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Iguala de la Independencia, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Iguala de la Independencia is a large city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 118,468. Elevation: 2,438 ft (743 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

118,468 Population 392/sq mi density
2,438 ft Elevation 743 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population118,468
Density392/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Population118,468
Population Density392 / sq mi
Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Coordinates18.3454°, -99.5413°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Iguala de la Independencia

Iguala de la Independencia is a large city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 118,468. The city sits at an elevation of 2,438 feet (743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Income: Iguala de la Independencia vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare14
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Iguala de la Independencia

Iguala de la Independencia has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (26.6°C), the coldest is Dec (19.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 915 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 9.7° / 32° 3.6
Feb 22°C / 72°F 10.6° / 34.2° 4.6
Mar 24.4°C / 76°F 12.5° / 36° 6.0
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 15.4° / 37.4° 13.8
May 26.6°C / 80°F 17° / 37.3° 48.4
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 16.9° / 35.9° 140.3
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 15.5° / 31.4° 185.4
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 15.6° / 29.8° 201.9
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 15° / 28.9° 207.0
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.1° 85.9
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 11.2° / 30.4° 16.4
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 9.9° / 30.4° 1.6
Iguala de la Independencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,438 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,438 ft (743 m)
Area302.3 sq mi (782.9 km²)
Population Density392/sq mi
Coordinates18.3454°N, 99.5413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

592 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 113 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 106 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 89 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 135 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 66 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 87 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 42 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 117 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 114 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 130 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 141 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 141 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 141 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 127 km
Mar 6, 2001 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Oct 29, 2001 Guerrero, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 141 km
2024 John Category 3 119 km
2023 Otis Category 5 108 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 295 km
2021 Rick Category 2 263 km
2017 Max Category 1 195 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 249 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 269 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 284 km
2010 Karl Category 1 295 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 151 km
1996 Boris Category 1 216 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 171 km
1984 Odile Category 2 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 128 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 128 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 88 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 93 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 123 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 133 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 139 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 9.4 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 9.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 9.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Iguala de la Independencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 60°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Iguala de la Independencia

Institution Type Founded Website
Autonomous University of Guerrero University
CBTa 223, Cocula Gro. College
CREN University
Intitutio Tecnológico Nacional University
UADA unidad academica de diseño y arquitectura University

Schools in Iguala de la Independencia

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Preparatoria No. 32
Esc. Prim. Ambrosio Figueroa
Jardín de Niños Casa Angela
Esc. Sec. Plan de Iguala
Jardín de Niños Rosaura Zapata
Escuela Primaria Gregorio Torres Quintero
ESC. SEC. JTB
Esc. Sec. Téc. 213
Esc. Sec. Jesus Reyes Heroles
Esc. Sec. Gral. Téc. 70 Vicente Guerrero Saldaña
Universidad Politécnica Nacional
Conalep 112
Instituto Tecnológico Nacional
Preparatoria UAG No. 10
Esc, Prim. Ambrosio Figueroa
Casa Angela
E.S.P.I.
Esc. Sec. JTB
CBTIS No. 56
Esc. Sec. Jesus Reyes Heroles
Esc. Sec. Téc. 70
UPN
CONALEP 112
Esc. Sec. 213
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Radio Stations near Iguala de la Independencia

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Iguala de la Independencia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura (Antigua Estacion Buenavista de Cuéllar)
Museo de arte virreinal
Museo William Spratling

Libraries in Iguala de la Independencia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública de Huitzuco0.0
Biblioteca Publica Sindical0.0

Farmers Markets in Iguala de la Independencia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Buenavista de Cuéllar
Mercado Municipal de Cocula, Gro

Hotels in Iguala de la Independencia

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Plaza Cristina
Hotel Señorial

Restaurants in Iguala de la Independencia

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

100% Natural
Antojitos Mexcanos Emanuel
Comida China
Divino
El Taxqueño
La Vaca Negra
Pizza Hut
Restaurant Bar El Campanario

Cafes in Iguala de la Independencia

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bennoni
The Italian Coffe Company

Monuments in Iguala de la Independencia

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumental Flag
Monumento Patria Trigarante

Dentists in Iguala de la Independencia

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dra. Viviana González Ferrer

Gas Stations in Iguala de la Independencia

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Iguala de la Independencia

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banorte
BBVA Bancomer
HSBC
Santander
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Iguala de la Independencia

7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Joyero
Galerías Tamarindos
Galerias Tamarindos
Galerías Tamarindos
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Plaza Esmeralda

Airports Near Iguala de la Independencia

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Iguala de la Independencia

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
El Señor de las Maravillas
Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis
Parroquia de San Gerardo Maria Mayela
Santa Anita
Santa Anita

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Around Iguala de la Independencia

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 24
Hospitals 8
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 8
Cafes 1
Bars 2
Supermarkets 1
Banks 6
Hotels 2
Parks 39
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Iguala de la Independencia

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Cerro Alto
  • • Cerro Tenaño

🇲🇽 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 Iguala de la Independencia

What is the population of Iguala de la Independencia?

Iguala de la Independencia has a population of 118,468 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 392 people per square mile, spread across 302.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Iguala de la Independencia?

Iguala de la Independencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

How is the job market in Iguala de la Independencia?

The job market in Iguala de la Independencia is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area, including 8 restaurants and food service locations.

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