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El Tezal, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

El Tezal is a small town in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 878. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

878 Population 3/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
12.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population878
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population878
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates22.9042°, -109.8917°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California Sur
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation12.2 inches (310 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Tezal

El Tezal is a small town in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 878. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: El Tezal vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Tezal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area293.4 sq mi (759.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates22.9042°N, 109.8917°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.2"
68% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 3, 2024.

Oct 3, 2002 111 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M6.5 147 km
Jun 18, 2023 Gulf of California M6.4 126 km
Feb 18, 2004 78 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Sep 22, 2017 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.6 130 km
Nov 5, 1998 81 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Jan 19, 2009 115 km SW of El Pescadero, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Jan 17, 1991 72 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Jan 31, 2019 Baja California Sur, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Jun 19, 2023 118 km E of La Playa, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Feb 9, 2004 83 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Feb 9, 2004 83 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Feb 5, 2009 14 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.0 85 km
Nov 16, 2009 Gulf of California M4.9 142 km
May 20, 2007 77 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.9 135 km
Jun 17, 2010 69 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.9 150 km
May 23, 2007 75 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.7 107 km
Feb 28, 1991 91 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Jun 2, 2017 68 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Apr 7, 2009 67 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.6 148 km
May 6, 2001 84 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

44 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lorena (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Lorena Category 1 167 km
2023 Norma Category 3 24 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 22 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 186 km
2020 Genevieve Category 2 92 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 72 km
2016 Newton Category 1 25 km
2015 Blanca Category 1 294 km
2014 Odile Category 3 1 km
2014 Norbert Category 3 153 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 218 km
2012 Paul Category 2 265 km
2009 Jimena Category 4 165 km
2008 Norbert Category 3 241 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 37 km
2006 Lane Category 3 286 km
2006 John Category 3 67 km
2005 Otis Category 2 215 km
2004 Javier Category 3 253 km
2003 Marty Category 2 20 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in

El Tezal has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 64°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Tezal

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Delmar International School
Colegio Amaranto
Instituto Peninsular
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Radio Stations near El Tezal

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Exa FM Los Cabos - 103.9 FM - XHCCAC-FM - MVS Radio - Los Cabos, Baja California Sur 103.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radiante - 91.1 FM [La Paz, Baja California Sur] music, news MP3 320 kbps
LA RADIO DE SUDCALIFORNIA 99.1 (Los Cabos) - 99.1 FM - XHLUC-FM - Instituto Estatal de Radio y Televisión de Baja California Sur - Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur 99.1 fm, américa MP3
CABO MIL 96.3 (Los Cabos) - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California 96.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Tezal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cactus sanctuary
Museum of Natural History in Cabo San Lucas
Museum of Natural History in Cabo San Lucas

Farmers Markets in El Tezal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marina Mercado
Mercado Popular Cabo San Lucas
Papagallo's Mexican Handcrafts
Papagallo's Mexican Handcrafts
Plaza de los Mariachis
Plaza de los Mariachis
Plaza del Sol
Plaza del Sol

Hotels in El Tezal

29 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7
Bill's House
bloc 1
bloc 10
Bloc 2
bloc 3
bloc 4
bloc 5
bloc 6
bloc 7
bloc 8
City Express
Comfort Inn
El Ameyal
Esperanza
Esperanza Villas
Fiesta Americana Grand
Grand Velas
Hacienda del Mar los Cabos
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California
Hotel Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas
Hotel Riu Santa Fe
Live Aqua
Montage Los Cabos
Reception
Sirena del Mar
Sunrock
The Cape

Restaurants in El Tezal

45 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bella California
Cabo Grill
Carusso
Claro Fish Jr & Sushi
Cocina del Mar
Comal
Cream: Cafe + Pizza Bar
De Cortez
Eataliano Pizza Kitchen
El Médano
Fish in Taco
Higos y Olivos
La Baja California
La Mision
La Palpa
La Taquiza
Las Estrellas
Las Marias
Las Trajineras
Latitude 22+ Roadhouse
Los Riscos
Maguro Sushi
Mahi Sushi
Manta
Mestizo
Metate Cabo
Pata Salada
Pitahayas
Puerta Vieja
Sancho Pizza
Sirenas
Sunset Monalisa
Taco Bar & Carbon
Tacos El Tezal
Terraza Americana Restaurant
The Ledge
TnT
Tomatillos
Toro Latin Kitchen & Bar by Richard Sandoval
Torote
Villa Serena
Villa Serena
Vips
YAYA
Zashila

Cafes in El Tezal

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe B
El Molino Coffee Shop

Dentists in El Tezal

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosmetic Smile

Gas Stations in El Tezal

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in El Tezal

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBVA
BBVA
CI Banco
Grupo Financiero Banorte Cajero
HSBC
Inbursa
Monex

Gyms in El Tezal

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baja Soul Yoga
Cabo Fitness Club
Gym Spa
Spa at Esperanza & Fitness Centre

Golf Courses in El Tezal

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chileno Bay Golf

Stadiums & Teams in El Tezal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Tezal

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Los Cabos International AirportSJDLarge Airport
Cabo San Lucas International AirportCSWMedium Airport
Cabo Cortes AirstripSmall Airport
El Pescadero AirstripSmall Airport
Los Frailes AirstripSmall Airport
Punta Colorada AirportPCOSmall Airport
Todos Santos AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Tezal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

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 Tezal

What is the population of El Tezal?

El Tezal has a population of 878 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 293.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Tezal?

El Tezal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.2 inches.

How is the job market in El Tezal?

The job market in El Tezal is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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