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El Rosario, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

El Rosario is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 1,330. Elevation: 2,549 ft (777 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,330 Population 6/sq mi density
2,549 ft Elevation 777 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About El Rosario

El Rosario

El Rosario is an at-grade station on the Mexico City Metro. It is located in Azcapotzalco borough, in the northern reaches of Mexico City. It serves as the terminal for both Lines 6 and 7.

People

Population1,330
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)
Population1,330
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)
Coordinates20.8920°, -104.4684°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,048 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Rosario

El Rosario is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 1,330. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet (777 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: El Rosario vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Rosario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)
Area240.3 sq mi (622.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates20.8920°N, 104.4684°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 2, 2023.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 45 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 102 km
Oct 2, 2023 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 145 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 84 km
May 5, 2013 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 138 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 107 km
Nov 9, 1995 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico M4.3 147 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 135 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 126 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 81 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 99 km
Dec 26, 1995 8 km NNE of Campo Acosta, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 49 km
Nov 24, 2013 2 km NNW of El Tequesquite, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Sep 3, 2001 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.1 133 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 92 km
May 14, 2012 8 km W of Purificación, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 25 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 289 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 162 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 234 km
2021 Nora Category 1 102 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 215 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 180 km
2018 Willa Category 5 239 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 44 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 299 km
2013 Erick Category 1 262 km
2012 Bud Category 2 246 km
2011 Jova Category 2 104 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 233 km
2009 Andres Category 1 279 km
2006 Lane Category 3 202 km
2006 John Category 3 231 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 132 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 211 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 222 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 114 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 26 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 48 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 177 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 7.5 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 10.8 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 9.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Rosario

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Domingo Becerra Rubio
Emiliano Zapata
Escuela Emiliano Zapata
Francisco I. Madero
Lic. Benito Jua�Rez
Secundaria Tecnica Agropecuaria Num. 50
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Radio Stations near El Rosario

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Libraries in El Rosario

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Emilio M. González0.0
Biblioteca Pública Everardo Peña Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in El Rosario

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Jala

Stadiums & Teams in El Rosario

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Rosario

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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

What is the population of El Rosario?

El Rosario has a population of 1,330 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 240.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Rosario?

El Rosario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.

How is the job market in El Rosario?

The job market in El Rosario is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

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