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Jiquilpan, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Jiquilpan is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,789. Elevation: 4,216 ft (1,285 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

1,789 Population 1,542/sq mi density
4,216 ft Elevation 1,285 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Jiquilpan

Jiquilpan

Jiquilpan de Juárez is a town of about 25,000 residents in northwest Michoacán, Mexico, near the border with the states of Colima and Jalisco. It is the seat of the municipio of Jiquilpan and the birthplace of president Lázaro Cárdenas who served from 1934–1940. The city is home to the Centro de Estudios de la Revolución Mexicana Lázaro Cárdenas and the Instituto Tecnológico de Jiquilpan.

People

Population1,789
Density1,542/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Population1,789
Population Density1,542 / sq mi
Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Coordinates19.7800°, -103.7771°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (903 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jiquilpan

Jiquilpan is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,789. The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet (1,285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 57 business establishments.

Income: Jiquilpan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Jiquilpan

Jiquilpan has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 806 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 189.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 179.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 175.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.5
Jiquilpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,216 ft (1,285 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,542/sq mi
Coordinates19.7800°N, 103.7771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 92 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 117 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 128 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 141 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 149 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 111 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 124 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 118 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 137 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 119 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 84 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 108 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 298 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 134 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 154 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 280 km
2021 Rick Category 2 203 km
2021 Nora Category 1 159 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 225 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 120 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 103 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 191 km
2013 Erick Category 1 212 km
2012 Bud Category 3 206 km
2011 Jova Category 3 133 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 127 km
2009 Andres Category 1 187 km
2006 John Category 4 212 km
2006 Lane Category 2 239 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 270 km
1996 Alma Category 2 245 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 78 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 92 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 87 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 23 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 79 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 117 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 148 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 130 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 34 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 144 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 6.3 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in

Jiquilpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Jiquilpan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Insurgentes
Luis Echeverria A�Lvarez
Pedro Moreno
Emiliano Zapata
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Radio Stations near Jiquilpan

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Jiquilpan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Hospital de Indios
Museo de Arte Sacro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Farmers Markets in Jiquilpan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Regional del Comercio
Mercado Municipal de Sayula “Benito Juárez"
Tianguis Sayula

Airports Near Jiquilpan

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall 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 Jiquilpan

What is the population of Jiquilpan?

Jiquilpan has a population of 1,789 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,542 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jiquilpan?

Jiquilpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.

How is the job market in Jiquilpan?

The job market in Jiquilpan is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 57 business establishments in the area.

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