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El Refugio (El Maguey), Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
El Refugio (El Maguey) is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 695. Elevation: 6,585 ft (2,007 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 695 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,585 ft (2,007 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.4281°, -101.7953° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.9 inches (555 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Refugio (El Maguey)
El Refugio (El Maguey) is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 695. The city sits at an elevation of 6,585 feet (2,007 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: El Refugio (El Maguey) vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 22 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,585 ft (2,007 m) |
| Area | 296.6 sq mi (768.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4281°N, 101.7953°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
El Refugio (El Maguey) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (0.2").
Schools in El Refugio (El Maguey)
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez | — | — | — | — |
| Manuel Gomez Morin | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla | — | — | — | — |
| Juan Escutia | — | — | — | — |
| San Rafael | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near El Refugio (El Maguey)
41 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mexicana (Aguascalientes) - 91.3 FM - XHPLA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, AG | 91.3, 91.3 fm | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| ALTERNATIVA 98 98.1 (Aguascalientes) - 98.1 FM - XHNM-FM - Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 98.1 fm, adult alternative | MP3 160 kbps | |
| 100.9 Stereorey (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 100.9 fm, aguascalientes | AAC 32 kbps | |
| AMOR 103.1 (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato | 103.1 fm, acir | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| RADIO BI 88.7 (Aguascalientes) - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 88.7 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 | |
| 101.7 Magia 101 (Aguascalientes) - 101.7 FM - XHUNO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 101.7 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 | |
| 94.5 Radio UAA (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 94.5 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 192 kbps | |
| LG LA GRANDE 95.5 (León) - 95.5 FM - XHELG-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato | 95.5 fm, américa | AAC | |
| UVA 90.5 (Aguascalientes) - 90.5 FM - XHUVA-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG | 1980's, 1980s | MP3 | |
| LA MEXICANA 91.3 (Aguascalientes) - 91.3 FM - XHPLA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 91.3 fm, aguascalientes | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| STEREOREY 100.9 (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 100.9 fm, aguascalientes | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Magia 101 (Aguascalientes) - 101.7 FM - XHUNO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG | 101.7, 101.7 fm | MP3 | |
| La Poderosa (Aguascalientes) - 107.7 FM - XHYZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG | 107.7, 107.7 fm | MP3 | |
| 100.1 La Sanmarqueña (Aguascalientes) - 100.1 FM - XHARZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 100.1 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 96 kbps | |
| MATCH 97.5 (León) - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato | 97.5 fm, aac+ | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| AMOR ES 104.5 (Aguascalientes) - 104.5 FM - XHDC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 104.5 fm, 80s en español | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Imagen Radio | news | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio BI (Aguascalientes) - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG | 88.7, 88.7 fm | MP3 | |
| Hasta que el Cuerpo Aguante Radio (Aguascalientes) - Online - Aguascalientes, AG | aguascalientes, bolero | MP3 64 kbps | |
| LOS40 95.7 (Aguascalientes) - 95.7 FM - XHAGA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 95.7 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 48 kbps | |
| Radio Ranchito (Calvillo) - 99.7 FM - XHPLVI-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Calvillo, Aguascalientes | 99.7 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA PODEROSA 107.7 (Aguascalientes) - 107.7 FM - XHYZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 107.7 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 | |
| RRR 89.5 FM | classic, instrumental | MP3 40 kbps | |
| Exa FM Aguascalientes - 97.3 FM - XHAGC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, AG | 97.3, 97.3 fm | AAC 32 kbps | |
| Alternativa 98 (Aguascalientes) - 98.1 FM - XHNM-FM - Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 98.1 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 160 kbps | |
| ESTÉREO MENDEL 103.7 (Aguascalientes) - 103.7 FM - XHMR-FM - Instituto Mendel - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 103.7 fm, aguascalientes | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| LA SANMARQUEÑA 100.1 (Aguascalientes) - 100.1 FM - XHARZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 100.1 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 96 kbps | |
| LA RANCHERA 106.1 (Aguascalientes) - 106.1 FM - XHLTZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 106.1 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La ranchera 97.3 | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| LA KALIENTE 102.9 (Aguascalientes) - 102.9 FM - XHEY-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 102.9 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 40 kbps | |
| EXA FM 97.3 (Aguascalientes) - 97.3 FM - XHAGC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 97.3 fm, aguascalientes | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radio UAA 94.5 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Universidad (UAA) (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes | 94.5 fm, aguascalientes | MP3 192 kbps | |
| @FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato | 1530 am, 99.3 fm | MP3 | |
| EXTASIS DIGITAL 95.9 (León) - 95.9 FM - XHGTO-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato | 590 am, 70s | MP3 | |
| RADAR 88.9 (León) - 88.9 FM - XHXV-FM - Grupo Radar - León, Guanajuato | 88.9 fm, contemporary hits radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BLU FM 92.3 (León) - 92.3 FM - XHOI-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato | 92.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| ARROBA FM 99.3 (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato | 1530 am, 99.3 fm | MP3 | |
| EXA FM 104.1 (León) - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, Guanajuato | 104.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| W RADIO 1030 (León) - 1030 AM - XEROPJ-AM - GlobalMedia - Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco | 1030 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Imagen Radio 90.5 | news talk | MP3 48 kbps |
Museums in El Refugio (El Maguey)
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa Carlos Agustín Terrés | ||||
| Museo de Arte Sacro |
Libraries in El Refugio (El Maguey)
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Maria Soiné De Helguera | 0.0 |
Stadiums & Teams in El Refugio (El Maguey)
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Refugio (El Maguey)
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aguascalientes International Airport | AGU | Large Airport |
| Guanajuato International Airport | BJX | Large Airport |
| Aeródromo de Campo Cortés | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Tepozán | — | Small Airport |
| Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos Airport | LOM | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Refugio (El Maguey)?
El Refugio (El Maguey) has a population of 695 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 296.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Refugio (El Maguey)?
El Refugio (El Maguey) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.
How is the job market in El Refugio (El Maguey)?
The job market in El Refugio (El Maguey) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.