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El Tecuán, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

El Tecuán is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 547. Elevation: 5,725 ft (1,745 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

547 Population 2/sq mi density
5,725 ft Elevation 1,745 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
15.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population547
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation5,725 ft (1,745 m)
Population547
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,725 ft (1,745 m)
Coordinates20.8264°, -101.8643°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation15.9 inches (403 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Tecuán

El Tecuán is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 547. The city sits at an elevation of 5,725 feet (1,745 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: El Tecuán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Tecuán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,725 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,725 ft (1,745 m)
Area352.5 sq mi (913.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.8264°N, 101.8643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 142 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 31 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 103 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 133 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 117 km
Aug 24, 2002 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico M3.7 138 km
Jan 17, 2008 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M3.7 147 km
Apr 12, 2003 5 km W of Pamatácuaro, Mexico M3.6 137 km
Apr 12, 2003 4 km NNE of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M3.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 285 km
2021 Rick Category 1 252 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 266 km
1996 Boris Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Tecuán has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Tecuán

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AMOR 103.1 (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 103.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
LG LA GRANDE 95.5 (León) - 95.5 FM - XHELG-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 95.5 fm, américa AAC
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
Imagen Radio news MP3 48 kbps
MATCH 97.5 (León) - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 97.5 fm, aac+ AAC+ 56 kbps
Imagen Radio 90.5 news talk MP3 48 kbps
W RADIO 1030 (León) - 1030 AM - XEROPJ-AM - GlobalMedia - Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco 1030 am, am MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (León) - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, Guanajuato 104.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.3 (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
BLU FM 92.3 (León) - 92.3 FM - XHOI-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 88.9 (León) - 88.9 FM - XHXV-FM - Grupo Radar - León, Guanajuato 88.9 fm, contemporary hits radio MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 95.9 (León) - 95.9 FM - XHGTO-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
@FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3

Museums in El Tecuán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anillo de Hierro
Museo de Jalpa de Cánovas
Museo Hermenegildo Bustos

Libraries in El Tecuán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Casa de la Cultura0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in El Tecuán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Manuel Doblado
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Manuel G. Aranda
Tianguis Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in El Tecuán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Tecuán

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge 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
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
El Loreto Airport-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in El Tecuán

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de rehabilitacion Santa Rita de Casia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 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 Tecuán

What is the population of El Tecuán?

El Tecuán has a population of 547 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 352.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Tecuán?

El Tecuán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Tecuán?

The job market in El Tecuán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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