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La Esperanza, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

La Esperanza is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 616. Elevation: 6,381 ft (1,945 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

616 Population 4/sq mi density
6,381 ft Elevation 1,945 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population616
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation6,381 ft (1,945 m)
Population616
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation6,381 ft (1,945 m)
Coordinates20.2153°, -100.7331°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (467 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Esperanza

La Esperanza is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 616. The city sits at an elevation of 6,381 feet (1,945 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: La Esperanza vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,381 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,381 ft (1,945 m)
Area145.1 sq mi (375.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates20.2153°N, 100.7331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 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 98 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 88 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 28 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 106 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 91 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 92 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 51 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 140 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 139 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 91 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 100 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 83 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 72 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 67 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 142 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 142 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 72 km
Mar 29, 1998 1 km E of San Juan Daxthi, Mexico M3.3 129 km
Apr 2, 1998 2 km E of Santa Ana Ahuehuepan, Mexico M3.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 283 km
2021 Rick Category 2 243 km
1996 Boris Category 1 228 km
1993 Gert Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 104 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 114 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near La Esperanza

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 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, 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
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 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
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM MP3 128 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3

Museums in La Esperanza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Waldemar Julsrud

Libraries in La Esperanza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Fidel Gallegos0.0

Farmers Markets in La Esperanza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado San Miguel
Mercado Viejo
Tianguis de los Lunes

Stadiums & Teams in La Esperanza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Esperanza

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Esperanza

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de rehabilitación

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 Esperanza

What is the population of La Esperanza?

La Esperanza has a population of 616 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 145.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Esperanza?

La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Esperanza?

The job market in La Esperanza is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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