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La Colonia, Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
La Colonia is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 547. Elevation: 5,043 ft (1,537 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 547 |
| Population Density | 943 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,043 ft (1,537 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.4276°, -102.9304° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.1 inches (535 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Colonia
La Colonia is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 547. The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet (1,537 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: La Colonia vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,043 ft (1,537 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 943/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.4276°N, 102.9304°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 125 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 139 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 181 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
La Colonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").
Schools in La Colonia
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Obregon | — | — | — | — |
| Emiliano Zapata | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Colonia
49 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 92.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM | entrevistas, news | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 92.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 90.3 fm, acir | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 92.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| City Pop Guadalajara | citypop, kpop | MP3 | |
| LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 103.5 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 107.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 91.5 fm, américa | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| +2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco | américa, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 97.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 98.7 fm, adult contemporary | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| XEDK -1250 AM | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 1150 am, am | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Internet Public Radio | artist, arts | MP3 256 kbps | |
| EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 105.9 fm, 1970s | MP3 | |
| Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta | cumbia, tropical | AAC | |
| millenium bella musica | classical | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 102.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco | 104.7 fm, cadena rasa | MP3 | |
| LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 820 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 92.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| 1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 1150 am, am | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 1310 am, am | MP3 64 kbps | |
| KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 94.7 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 1010 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 93.1 fm, acir | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 88.7 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| Radio Mujer 92.7 | family, latin | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 95.9 fm, américa | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 101.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 89.9 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 580 am, am | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 101.9 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 91.5 fm, américa | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC | 700, 700 am | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 101.5 fm, américa | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 102.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco | — | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 1310 am, am | MP3 64 kbps | |
| XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 960 am, am | MP3 | |
| Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio | preguntale a gonzalo | MP3 320 kbps | |
| +Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco | américa, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 760 am, am | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 1250 am, am | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco | 97.9 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in La Colonia
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSEO JRF | ||||
| Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán |
Libraries in La Colonia
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Mezcala | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal 'Huehuehtlahtolli' | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Colonia
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal Atequiza | |||||
| Mercado Villas Andalucía |
Stadiums & Teams in La Colonia
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Colonia
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara International Airport | GDL | Large Airport |
| Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Loreto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo 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 |
| Zapopan Air Force Base | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of La Colonia?
La Colonia has a population of 547 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 943 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Colonia?
La Colonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.
How is the job market in La Colonia?
The job market in La Colonia is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.