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Esqueda, Mexico

Sonora · Mexico

Esqueda is a small city in Sonora, Mexico with a population of 6,749. Elevation: 3,934 ft (1,199 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,749 Population 6/sq mi density
3,934 ft Elevation 1,199 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
17.4 in Annual Rain
America / Hermosillo Timezone

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About Esqueda

Esqueda is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Diego Esqueda, Mexican footballer
Enrique Esqueda, Mexican footballer
Luis Ricardo Esqueda, Mexican footballer
Rafael Márquez Esqueda (1947–2002), Mexican footballer

People

Population6,749
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain17.4 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Population6,749
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Coordinates30.7275°, -109.5878°
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSonora
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation17.4 inches (442 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Esqueda

Esqueda is a small city in Mexico (Sonora) with a population of 6,749. The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet (1,199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches. The timezone is America/Hermosillo.

The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 216 business establishments.

Income: Esqueda vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)216

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Esqueda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,934 ft (1,199 m)
Area1,156.2 sq mi (2,994.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates30.7275°N, 109.5878°W
TimezoneAmerica/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (May) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 18, 2021.

Jul 31, 2021 17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico M5.2 54 km
Oct 16, 1999 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico M4.5 111 km
Aug 18, 2021 23 km NNE of Villa Hidalgo, Mexico M4.1 57 km
Oct 5, 1993 15 km NNE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico M4.0 100 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 37 km
Oct 31, 1993 21 km NE of Bacadéhuachi, Mexico M3.7 103 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 140 km
Oct 20, 1993 16 km E of Moctezuma, Mexico M3.5 104 km
Mar 10, 1992 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M3.5 35 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 106 km
Feb 27, 2018 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico M3.4 32 km
Aug 12, 2021 21 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 145 km
Aug 5, 2021 37 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.3 129 km
Aug 10, 2021 19 km WNW of Huachinera, Mexico M3.1 65 km
Aug 5, 2021 31 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M3.1 134 km
Jan 31, 2018 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico M3.0 49 km
Aug 26, 2017 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico M3.0 57 km
Jan 4, 2020 22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M2.8 112 km
Aug 1, 2021 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M2.5 37 km
Aug 5, 2021 33 km SSW of Playas, New Mexico M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (38,998 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 UNNAMED 38,998 91 km
2011 CLOVERDALE2 33,552 91 km
2011 MONUMENT 30,219 97 km
2011 TRUCK STOP 19,656 97 km
1988 PEAK 16,078 95 km
2012 CAMPINI 11,893 97 km
2016 BAKER CANYON 7,562 91 km
2001 VALENCY 6,249 87 km
2016 GUADALUPE PASS 6,070 93 km
2019 MILLER 5,486 98 km
2015 GUADALUPE 5,342 100 km
2017 SADDLE 5,258 98 km
1999 BOOTHEEL 5,104 96 km
1997 UNNAMED 5,050 93 km
2000 FITZPATRICK 4,613 97 km
2018 JUDD 4,356 93 km
2018 BRUNO 4,165 92 km
1987 SMITHSOUTH 3,122 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,967 91 km
1994 MILLER 2,826 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in

Esqueda has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Esqueda

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jardín de Niños Angela C. de Valdez - - - -
Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Technica Numero 49 - - - -
Escuela Cecytes y Preparatoria - - - -
Centro Educional La Caridad Esqueda A. C. Preescolar - - - -
Centro Educional La Caridad Esqueda A. C. Secundaria - - - -
Centro Educacional La Caridad Esqueda A. C. Primaria - - - -
Preparatoria General Enrique Esqueda - - - -
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Radio Stations near Esqueda

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA REINA DE LA SIERA 99.1 (Nacozari de García) - 99.1 FM - XHNZI-FM - Grupo Radio Guaymas - Nacozari de García, Sonora 99.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Hotels in Esqueda

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Esqueda

Airports Near Esqueda

38 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bisbee Douglas International AirportDUGMedium Airport
Agua Prieta Southwest Airport-Small Airport
Aribabi Airport-Small Airport
Arizpe Airport-Small Airport
Bacanuchi Airstrip-Small Airport
Bacerac Airport-Small Airport
Bacoachi Airstrip-Small Airport
Baltasar Airstrip-Small Airport
Banámichi Airport-Small Airport
Bavispe Airport-Small Airport
Bisbee Municipal AirportBSQSmall Airport
Buenavista Airport-Small Airport
Cananea National AirportCNASmall Airport
Cochise College Airport-Small Airport
Colonia Oquita Montenegro Airstrip-Small Airport
Cuarto de Milla Strip-Small Airport
Cumpas Airport-Small Airport
Diamond A Ranch Airport-Small Airport
Douglas Municipal AirportDGLSmall Airport
El Bajío del Oso Airfield-Small Airport
Evelyn Field-Small Airport
Fronteras Airport-Small Airport
Huachinera Airport-Small Airport
La Calera Airport-Small Airport
La Gurruña Airport-Small Airport
La Mora Airport-Small Airport
La Púrica Airport-Small Airport
Mesa de Fronteras Airport-Small Airport
Murucutachi Mine Airport-Small Airport
Naco Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Rancho La Milpita Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Los Chirriones Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Nuevo Airstrip-Small Airport
Rancho Oaxaca Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa Airstrip-Small Airport
Sinoquipe Airport-Small Airport
Thompson International Aviation Airport-Small Airport
Villa Hidalgo Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esqueda

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Virgen de Guadalupe

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Hermosillo

🇲🇽 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 Esqueda

What is the population of Esqueda?

Esqueda has a population of 6,749 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,156.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Esqueda?

Esqueda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.4 inches.

How is the job market in Esqueda?

The unemployment rate in Esqueda is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 216 business establishments in the area.

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