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La Barranca, Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

La Barranca is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 537. Elevation: 5,735 ft (1,748 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

537 Population 1/sq mi density
5,735 ft Elevation 1,748 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
14.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population537
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain14.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation5,735 ft (1,748 m)
Population537
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,735 ft (1,748 m)
Coordinates21.7913°, -100.7587°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation14.9 inches (378 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Barranca

La Barranca is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 537. The city sits at an elevation of 5,735 feet (1,748 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: La Barranca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Barranca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,735 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,735 ft (1,748 m)
Area920.8 sq mi (2,384.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.7913°N, 100.7587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.9"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 25, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 131 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 135 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 147 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 294 km
1993 Gert Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in

La Barranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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Schools in La Barranca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ETA
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Radio Stations near La Barranca

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio San Luis Potosí - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Candela (San Luis Potosí) - 94.1 FM - XHRASA-FM - Cadena RASA - San Luis Potosí, SL 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3
MAS FM 99.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 94.7 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 103.9 FM - XHEWA-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
100.1 W Radio (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Azteka Radio (Ciudad Fernández) - Online - Ciudad Fernández, San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 102.9 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí MP3 320 kbps
XHNB-FM "Amor 95.3" San Luis Potosi, SL musica romantica, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio banda, cumbia MP3 128 kbps
XHQK-FM 98.5 "La Comadre" San Luis Potosi, SL grupera, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio San Luis Potosí MP3 128 kbps
MIX San Luis Potosí - 98.5 FM - XHQK-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM San Luis Potosí MP3 320 kbps
Trión San Luis - 90.1 FM - XHSMR-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 95.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 95.3 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
FACTOR 96.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.1 FM - XHOB-FM - MG Comunicación - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.9 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - Global Media - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen (San Luis Potosí) - 103.1 FM - XHEPO-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.1, 103.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Ke Buena San Luis Potosí - 105.7 FM - XHBM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 105.7, 105.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Amor San Luis Potosí - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 95.3, 95.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 102.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM (Rioverde) - 91.7 FM - Rioverde, San Luis Potosí AAC+ 128 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM San Luis Potosí AAC+ 128 kbps
VOX Love Station San Luis Potosí - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Luis Potosí - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, contemporary hits AAC+ 64 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM bible, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor San Luis Potosí - 90.9 FM - XHWZ-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 90.9 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Q San Luis Potosí 95.7 FM banda, globalmedia MP3 128 kbps
Más FM (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, SL 1970s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 540 AM - XEWA-AM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in La Barranca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in La Barranca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Martín Bautista

Airports Near La Barranca

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
La Begoña AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El JaralitoSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa AirstripSmall 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 La Barranca

What is the population of La Barranca?

La Barranca has a population of 537 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 920.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Barranca?

La Barranca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.9 inches.

How is the job market in La Barranca?

The job market in La Barranca is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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