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Eldorado, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Eldorado is a small city in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 13,197. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,197 Population 7,584/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
19.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Eldorado

Eldorado is a municipality in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. It is located about 55 kilometres (34 mi) south of the state capital of Culiacán. It was created from the municipality of Culiacán in 2021 and it became operational on 1 November 2024.

People

Population13,197
Density7,584/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population13,197
Population Density7,584 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates24.3244°, -107.3672°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation19.2 inches (488 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Eldorado

Eldorado is a small city in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 13,197. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 422 business establishments.

Income: Eldorado vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)422

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Eldorado

Eldorado has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.9°C), the coldest is Jan (20.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 684 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.3°C / 68°F 12.8° / 29.7° 5.8
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 12.6° / 30.1° 11.1
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 13.2° / 32.2° 2.3
Apr 24.3°C / 76°F 16.2° / 33.7° 3.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 20.1° / 36.4° 5.7
Jun 29.4°C / 85°F 23.2° / 37.5° 33.6
Jul 29.9°C / 86°F 25° / 36.1° 148.1
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 25.9° / 35.5° 213.2
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 24.5° / 34.9° 119.7
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 20.7° / 35° 104.0
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 17.3° / 32.3° 29.7
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 14° / 30.7° 7.7
Eldorado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 356 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density7,584/sq mi
Coordinates24.3244°N, 107.3672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.28"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 22, 1991 101 km SW of Altata, Mexico M6.2 128 km
Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 88 km
Oct 5, 2012 109 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 125 km
Jul 25, 2021 99 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.4 140 km
Apr 4, 2021 97 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.4 134 km
Jan 21, 2025 134 km ESE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 143 km
May 4, 2001 99 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Jul 16, 1999 91 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Oct 25, 1990 92 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Aug 7, 2015 83 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.3 123 km
Aug 7, 2015 93 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 106 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 111 km
Jan 17, 1991 91 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.9 150 km
Nov 6, 2009 104 km E of La Rivera, Mexico M4.9 145 km
Nov 5, 1998 90 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.8 150 km
May 11, 2006 89 km ENE of La Rivera, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Mar 16, 1990 91 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Orlene (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Orlene Category 2 204 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 267 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 97 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 222 km
2018 Willa Category 3 241 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 80 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 260 km
2006 Lane Category 3 17 km
2006 John Category 3 225 km
2003 Marty Category 2 267 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 190 km
1999 Greg Category 1 298 km
1998 Isis Category 1 178 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 267 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 287 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 166 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 241 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 16 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 180 km
1986 Paine Category 2 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 83°F (29°C) 1.0 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.3 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in

Eldorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Eldorado

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto Tecnologico Superior de Eldorad
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Radio Stations near Eldorado

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
OSCAR 90.1 (La Cruz de Elota) - 90.1 FM - XHLCE-FM - La Cruz de Elota/Culiacán, Sinaloa 90.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 88.7 (Culiacán) - 88.7 FM - XHEX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.7 fm, américa AAC
EXA FM 101.7 (Culiacán) - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA COMADRE 98.5 (Culiacán) - 98.5 FM - XHCLI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Culiacán, Sinaloa 98.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
88.1 NRGY (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM Culiacán - 101.7 FM - XHESA-FM - Grupo RSN - Culiacán, Sinaloa 101.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
NRGY 88.1 (Culiacán) - 88.1 FM - XHCSEB-FM - GPM (Grupo Promomedios) - Culiacán, Sinaloa 88.1 fm, classic hits AAC+ 32 kbps

Airports Near Eldorado

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Aero Agricola El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Nanchi AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Maranatu AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Murillo AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
Aeromar AirportSmall Airport
Agrícola La Fortuna AirportSmall Airport
Amacuable AirportSmall Airport
Bayosa AirstripSmall Airport
Cacaraguas AirportSmall Airport
Campo Berlin AirportSmall Airport
Campo El Patole AirportSmall Airport
Campo La Primavera AirportSmall Airport
Campo Montelargo AirportSmall Airport
Campo Patricia AirportSmall Airport
Campo Puerto Rico AirportSmall Airport
Campo Santa AuroraSmall Airport
Camposanto AirportSmall Airport
Capitan Birotes AirportSmall Airport
Carbonera AirportSmall Airport
Carboneras AirstripSmall Airport
Cerro La Lobera AirportSmall Airport
Chilicote AirportSmall Airport
Cosalá AirportSmall Airport
Ejidal AirstripSmall Airport
El Bajío AirstripSmall Airport
El Bolsón AirportSmall Airport
El Castillo AirportSmall Airport
El Corazon AirportSmall Airport
El Dorado AirportSmall Airport
El Gavilán AirportSmall Airport
El Milagro de San Jose AirstripSmall Airport
El Potrero AitportSmall Airport
El Pozo AirportSmall Airport
El Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
El Sueño AirportSmall Airport
El Tapacal AirportSmall Airport
Elota AirstripSmall Airport
Fumigaciones Aereas Perez AirportSmall Airport
Gatos Bravos AirportSmall Airport
Herradura de La Villita AirportSmall Airport
Huerta Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
Jose Galindo Ruiz AirportSmall Airport
Jova Agrícola AirportSmall Airport
Juan Murillo AirportSmall Airport
La Campanera AirportSmall Airport
La Huerta Godoy AirportSmall Airport
La Luna 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 Eldorado

What is the population of Eldorado?

Eldorado has a population of 13,197 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7,584 people per square mile, spread across 1.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Eldorado?

Eldorado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.2 inches.

How is the job market in Eldorado?

The job market in Eldorado is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 422 business establishments in the area.

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