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El Terrero, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

El Terrero is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,063. Elevation: 1,142 ft (348 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,063 Population 3/sq mi density
1,142 ft Elevation 348 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About El Terrero



El Terrero de la Labor is a small rural town located in the municipality of Calvillo, in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, coordinates: Latitude 22.024722 Longitude -102.671944. Its population is officially 414, but varies due to seasonal immigration to the United States, mainly towards the states of Oklahoma, Illinois, and California. It is situated between the towns of Palo Alto de la Labor and Puerta de Fragua.

People

Population1,063
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Population1,063
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Coordinates17.1235°, -99.3480°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Terrero

El Terrero is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,063. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet (348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: El Terrero vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Terrero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area373.8 sq mi (968.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.1235°N, 99.3480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,913 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 89 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 138 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 149 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 79 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 149 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 32 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 112 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 120 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 92 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 125 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 111 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 137 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 69 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 15 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 116 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 76 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 86 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 6 km
2024 John Category 3 25 km
2023 Otis Category 5 67 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 263 km
2021 Rick Category 2 239 km
2017 Max Category 1 60 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 160 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 277 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 169 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 166 km
2006 John Category 4 252 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 40 km
1997 Rick Category 2 181 km
1996 Boris Category 1 160 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 222 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 45 km
1984 Odile Category 2 165 km
1983 Lorena Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 28 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 114 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 39 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 69 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 71 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 74 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 28 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 48 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 89 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 18 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 140 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 138 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 25 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 69 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 134 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 13.2 in
October 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Terrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near El Terrero

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 98.5 (Acapulco) - 98.5 FM - XHMAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 710 am, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 103.9 (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 99.7 (Chilpancingo) - 99.7 FM - XHEPI-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 23 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Acapulco) - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 48 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 95.3 (Acapulco) - 95.3 FM - XHEVP-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 95.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 24 kbps
93.7 La Poderosa (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (Acapulco) - 101.5 FM - XHBB-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 101.5 fm, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Acapulco - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo (US) MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.7 (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
DSS RADIO 107.9 (Chilpancingo) - 107.9 FM - XHSCAS-FM - Digital con Sentido Social 106.3, A.C. - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 107.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
W RADIO 105.1 (Chilpancingo) - 105.1 FM - XHEZUM-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 105.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Terrero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal

Farmers Markets in El Terrero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central Tecoanapa

Airports Near El Terrero

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport

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 Terrero

What is the population of El Terrero?

El Terrero has a population of 1,063 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 373.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Terrero?

El Terrero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

How is the job market in El Terrero?

The job market in El Terrero is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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