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El Maluco, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Maluco is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 722. Elevation: 5,246 ft (1,599 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

722 Population 415/sq mi density
5,246 ft Elevation 1,599 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population722
Density415/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,246 ft (1,599 m)
Population722
Population Density415 / sq mi
Elevation5,246 ft (1,599 m)
Coordinates20.4609°, -102.3029°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Maluco

El Maluco is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 722. The city sits at an elevation of 5,246 feet (1,599 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: El Maluco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Maluco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,246 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,246 ft (1,599 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates20.4609°N, 102.3029°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 129 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 105 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 125 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 70 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 114 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 99 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 101 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 49 km
May 19, 2006 4 km NNW of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 93 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 133 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 118 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 73 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 86 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 241 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 272 km
2021 Rick Category 2 207 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 291 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 219 km
2011 Jova Category 2 284 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 281 km
1996 Alma Category 2 274 km
1996 Boris Category 1 196 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 275 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 243 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 89 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 70°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 Maluco 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").

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Schools in El Maluco

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Articulo 3 Constitucional
Cuauhtemoc
Guillermo Prieto
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Amado Nervo
Articulo 3
El Chaveno
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Radio Stations near El Maluco

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 Maluco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in El Maluco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercadito
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal de Arandas
Mercado Municipal La Barca

Stadiums & Teams in El Maluco

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Airports Near El Maluco

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Maluco

What is the population of El Maluco?

El Maluco has a population of 722 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 415 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Maluco?

El Maluco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Maluco?

The job market in El Maluco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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