El Plan, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Plan is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,673. Elevation: 4,501 ft (1,372 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2,673 Population 1,736/sq mi density

4,501 ft Elevation 1,372 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

24.4 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,673

Density1,736/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)

Rain24.4 in/yr

Sunny Days355/yr

Elevation4,501 ft (1,372 m)

Population	2,673
Population Density	1,736 / sq mi
Elevation	4,501 ft (1,372 m)
Coordinates	20.4181°, -103.6068°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Jalisco
Average Temperature	68°F (20°C)
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation	24.4 inches (621 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Plan

El Plan is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,673. The city sits at an elevation of 4,501 feet (1,372 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 86 business establishments.

Income: El Plan vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.8%
	50% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	86

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Plan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,501 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	68.0°F
	26% above Mexico avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,501 ft (1,372 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	1,736/sq mi
Coordinates	20.4181°N, 103.6068°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"

36% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.91"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992	8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico	M5.3	118 km
Sep 28, 1996	1 km W of Tonila, Mexico	M4.7	110 km
Mar 5, 1998	12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico	M4.6	71 km
May 30, 2005	7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico	M4.5	105 km
May 11, 2016	3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico	M4.5	39 km
Apr 16, 2025	5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico	M4.5	108 km
Jun 24, 1994	10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico	M4.4	139 km
Aug 28, 1991	14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico	M4.3	146 km
Apr 29, 2017	11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico	M4.3	137 km
Jan 11, 2011	2 km NE of Comala, Mexico	M4.3	120 km
Oct 25, 1992	1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico	M4.2	98 km
May 18, 2012	1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico	M4.2	31 km
Aug 1, 1994	5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico	M4.2	142 km
Sep 17, 2002	4 km NE of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico	M4.2	140 km
Jun 5, 2005	2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico	M4.2	107 km
Dec 12, 2001	0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico	M4.2	93 km
Oct 13, 2003	9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico	M4.2	74 km
May 29, 2000	9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico	M4.2	132 km
Jul 24, 2000	5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico	M4.1	75 km
May 7, 1998	7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico	M4.1	106 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 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	225 km
2022	Roslyn	Category 4	264 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	244 km
2021	Nora	Category 1	188 km
2021	Enrique	Category 1	265 km
2019	Lorena	Category 1	176 km
2015	Patricia	Category 5	83 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	264 km
2013	Erick	Category 1	278 km
2012	Bud	Category 2	260 km
2011	Jova	Category 2	150 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	198 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	257 km
2006	John	Category 3	276 km
2006	Lane	Category 1	279 km
2002	Kenna	Category 4	234 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	297 km
1996	Hernan	Category 1	194 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	241 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1932	CENTRAL MEXICO	Earthquake	10.0 m	400	94 km
1932	CENTRAL MEXICO	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	149 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (101 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Colima	Stratovolcano(es)	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	2019	101 km
Ceboruco	Stratovolcano	2,280 m (7,480 ft)	1875	122 km
Mascota Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,560 m (8,399 ft)	Unknown	129 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	63°F (17°C)	0.2 in
March	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
May	74°F (23°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
June	74°F (23°C)	6.0 in
July	70°F (21°C)	7.9 in	Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	6.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	5.4 in
October	68°F (20°C)	2.0 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.5 in
December	62°F (16°C)	0.3 in

El Plan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Plan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Justo Sierra	—	—	—	—
Valentin Gomez Farias	—	—	—	—
Valentin Gomez Farias	—	—	—	—
escuela "JUSTO SIERRA"	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near El Plan

