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El Ranchito, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Ranchito is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,255. Elevation: 299 ft (91 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1,255 Population 541/sq mi density
299 ft Elevation 91 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
50.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,255
Density541/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Population1,255
Population Density541 / sq mi
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Coordinates20.7329°, -105.1507°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation50.7 inches (1,287 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Ranchito

El Ranchito is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,255. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: El Ranchito vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Ranchito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density541/sq mi
Coordinates20.7329°N, 105.1507°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 9, 2024.

Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 127 km
Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 117 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 115 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 101 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 139 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 110 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 119 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 116 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 91 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 108 km
Nov 3, 1995 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Dec 21, 1995 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Oct 25, 1995 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 94 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 113 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 114 km
Oct 2, 2023 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 96 km
Apr 3, 1998 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.4 131 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 57 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 102 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 169 km
2021 Nora Category 1 30 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 151 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 164 km
2018 Willa Category 5 193 km
2016 Newton Category 1 280 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 82 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 290 km
2013 Erick Category 1 205 km
2012 Bud Category 2 207 km
2011 Jova Category 2 72 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 229 km
2009 Andres Category 1 262 km
2006 Lane Category 3 129 km
2006 John Category 3 167 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 92 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 141 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 83 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 36 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 80 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in Warmest
July 80°F (26°C) 12.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in

El Ranchito has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Ranchito

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Juarez
Gabriel Flores Garcia
Narciso Mendoza
Diego Rivera
Rancho Nacar
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Radio Stations near El Ranchito

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MIX 92.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 92.7 FM - XHVAY-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puerto Vallarta - 91.1 FM - XHPTOJ-FM - Radiópolis - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 91.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
W RADIO 90.3 (Puerto Vallarta) - 90.3 FM - XHPVA-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 90.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 96.7 FM - XHCCBA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (Puerto Vallarta) - 89.9 FM - XHCCBB-FM - Álica Medios - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 89.9 fm, alica medios MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Ranchito

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ChocoMuseo
House Museum Manuel Lepe
Museo Histórico Naval
Museo Peter Gray

Libraries in El Ranchito

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Bibloteca Pública Municipal Jarretaderas0.0
Bibloteca Pública Municipal Jarretaderas0.0

Farmers Markets in El Ranchito

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
5 de Diciembre
Mercado D'Artesanias Pueblo Viejo
Mercado D'Artesanias Pueblo Viejo
Mercado Municipal Bucerías
Mercado Municipal Rio Cuale
Mercado Municipal Rio Cuale
Pueblo Viejo
Pueblo Viejo
Sunday Market

Cafes in El Ranchito

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near El Ranchito

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Mayto Ing. Leo Jiménez AirportSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Banderas AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Ranchito

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CMQ Hospital Centro
Médicos de la bahía
Vallarta Gay Clinic

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 Ranchito

What is the population of El Ranchito?

El Ranchito has a population of 1,255 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 541 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Ranchito?

El Ranchito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Ranchito?

The job market in El Ranchito is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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