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Gaytán del Refugio, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Gaytán del Refugio is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 501. Elevation: 6,490 ft (1,978 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

501 Population 1/sq mi density
6,490 ft Elevation 1,978 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population501
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation6,490 ft (1,978 m)
Population501
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,490 ft (1,978 m)
Coordinates20.1483°, -100.6672°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (467 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gaytán del Refugio

Gaytán del Refugio is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 501. The city sits at an elevation of 6,490 feet (1,978 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Gaytán del Refugio vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Gaytán del Refugio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,490 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,490 ft (1,978 m)
Area483.0 sq mi (1,251.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates20.1483°N, 100.6672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 90 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 78 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 25 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 115 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 82 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 83 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 47 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 144 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 129 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 81 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 90 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 73 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 63 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 63 km
Jun 27, 2003 3 km S of Huitel, Mexico M3.6 145 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 138 km
Jul 15, 2007 0 km ESE of Ejido de Mozoquilpan, Mexico M3.5 144 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 275 km
2021 Rick Category 2 243 km
1996 Boris Category 1 228 km
1993 Gert Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 94 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 118 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Gaytán del Refugio has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Gaytán del Refugio

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato - MP3
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM - MP3 128 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Gaytán del Refugio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Waldemar Julsrud

Libraries in Gaytán del Refugio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Fidel Gallegos0.0

Farmers Markets in Gaytán del Refugio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Miguel

Stadiums & Teams in Gaytán del Refugio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gaytán del Refugio

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade Airport-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small 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 Gaytán del Refugio

What is the population of Gaytán del Refugio?

Gaytán del Refugio has a population of 501 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 483.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gaytán del Refugio?

Gaytán del Refugio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Gaytán del Refugio?

The job market in Gaytán del Refugio is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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