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La Cofradía, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

La Cofradía is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 850. Elevation: 6,237 ft (1,901 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

850 Population 3/sq mi density
6,237 ft Elevation 1,901 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
37.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population850
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Sunny Days268/yr
Elevation6,237 ft (1,901 m)
Population850
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,237 ft (1,901 m)
Coordinates21.1065°, -104.3214°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation37.4 inches (950 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Cofradía

La Cofradía is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 850. The city sits at an elevation of 6,237 feet (1,901 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: La Cofradía vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Cofradía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,237 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,237 ft (1,901 m)
Area266.9 sq mi (691.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates21.1065°N, 104.3214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.55"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 2, 2023.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 64 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 94 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 68 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 97 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 138 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 96 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 116 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 61 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 79 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 78 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 92 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 108 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 79 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 107 km
Feb 2, 2023 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico M3.3 143 km
Oct 16, 2013 11 km SW of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico M3.2 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 54 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 159 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 245 km
2021 Nora Category 1 125 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 242 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 207 km
2018 Willa Category 4 233 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 68 km
2013 Erick Category 1 290 km
2012 Bud Category 1 275 km
2011 Jova Category 2 132 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 257 km
2006 Lane Category 3 225 km
2006 John Category 3 258 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 130 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 226 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 247 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 225 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 169 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 142 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 20 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 76 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 182 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in

La Cofradía has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 65°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in La Cofradía

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amado Nervo
Cidronio Camacho Hernandez
Cursos Comunitarios
Cursos Comunitarios
Gregorio Torres Quintero
Indio Mariano
Jose Maria Velasco
Juan Escutia
Ni�Os Heroes
Vicente Guerrero
Cuauhtémoc
Aztlán
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Libraries in La Cofradía

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Emilio M. González0.0
Biblioteca Pública Everardo Peña Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in La Cofradía

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Jala

Clinics in La Cofradía

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Unidad de Salud IMSS-Bienestar

Stadiums & Teams in La Cofradía

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Airports Near La Cofradía

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Chimaltitán AirstripSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huajimic AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Higueras AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
Puente de Camotlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martin De Bolaños AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Cofradía

What is the population of La Cofradía?

La Cofradía has a population of 850 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 266.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Cofradía?

La Cofradía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 268 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Cofradía?

The job market in La Cofradía is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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