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El Mentidero, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Mentidero is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,406. Elevation: 2,907 ft (886 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1,406 Population 304/sq mi density
2,907 ft Elevation 886 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
37.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,406
Density304/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation2,907 ft (886 m)
Population1,406
Population Density304 / sq mi
Elevation2,907 ft (886 m)
Coordinates19.7704°, -104.2929°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation37.4 inches (949 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Mentidero

El Mentidero is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,406. The city sits at an elevation of 2,907 feet (886 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: El Mentidero vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Mentidero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,907 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,907 ft (886 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates19.7704°N, 104.2929°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

310 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 80 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 113 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 107 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 118 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 111 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 106 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 101 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 81 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 99 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 94 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 116 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 111 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 116 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 94 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 70 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 75 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 92 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 134 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

31 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 108 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 165 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 235 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 278 km
2021 Rick Category 2 247 km
2021 Nora Category 1 105 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 173 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 75 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 66 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 176 km
2013 Erick Category 1 177 km
2012 Bud Category 3 159 km
2011 Jova Category 3 83 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 109 km
2009 Andres Category 1 161 km
2006 John Category 4 175 km
2006 Lane Category 3 186 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 231 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 251 km
1996 Alma Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 83 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 80 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 60 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 42 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 133 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 103 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 113 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 78 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 76 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 110 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in

El Mentidero has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Mentidero

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Venustiano Carranza
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Radio Stations near El Mentidero

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 102.3 (Autlán) - 102.3 FM - XHANU-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Autlán, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in El Mentidero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Alatorre0.0

Farmers Markets in El Mentidero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal Fulgencio Zamora
Nicolás Bravo

Stadiums & Teams in El Mentidero

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Airports Near El Mentidero

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Cuixmala AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez 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 Mentidero

What is the population of El Mentidero?

El Mentidero has a population of 1,406 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Mentidero?

El Mentidero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Mentidero?

The job market in El Mentidero is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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