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El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

El Rosario de Arriba is a small town in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 1,704. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,704 Population 8/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
7.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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People

Population1,704
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain7.1 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population1,704
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates30.0603°, -115.7235°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation7.1 inches (181 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Rosario de Arriba

El Rosario de Arriba is a small town in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 1,704. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: El Rosario de Arriba vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Rosario de Arriba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates30.0603°N, 115.7235°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.1"
81% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.38"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

442 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Jun 13, 2025.

Mar 28, 2016 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Aug 30, 2004 100 km SW of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico M5.2 100 km
May 1, 2006 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.1 135 km
Mar 28, 2016 103 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M5.1 140 km
May 1, 2006 113 km ESE of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico M4.9 113 km
Dec 20, 2013 34 km ESE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.8 130 km
May 14, 2008 100 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.8 139 km
May 27, 1992 190km SSE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M4.6 127 km
Jan 13, 1990 96 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.6 125 km
Feb 24, 2009 112 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Feb 24, 1998 60 km ENE of Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Mexico M4.6 131 km
Jan 26, 2011 56 km ENE of Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Jan 21, 2018 104 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Apr 20, 2019 53 km E of San Vicente, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Oct 8, 2009 123 km SSE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.5 150 km
May 14, 2023 24 km W of Las Brisas, Mexico M4.5 117 km
Apr 28, 1999 32 km NE of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico M4.5 32 km
Aug 15, 2016 66 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Mar 29, 2016 82 km SE of San Felipe, Mexico M4.4 148 km
May 11, 2016 36 km ENE of Santa Fé, Mexico M4.4 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Nora (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Nora Category 1 109 km
1984 Marie Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Quintin Volcanic Field (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 52 km
San Luis, Isla Tuff cone 180 m (591 ft) Unknown 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
August 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in

El Rosario de Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in El Rosario de Arriba

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro Emsad El Rosario College

Schools in El Rosario de Arriba

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Francisco I. Madero
Heraclio M Espinoza Num. 41
Padre Salvatierra
Telesecundaria No 107
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Libraries in El Rosario de Arriba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca pública "Alfonso Espinoza Romo"0.0

Hotels in El Rosario de Arriba

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Cactus

Restaurants in El Rosario de Arriba

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Grullense
Mamá Espinoza

Dentists in El Rosario de Arriba

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #10303577223

Gas Stations in El Rosario de Arriba

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near El Rosario de Arriba

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agua Caliente AirstripSmall Airport
Campo de Lorenzo SkyparkSmall Airport
Cañon San Vicente AirportSmall Airport
Cielito Lindo AirportSmall Airport
Colonia Santa Fe de Braulio Maldonado AirportSmall Airport
Dos Amigos AirstripSmall Airport
El Buen Pastor AirstripSmall Airport
El Diamante del Mar AirportSmall Airport
El Pedregal AirstripSmall Airport
El Sacrificio AirportSmall Airport
El Socorrito AirportSmall Airport
Las Palmas AirstripSmall Airport
Los Pinos AirportSmall Airport
Matomí AirportSmall Airport
Mesa El Rosario South AirportSmall Airport
Punta San Carlos AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho El Milagro AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Magaña AirportSmall Airport
San Quintín (Bahía Falsa) AirstripSmall Airport
San Quintín Military AirstripSNQSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 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 Rosario de Arriba

What is the population of El Rosario de Arriba?

El Rosario de Arriba has a population of 1,704 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 202.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Rosario de Arriba?

El Rosario de Arriba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.1 inches.

How is the job market in El Rosario de Arriba?

The job market in El Rosario de Arriba is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

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