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General Calixto Contreras, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

General Calixto Contreras is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 2,213. Elevation: 6,499 ft (1,981 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,213 Population 4/sq mi density
6,499 ft Elevation 1,981 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
19.5 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population2,213
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain19.5 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation6,499 ft (1,981 m)
Population2,213
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation6,499 ft (1,981 m)
Coordinates24.4296°, -104.0458°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation19.5 inches (494 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About General Calixto Contreras

General Calixto Contreras is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 2,213. The city sits at an elevation of 6,499 feet (1,981 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.5 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: General Calixto Contreras vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

General Calixto Contreras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,499 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,499 ft (1,981 m)
Area594.6 sq mi (1,539.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates24.4296°N, 104.0458°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 110 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 61 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 177 km
2022 Orlene Category 1 270 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 281 km
2018 Willa Category 3 217 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 174 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 217 km
1983 Tico Category 3 286 km
1981 Norma Category 2 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 51 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
August 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

General Calixto Contreras has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near General Calixto Contreras

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGOMedium Airport
Francisco Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
La Peña del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Las Praderas AirportSmall Airport
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
San Juan del Río del Centauro del Norte AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 General Calixto Contreras

What is the population of General Calixto Contreras?

General Calixto Contreras has a population of 2,213 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 594.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in General Calixto Contreras?

General Calixto Contreras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.5 inches.

How is the job market in General Calixto Contreras?

The job market in General Calixto Contreras is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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