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La Cañada, Mexico

Querétaro · Mexico

La Cañada is a small city in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 10,506. Elevation: 6,260 ft (1,908 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,506 Population 149/sq mi density
6,260 ft Elevation 1,908 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About La Cañada

La Cañada

La Cañada Flintridge, commonly known as just La Cañada, is a city in the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located in the Crescenta Valley on the western edge of the San Gabriel Valley, it is the site of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory as well as Descanso Gardens.

People

Population10,506
Density149/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation6,260 ft (1,908 m)
Population10,506
Population Density149 / sq mi
Elevation6,260 ft (1,908 m)
Coordinates20.6064°, -100.3311°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuerétaro
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Cañada

La Cañada is a small city in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 10,506. The city sits at an elevation of 6,260 feet (1,908 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 336 business establishments.

Income: La Cañada vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)336

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in La Cañada

La Cañada has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is May (22.7°C), the coldest is Dec (14.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 586 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.4°C / 58°F 2.6° / 26.4° 3.1
Feb 16.2°C / 61°F 3.1° / 30.5° 6.3
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 6.6° / 32.4° 4.6
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 9.2° / 34.1° 9.5
May 22.7°C / 73°F 11.1° / 34.5° 30.1
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 11.3° / 33.5° 94.3
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 11.7° / 31° 136.6
Aug 19.3°C / 67°F 10.9° / 29.2° 136.4
Sep 18.5°C / 65°F 8.8° / 28.9° 108.7
Oct 17.5°C / 63°F 6.3° / 28.8° 36.2
Nov 16°C / 61°F 5.1° / 28.2° 11.0
Dec 14.3°C / 58°F 3.5° / 26.1° 8.8
La Cañada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,260 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,260 ft (1,908 m)
Area70.3 sq mi (182.2 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates20.6064°N, 100.3311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 87 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 122 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 121 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 93 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 136 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 130 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 126 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 108 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 35 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 81 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 102 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 1 274 km
1996 Boris Category 1 289 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 295 km
1993 Gert Category 2 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 134 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 170 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

La Cañada has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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Schools in La Cañada

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto Cumbres - - - -
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Radio Stations near La Cañada

24 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato - MP3
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Cañada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Capilla de la Virgen Dolorosa
Centro Cultural Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Querétaro
Convento de la Santa Cruz
Galería Libertad
Museo Casa de la Zacatecana
Museo de Arte
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Querétaro
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Bichos
Museo de Calendario
Museo de la Ciudad
Museo de la Magia del Pasado
Museo de la Restauración de la República
Museo de los Conspiradores
MUSEO DEL CERRITO
Museo Fundación Santiago Carbonell
Museo Regional de Querétaro
Rubén Gonzáles

Libraries in La Cañada

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Área Infantil de la Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal0.0
Biblioteca Campus Juriquilla0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Heraclio Cabrera0.0
Biblioteca Querétaro 20000.0
Biblioteca Roberto Ruíz Obregón (Edificio VI)0.0
Biblioteca UNAM del Campus Juriquilla0.0
Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora0.0
Centro Cultural Manuel Gomez Morin0.0
Gildardo Rangel Andrade0.0
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez0.0
Librería el Rey0.0

Farmers Markets in La Cañada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de Octubre
Mercado "El Tepetate"
Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria"
Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria"
Mercado de Madero
Mercado de Madero
Mercado El Pueblito
Mercado El Pueblito
Mercado Escobedo
Mercado Escobedo
Mercado Garambullo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado La Cruz
Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos
Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos
Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca
Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca
Mercado Terminal Autobuses Queretaro
TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES
TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES
Tianguis La Hormiga
Tianguis La Hormiga

Restaurants in La Cañada

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bagui
Cocina Económica Vero
Don Diego BBQ
Los Laguneros

Cafes in La Cañada

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Krefeta

Veterinaries in La Cañada

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Veterinaria Pegaso

Golf Courses in La Cañada

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Campanario
El Campanario

Breweries in La Cañada

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in La Cañada

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Cañada

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
Cadereyta Airport-Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade Airport-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in La Cañada

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de Especialidades Médicas
Clínica Médica Carretas
Dr Gerardo Menocal Tobias
Mundo Wellness Fisoterapia
Sanatorio del ángel
Sanatorio Guadalupe
Shopo
TEC100

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Cañada

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Purisima Concepción
Templo San Pedro

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 Cañada

What is the population of La Cañada?

La Cañada has a population of 10,506 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 70.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Cañada?

La Cañada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°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 16.6 inches.

How is the job market in La Cañada?

The job market in La Cañada is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 336 business establishments in the area.

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