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Epeche Chico (Penche Chico), Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Epeche Chico (Penche Chico) is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 724. Elevation: 7,018 ft (2,139 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

724 Population 5/sq mi density
7,018 ft Elevation 2,139 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population724
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation7,018 ft (2,139 m)
Population724
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation7,018 ft (2,139 m)
Coordinates19.9392°, -103.0197°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (905 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)

Epeche Chico (Penche Chico) is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 724. The city sits at an elevation of 7,018 feet (2,139 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Epeche Chico (Penche Chico) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Epeche Chico (Penche Chico) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,018 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,018 ft (2,139 m)
Area134.6 sq mi (348.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.9392°N, 103.0197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 66 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 94 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 142 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 135 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 140 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 78 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 147 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 103 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 66 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 118 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 86 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 128 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Aug 31, 2015 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 130 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 87 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 112 km
Dec 21, 1991 12 km SSE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 147 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 295 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 185 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 186 km
2021 Rick Category 2 167 km
2021 Nora Category 1 239 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 200 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 157 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 248 km
2013 Erick Category 1 277 km
2012 Bud Category 2 285 km
2011 Jova Category 3 208 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 190 km
2009 Andres Category 1 251 km
2006 John Category 4 275 km
1996 Alma Category 2 225 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 185 km
1996 Boris Category 1 162 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 209 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 149 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 134 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 100 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 115 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 79 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Epeche Chico (Penche Chico) has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Juarez
Insurgente Guzma�N
Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez
México
Jardin de niños Jean Piaget
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Radio Stations near Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3

Libraries in Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de San José

Clinics in Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Epenche Chico

Stadiums & Teams in Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)

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Airports Near Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan 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 Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)

What is the population of Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)?

Epeche Chico (Penche Chico) has a population of 724 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 134.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)?

Epeche Chico (Penche Chico) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.

How is the job market in Epeche Chico (Penche Chico)?

The job market in Epeche Chico (Penche Chico) is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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