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM	entrevistas, news	MP3 64 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	90.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 56 kbps
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	103.5 fm, américa	MP3
City Pop Guadalajara	citypop, kpop	MP3
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta	cumbia, tropical	AAC
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	91.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	107.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco	américa, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	97.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	98.7 fm, adult contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1150 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
Internet Public Radio	artist, arts	MP3 256 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	105.9 fm, 1970s	MP3
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	—	AAC+ 56 kbps
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco	102.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	820 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1310 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1150 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
millenium bella musica	classical	AAC+ 128 kbps
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	94.7 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	88.7 fm, @fm	MP3
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco	—	MP3 128 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1010 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	93.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7	family, latin	AAC+ 128 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	101.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	95.9 fm, américa	MP3 160 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	89.9 fm, américa	MP3
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	91.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC	700, 700 am	AAC+ 32 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	101.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	580 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco	1210 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	101.9 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco	105.5 fm, ameca	MP3
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1310 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	960 am, am	MP3
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio	preguntale a gonzalo	MP3 320 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	américa, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1250 am, am	AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	102.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	97.9 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	760 am, am	AAC+ 56 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco	105.5 fm, ameca	MP3

Museums in El Plan

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Museo del pino

Libraries in El Plan

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca infantil.		0.0
Biblioteca ITESO		0.0
Biblioteca Magdalena Sofía		0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFESOR GABBRIEL BARRETO VISCAINO		0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA		0.0
Biblioteca Pública		0.0
Biblioteca Pública		0.0
Biblioteca Publica #2		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 'Profa. María del Refugio Pérez de la Torre'		0.0
Biloteca		0.0
Biloteca		0.0
Biloteca		0.0
Iluminatorium		0.0

Farmers Markets in El Plan

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
AAA (Triple A)
mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado de San Antonio
Mercado El Señor Grande
Mercado El Señor Grande
Mercado El Señor Grande
Mercado El Señor Grande
Mercado Jaime Torres Bodet
Mercado Las Fuentes
Mercado Municipal "18 de Marzo"
Mercado Municipal de Zacoalco de Torres
Mercado Sebastian Allende
Mercado Severo Diaz
plaza
Plaza Abastos del Sol
Tianguis del Sol
Tianguis las Alamedas
Tianguis Loma Bonita End Point (Rought Estimate)
Tianguis Loma Bonita End Point (Rought Estimate)
Tianguis Loma Bonita End Point (Rought Estimate)
Tianguis Montemorelos
Tianguis Montemorelos

Gas Stations in El Plan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GASOPOLIS

MX #8362609894

Banks in El Plan

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BANORTE IXE

CAJERO AUTOMÁTICO BANORTE IXE

Breweries in El Plan

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
cerveceria betitos
Cervecería Modelo de Guadalajara

Stadiums & Teams in El Plan

Team	League	Division




Complejo Panamericano de Tenis
Estadio de Tenis Metropolitano

Airports Near El Plan

11 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Guadalajara International Airport	GDL	Large Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana Airport	—	Small Airport
Autlán Airport	—	Small Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport	—	Small Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Cerritos Airport	—	Small Airport
Pacana Airport	—	Small Airport
Paco Airport	—	Small Airport
San Gabriel Airport	—	Small Airport
Vientos de la Vega Airport	—	Small Airport
Zapopan Air Force Base	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in El Plan

12 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Alphabiotico
Centro de Rehabilitiacion Infantil Teletón (CRIT Occidente)
Clinica #46
Clinica #46
CRIT Occidente
Núcleo Médico Copérnico
Núcleo Médico La Roca
Nucleo Médico Santo Tomás
Núcleo Médico Vives
Sigue Fisioterapia Efectiva Centro Acuático
Unebi
Unebi

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 Plan

What is the population of El Plan?

El Plan has a population of 2,673 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,736 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Plan?

El Plan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Plan?

The job market in El Plan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 86 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Acatlán de Juárez 10,461 pop · 1.1 mi Bellavista 7,163 pop · 2.2 mi Villa Corona 7,603 pop · 3.7 mi Villa de los Niños 1,490 pop · 4.3 mi Cofradía 1,772 pop · 4.9 mi El Molino 1,820 pop · 5.1 mi Santa Cruz de la Loma (Tepetates) 1,290 pop · 6.1 mi Atotonilco el Bajo 2,466 pop · 6.4 mi San Isidro Mazatepec 3,655 pop · 7.2 mi Santa Cruz de las Flores 11,204 pop · 8.0 mi General Andrés Figueroa 2,164 pop · 8.2 mi Juan Gil Preciado 2,258 pop · 8.4 mi Estipac 2,618 pop · 8.4 mi Huejotitán 1,129 pop · 8.9 mi

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