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El Tamarindo, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

El Tamarindo is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 1,548. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,548 Population 5/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population1,548
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,548
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates21.9581°, -105.2322°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,418 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Tamarindo

El Tamarindo is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 1,548. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: El Tamarindo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Tamarindo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area322.4 sq mi (834.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates21.9581°N, 105.2322°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.38"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 16, 2023.

Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 149 km
Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 89 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 148 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 132 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 134 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 148 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 147 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 105 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 131 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 68 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 36 km
Feb 29, 2004 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 132 km
Aug 12, 2007 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 129 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 119 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 107 km
Apr 26, 2017 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Mar 28, 2017 98 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Sep 15, 2010 89 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 155 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 32 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 123 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 243 km
2021 Nora Category 1 152 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 238 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 299 km
2018 Willa Category 4 99 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 184 km
2011 Jova Category 2 208 km
2006 Lane Category 3 159 km
2006 John Category 2 247 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 21 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 154 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 265 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 91 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 229 km
1989 Kiko Category 1 296 km
1987 Eugene Category 1 252 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 69 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 119 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
June 85°F (29°C) 4.6 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 13.7 in
August 83°F (29°C) 16.4 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 13.1 in
October 84°F (29°C) 4.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in

El Tamarindo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 72°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.4") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Tamarindo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Emiliano Zapata
Fulgencio Diaz Medina
J. Ascencion Hernandez Sojo
Jose Vasconcelos
Vicente Guerrero
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Radio Stations near El Tamarindo

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
@FM (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 100.3 (Tepic) - 100.3 FM - XHTNY-FM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 100.3 fm, américa MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 550 (Tepic) - 550 AM - XEGNAY-AM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 550 am, am MP3
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, Nayarit 104.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, NA 104.9, 104.9 fm MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 98.5 (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
Love FM (Tepic) - 96.1 FM - XHEOO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tepic, Nayarit 96.1 fm, américa MP3 48 kbps
LA PATRONA 94.5 (Santiago) - 94.5 FM - XHSI-FM - Alica Medios - Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit 94.5 fm, alica medios MP3 96 kbps
Tuba Stereo (Tecuala) - 92.5 FM / 570 AM - XHETD-FM / XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Tecuala, NA 570, 570 am MP3

Museums in El Tamarindo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Origen

Farmers Markets in El Tamarindo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes Emma

Gas Stations in El Tamarindo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #904906459

Airports Near El Tamarindo

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Acaponeta AirportSmall Airport
Dolores Nay AirportSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huaynamota AirportSmall Airport
Huazamota AirstripSmall Airport
Jazmines de Coyultita AirstripSmall Airport
Jesus Maria AirportSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Higueras AirportSmall Airport
Las Norias AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul AirportSmall Airport
Los Gavilanes AirportSmall Airport
Mesa de Los Huicholes AirstripSmall Airport
Mesa del Nayar AirportSmall Airport
Nahuatl AirstripSmall Airport
Pista Aérea de TuxpanSmall Airport
San Bias AirportSmall Airport
Teacapán Naval Air Station / Escuinapa National AirportSmall Airport
Zoquipan AirstripSmall 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 Tamarindo

What is the population of El Tamarindo?

El Tamarindo has a population of 1,548 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 322.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Tamarindo?

El Tamarindo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

How is the job market in El Tamarindo?

The job market in El Tamarindo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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