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El Jacal, Mexico

México · Mexico

El Jacal is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 1,928. Elevation: 8,209 ft (2,502 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,928 Population 16/sq mi density
8,209 ft Elevation 2,502 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,928
Density16/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation8,209 ft (2,502 m)
Population1,928
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation8,209 ft (2,502 m)
Coordinates19.4050°, -100.0894°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Jacal

El Jacal is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 1,928. The city sits at an elevation of 8,209 feet (2,502 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: El Jacal vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Jacal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,209 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,209 ft (2,502 m)
Area123.1 sq mi (318.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates19.4050°N, 100.0894°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

223 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 122 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 134 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 148 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 138 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 115 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 142 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 120 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 142 km
Jan 15, 2015 13 km SW of Amuco de la Reforma, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 85 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 140 km
Apr 8, 2021 4 km ESE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 270 km
2024 John Category 2 236 km
2023 Otis Category 5 191 km
2021 Rick Category 2 249 km
2021 Grace Category 1 278 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 271 km
1996 Alma Category 2 289 km
1996 Boris Category 1 233 km
1993 Gert Category 2 265 km
1984 Odile Category 2 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 17 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 48 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 107 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 146 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 154 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 160 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
April 56°F (14°C) 0.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 58°F (15°C) 6.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 8.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 7.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest

El Jacal has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near El Jacal

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México 103.7 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, crystal AAC+ 64 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary hits MP3 96 kbps
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México 92.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary MP3 96 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México 102.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 91.7, 91.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 1600, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
UniRadio 99.7 radio college MP3 96 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Jacal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueología
Museo Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza

Libraries in El Jacal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Digital de Amanalco0.0
Biblioteca Pública Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza0.0
Espacio Odisea0.0

Farmers Markets in El Jacal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Plaza Juárez
Tienda Comunitaria

Gas Stations in El Jacal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #188425408

Breweries in El Jacal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Makaá
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in El Jacal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Jacal

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall 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 Jacal

What is the population of El Jacal?

El Jacal has a population of 1,928 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 123.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Jacal?

El Jacal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Jacal?

The job market in El Jacal is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

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