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Jala, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Jala is a small city in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 5,586. Elevation: 3,510 ft (1,070 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,586 Population 20/sq mi density
3,510 ft Elevation 1,070 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
41.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Jala

Jala

Jala is both a municipality and a town in the Mexican state of Nayarit. As of 2005, the population of the municipality was 16,071, in a total area of 364.60 square kilometers. The population of the municipal seat of the same name was 9,631.

People

Population5,586
Density20/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Population5,586
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Coordinates21.1048°, -104.4376°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation41.2 inches (1,046 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jala

Jala is a small city in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 5,586. The city sits at an elevation of 3,510 feet (1,070 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 179 business establishments.

Income: Jala vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)179

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Jala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 72°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 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,510 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Area280.0 sq mi (725.3 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates21.1048°N, 104.4376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 2, 2023.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 66 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 105 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 89 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 63 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 85 km
Nov 24, 2013 2 km NNW of El Tequesquite, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 49 km
Sep 3, 2001 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.1 145 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 72 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 74 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 92 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 80 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 118 km
Feb 2, 2023 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico M3.3 132 km
Oct 16, 2013 11 km SW of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico M3.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 48 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 149 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 233 km
2021 Nora Category 1 115 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 234 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 204 km
2018 Willa Category 4 224 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 67 km
2013 Erick Category 1 283 km
2012 Bud Category 1 269 km
2011 Jova Category 2 126 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 256 km
2006 Lane Category 3 213 km
2006 John Category 3 249 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 120 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 214 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 246 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 217 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 161 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 136 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 8 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 68 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 171 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Jala has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Jala

Institution Type Founded Website
Telepreparatoria Nayarit Acuitapilco de Esteban Baca Calderon College - ,

Schools in Jala

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cursos Comunitarios - - - -
Guillermo Prieto - - - -
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla - - - -
Ricardo Flores Magon - - - -
Ricardo Flores Magon - - - -
Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular - - - -
16 de Septiembre - - - -
20 de Noviembre;General Eulogio Parra - - - -
Heroes de la Independencia - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jala

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
@FM (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 100.3 (Tepic) - 100.3 FM - XHTNY-FM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 100.3 fm, américa MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 550 (Tepic) - 550 AM - XEGNAY-AM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 550 am, am MP3
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, Nayarit 104.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, NA 104.9, 104.9 fm MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 98.5 (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
Love FM (Tepic) - 96.1 FM - XHEOO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tepic, Nayarit 96.1 fm, américa MP3 48 kbps

Libraries in Jala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Emilio M. González0.0
Biblioteca Pública Everardo Peña Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in Jala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Jala

Restaurants in Jala

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fonda Melva

Clinics in Jala

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Unidad de Salud IMSS-Bienestar

Gas Stations in Jala

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Servicio El Llano

Banks in Jala

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Stadiums & Teams in Jala

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Airports Near Jala

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora Airport-Small Airport
Apozolco Airport-Small Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport-Small Airport
Chimaltitán Airstrip-Small Airport
El Trapiche Airport-Small Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National Airport-Small Airport
Higuera Gorda Airport-Small Airport
Huajimic Airport-Small Airport
La Ciruelilla Airstrip-Small Airport
La Manga Airstrip-Small Airport
La Pochoteca Airport-Small Airport
Las Bugambilias Airport-Small Airport
Las Higueras Airport-Small Airport
Las Varas Airport-Small Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul Airport-Small Airport
Mecatillo Airport-Small Airport
Pacana Airport-Small Airport
Popota Airstrip-Small Airport
Puente de Camotlán Airstrip-Small Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa Airport-Small Airport
San Martin De Bolaños Airport-Small Airport
San Martín de Bolaños Airstrip-Small Airport
San Sebastián Airport-Small Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez Airport-Small Airport
Vientos de la Vega Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jala

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basílica lateranense de nuestra Señora de la Asuncion
Santuario La Natividad
Templo de la Santa Cruz

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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

Volcanoes Near Jala

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m 1875

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 Jala

What is the population of Jala?

Jala has a population of 5,586 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 280.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jala?

Jala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches.

How is the job market in Jala?

The job market in Jala is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 179 business establishments in the area.

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