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La Ciénega, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

La Ciénega is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,032. Elevation: 2,910 ft (887 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,032 Population 890/sq mi density
2,910 ft Elevation 887 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,032
Density890/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation2,910 ft (887 m)
Population1,032
Population Density890 / sq mi
Elevation2,910 ft (887 m)
Coordinates19.8370°, -104.1391°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Ciénega

La Ciénega is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,032. The city sits at an elevation of 2,910 feet (887 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: La Ciénega vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Ciénega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,910 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,910 ft (887 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density890/sq mi
Coordinates19.8370°N, 104.1391°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 87 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 119 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 118 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 130 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 115 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 114 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 99 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 150 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 128 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 111 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 111 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 127 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 77 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 108 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 137 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 91 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 107 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 166 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 246 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 295 km
2021 Rick Category 2 237 km
2021 Nora Category 1 122 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 191 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 91 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 79 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 186 km
2013 Erick Category 1 192 km
2012 Bud Category 3 177 km
2011 Jova Category 3 95 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 119 km
2009 Andres Category 1 174 km
2006 John Category 4 191 km
2006 Lane Category 3 204 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 237 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 265 km
1996 Alma Category 2 274 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 85 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 87 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 71 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 33 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 147 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 100 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 119 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 92 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 65 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 113 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 6.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in

La Ciénega has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (0.2").

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Schools in La Ciénega

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Francisco I Madero
Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
20 De Noviembre
Enriqueta Sánchez Sataray
J Jesus Lomeli
Jesus Romero Flores
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Radio Stations near La Ciénega

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 102.3 (Autlán) - 102.3 FM - XHANU-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Autlán, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in La Ciénega

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Alatorre0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ciénega

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Nicolás Bravo

Stadiums & Teams in La Ciénega

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Airports Near La Ciénega

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez 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 La Ciénega

What is the population of La Ciénega?

La Ciénega has a population of 1,032 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 890 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Ciénega?

La Ciénega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Ciénega?

The job market in La Ciénega is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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