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La Concha (La Concepción), Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

La Concha (La Concepción) is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 1,400. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,400 Population 2/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population1,400
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population1,400
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates22.5325°, -105.4525°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,262 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Concha (La Concepción)

La Concha (La Concepción) is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 1,400. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: La Concha (La Concepción) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Concha (La Concepción) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area819.0 sq mi (2,121.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates22.5325°N, 105.4525°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.62"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 16, 2023.

Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Nov 13, 2001 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.8 139 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 102 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 129 km
Mar 28, 2017 98 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Feb 16, 2023 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Sep 15, 2010 89 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 92 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 222 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 48 km
2022 Orlene Category 3 77 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 182 km
2021 Nora Category 1 215 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 275 km
2018 Willa Category 4 40 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 251 km
2011 Jova Category 1 275 km
2006 Lane Category 3 153 km
2006 John Category 2 272 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 60 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 165 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 269 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 46 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 284 km
1993 Calvin Category 1 293 km
1989 Kiko Category 1 262 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 170 km
1986 Newton Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 88 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 4.1 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 13.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 13.6 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

La Concha (La Concepción) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.6") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in La Concha (La Concepción)

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Belisario Dominguez
Estado de Jalisco
Gabino Barreda
Irineo Avena Fonseca
Isidoro Peralta Avena
Primaria Comunitaria
Guadalupe Victoria
Magdaleno Astorga Maldonado
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Radio Stations near La Concha (La Concepción)

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KAÑONA 94.3 (Escuinapa) - 94.3 FM - XHQE-FM - Megamedios Sur - Escuinapa, Sinaloa 94.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Tuba Stereo (Tecuala) - 92.5 FM / 570 AM - XHETD-FM / XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Tecuala, NA 570, 570 am MP3
La patrona - 94.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La patrona - 95.1 FM [Bocoyna, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona (Acaponeta) - 98.1 FM - XHLH-FM - Alica Medios - Acaponeta, NA 98.1, 98.1 fm MP3
LA PATRONA 570 (Escuinapa) - 570 AM - XETD-AM - Alica Medios - Escuinapa, Sinaloa 570 am, 92.5 fm MP3

Clinics in La Concha (La Concepción)

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1410213405

Airports Near La Concha (La Concepción)

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acaponeta AirportSmall Airport
Dolores Nay AirportSmall Airport
El Rosario AirstripSmall Airport
Las Norias AirstripSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul AirportSmall Airport
Mesa de Los Huicholes AirstripSmall Airport
Pista Aérea de TuxpanSmall Airport
Santa María Magdalena de Taxicaringa AirstripSmall Airport
Teacapán Naval Air Station / Escuinapa National AirportSmall Airport

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 Concha (La Concepción)

What is the population of La Concha (La Concepción)?

La Concha (La Concepción) has a population of 1,400 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 819.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Concha (La Concepción)?

La Concha (La Concepción) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

How is the job market in La Concha (La Concepción)?

The job market in La Concha (La Concepción) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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