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La Barca, Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
La Barca is a mid-size city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 35,219. Elevation: 5,112 ft (1,558 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Barca
La Barca is a city and municipality in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is one of twenty five municipalities that make up the state of Jalisco. It's located in the Ciénega region, and encompasses 37,948 kilometers squared. The 2020 Census counted 67,937 inhabitants.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 35,219 |
| Population Density | 7,607 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1,558 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.2899°, -102.5420° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.0 inches (433 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Barca
La Barca is a mid-size city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 35,219. The city sits at an elevation of 5,112 feet (1,558 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: La Barca vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,127 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in La Barca
La Barca has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 660 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1,558 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,607/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2899°N, 102.5420°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 96 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 142 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
La Barca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in La Barca
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsad San Antonio De Rivas | College | — | — |
Schools in La Barca
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAM La Barca | — | — | — | — |
| USAER La Barca | — | — | — | — |
| USAER La Barca | — | — | — | — |
| Adolfo Ruiz Cortines | — | — | — | — |
| Ignacio Ramirez | — | — | — | — |
| Lázaro Cárdenas del Río | — | — | — | — |
| Roberto Quiroz Guerra | — | — | — | — |
| Rogelio Garcia Jara | — | — | — | — |
| Arturo Roosenblueth | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Humanistico De La Barca | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Adolfo López Mateos | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Amado Nervo | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Ramón Corona | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Federal Benito Juárez | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria José María Morelos y Pavón | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Barca
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco | 104.7 fm, cadena rasa | MP3 | |
| ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco | 107.3 fm, américa | MP3 40 kbps | |
| LOS 40 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán | 98.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Barca
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán |
Libraries in La Barca
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca el carmen | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica El Carmen | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Barca
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Barca |
Hotels in La Barca
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in La Barca
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Barca
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Barca
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Barca
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Barca
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Barca
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo El Tepozán | — | Small Airport |
| El Loreto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Piedad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Cerritos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Gonzalez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ocotlán Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Paco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pajacuaran Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tepatitlan Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zamora Airport | ZMM | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Barca
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia de San Juan Bosco |
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What is the population of La Barca?
La Barca has a population of 35,219 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7,607 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Barca?
La Barca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.
How is the job market in La Barca?
The job market in La Barca is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,127 business establishments in the area.