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El Recodo, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

El Recodo is a small town in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 1,050. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

1,050 Population 4/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
6.6 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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About El Recodo

El Recodo

El Recodo is a Mexican town located in Mazatlán Municipality.
Its current name was given in 1822 due to the angle formed by the Presidio River.
It is located 27.3 kilometers southeast of Mazatlán.
It has a population of 630 inhabitants.
It is located at 55 meters above sea level.
In this town the Banda El Recodo was founded in 1938.
Among its tourist sites, the Church of the Virgin of the Holy Cross stands out, built in 1850 and the house of Don Cruz Lizárraga.
Livestock farming, agriculture and saddlery are practiced in the town.

People

Population1,050
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain6.6 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Population1,050
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates27.0772°, -109.5275°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation6.6 inches (168 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Recodo

El Recodo is a small town in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 1,050. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.6 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: El Recodo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Recodo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 351 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area283.6 sq mi (734.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates27.0772°N, 109.5275°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.6"
83% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.29"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 21, 2024.

Oct 19, 2013 98 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 135 km
Aug 28, 1995 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 133 km
Mar 12, 2003 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico M6.4 120 km
Mar 13, 2007 85 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M6.0 135 km
Feb 25, 2007 94 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.9 136 km
Jan 13, 2013 76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 144 km
Oct 1, 1996 70 km NE of Loreto, Mexico M5.5 148 km
Jan 21, 2022 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico M5.3 137 km
Jan 18, 2001 99 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Apr 18, 2024 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 136 km
May 25, 1992 88 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Sep 3, 1996 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 140 km
Dec 13, 2009 84 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.1 135 km
May 25, 1992 90 km SW of Pozo Dulce, Mexico M5.1 124 km
Apr 17, 2024 86 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Feb 9, 2024 86 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M4.9 139 km
Feb 23, 2007 99 km E of Loreto, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Apr 17, 2024 78 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M4.9 142 km
Jan 4, 2019 72 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Feb 8, 2024 77 km E of Loreto, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Newton (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Newton Category 1 247 km
2014 Odile Category 2 269 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 296 km
2009 Jimena Category 2 288 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 58 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 128 km
2003 Marty Category 1 201 km
1998 Isis Category 1 226 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 153 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 170 km
1986 Newton Category 1 50 km
1986 Paine Category 1 239 km
1982 Paul Category 2 162 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
July 91°F (33°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 85°F (30°C) 4.3 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in

El Recodo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 59°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near El Recodo

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO VIDA 100.1 (Ciudad Obregón) - 100.1 FM - XHCSAE-FM - Radio Vida MX - Ciudad Obregón, Sonora 100.1 fm, ciudad obregón MP3 128 kbps
OREJA FM 102.5 (Obregón) - 102.5 FM - XHIQ-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Obregón, Sonora 102.5 fm, américa MP3
105.3 la ZETA (US) banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Ciudad Obregón) - 99.3 FM - XHOX-FM - Radio Grupo García de León - Ciudad Obregón, Sonora 99.3 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Radio Madera - 96.1 FM [Cd. Madera, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Zeta 105.3 FM (US) regional mexican AAC+ 64 kbps
La Zeta 106.7 (US) AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in El Recodo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Tradicional Profesor

Libraries in El Recodo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in El Recodo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Tienda de María Elena

Stadiums & Teams in El Recodo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Recodo

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciudad Obregón International AirportCENMedium Airport
Aeroservicios La Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Amparan AirstripSmall Airport
Álamos AirportXALSmall Airport
Camahuiroa North AirstripSmall Airport
Camahuiroa South AirstripSmall Airport
Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Club Aereo Del Yaqui AirportSmall Airport
Del Mayo AirportSmall Airport
El Crucero AirportSmall Airport
Familia Baldenebro Jaimes AirportSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aereas Cervantes AirportSmall Airport
Huatabampo Base AirstripSmall Airport
La Huerta AirportSmall Airport
Los Tanques AirportSmall Airport
Navojoa Base AirstripSmall Airport
Navojoa Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Nuestra Señora de Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Pueblo Yaqui AirportSmall Airport
Reyna Diana AirportSmall Airport
San Agustin AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro Labrador AirportSmall Airport
San Joaquin AitportSmall Airport
San Jose de Caramechi AirportSmall Airport
Santa Anita del Yaqui AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara I AirportSmall Airport
Santa Cecilia AirportSmall Airport
Santa Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Solidaridad AirportSmall Airport
Teras AirportSmall Airport
Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Torocobampo AirportSmall Airport
Villa Juárez AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Recodo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Judas Tadeo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Hermosillo

🇲🇽 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 Recodo

What is the population of El Recodo?

El Recodo has a population of 1,050 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 283.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Recodo?

El Recodo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.6 inches.

How is the job market in El Recodo?

The job market in El Recodo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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