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Guachinango, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Guachinango is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,847. Elevation: 4,911 ft (1,497 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,847 Population 2,399/sq mi density
4,911 ft Elevation 1,497 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Guachinango

Guachinango

Guachinango is a town and municipality in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 837.7 km2.

People

Population1,847
Density2,399/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation4,911 ft (1,497 m)
Population1,847
Population Density2,399 / sq mi
Elevation4,911 ft (1,497 m)
Coordinates20.5758°, -104.3815°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,050 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guachinango

Guachinango is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,847. The city sits at an elevation of 4,911 feet (1,497 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Guachinango vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Guachinango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,911 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,911 ft (1,497 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density2,399/sq mi
Coordinates20.5758°N, 104.3815°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.04"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 2, 2023.

Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 138 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 12 km
Dec 21, 1995 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Apr 22, 2012 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico M4.6 148 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 143 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 94 km
May 5, 2013 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 122 km
Oct 2, 2023 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 128 km
Apr 3, 1998 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 121 km
Mar 13, 2000 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.4 128 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 143 km
Nov 9, 1995 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico M4.3 128 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Oct 9, 1995 22 km WNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.3 148 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 111 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 101 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 27 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 252 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 182 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 251 km
2021 Nora Category 1 106 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 201 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 148 km
2018 Willa Category 5 269 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 9 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 265 km
2013 Erick Category 1 241 km
2012 Bud Category 2 220 km
2011 Jova Category 2 83 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 198 km
2009 Andres Category 1 246 km
2006 Lane Category 3 202 km
2006 John Category 3 219 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 164 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 222 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 148 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 116 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 91 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 47 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 63 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 8.2 in Warmest
July 69°F (21°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 8.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 7.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in

Guachinango has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Guachinango

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cuauhtémoc - - - -
Gregorio Torres Quintero - - - -
Jose Ma Mercado - - - -
Leona Vicario - - - -
Redencion Y Progreso - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 106 - - - -
Santa Isabel De Quililla - - - -
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Radio Stations near Guachinango

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Gas Stations in Guachinango

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex (Abandonada)

Airports Near Guachinango

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport-Small Airport
Cuautla Airport-Small Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National Airport-Small Airport
Mecatillo Airport-Small Airport
Pacana Airport-Small Airport
San Sebastián Airport-Small Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez Airport-Small Airport
Vientos de la Vega 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 Guachinango

What is the population of Guachinango?

Guachinango has a population of 1,847 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,399 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guachinango?

Guachinango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.

How is the job market in Guachinango?

The job market in Guachinango is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

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