2017 Max Category 1 66 km
2015 Marty Category 1 217 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 89 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 194 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 243 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 122 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 290 km
2009 Andres Category 1 285 km
2006 John Category 4 192 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 279 km
2000 Carlotta Category 3 272 km
1998 Lester Category 2 299 km
1997 Rick Category 2 191 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 45 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 61 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 101 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 32 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 14 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 122 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 61 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 38 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 101 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 71 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 88 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 79 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 95 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 32 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 50 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in

El Espinalillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Espinalillo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Juan Alvarez
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Radio Stations near El Espinalillo

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 98.5 (Acapulco) - 98.5 FM - XHMAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 710 am, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 103.9 (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Acapulco) - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 48 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 95.3 (Acapulco) - 95.3 FM - XHEVP-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 95.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 24 kbps
93.7 La Poderosa (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (Acapulco) - 101.5 FM - XHBB-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 101.5 fm, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Acapulco - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo (US) MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.7 (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in El Espinalillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de las 7 regiones
Museo Histórico de Acapulco Fuerte de San Diego

Libraries in El Espinalillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica Mpal. No.22 Alfonso G. Alarcón0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Rosendo Pintos Lacuna0.0

Farmers Markets in El Espinalillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito Santa Cruz
Mercado "El Campanario"
Mercado "Hogar Moderno"
Mercado Bella Vista
Mercado Central de Acapulco
Mercado Constituyentes
Mercado de Artesanías "El Pueblito"
Mercado de Artesanías Papagayo
Mercado de la Progreso
Mercado De Las Crucitas
Mercado De Santa Lucia
Mercado Del Pueblo
Mercado El Parazal
Mercado El Parazal
Mercado Jardín Azteca
Mercado Jardin Mangos
Mercado Jardín Palmas
Mercado María Alba de Vela
Mercado María de la O
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal Coyuca De Benitez
Mercado Municipal de Coyuca
Mercado Municipal Pie De La Cuesta
Mercado Pedregoso
Mercado Publico 12 De Enero
Mercado Ruffo Figueroa
Mercado San Isidro

Clinics in El Espinalillo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud , El Espinalillo

Airports Near El Espinalillo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Atoyac AirstripSmall Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Espinalillo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centros de Integración Juvenil

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Espinalillo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

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 Espinalillo

What is the population of El Espinalillo?

El Espinalillo has a population of 1,051 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 838.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Espinalillo?

El Espinalillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Espinalillo?

The job market in El Espinalillo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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