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La Esperanza, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

La Esperanza is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 601. Elevation: 5,843 ft (1,781 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

601 Population 518/sq mi density
5,843 ft Elevation 1,781 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population601
Density518/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation5,843 ft (1,781 m)
Population601
Population Density518 / sq mi
Elevation5,843 ft (1,781 m)
Coordinates20.8788°, -103.0218°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (852 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Esperanza

La Esperanza is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 601. The city sits at an elevation of 5,843 feet (1,781 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: La Esperanza vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,843 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,843 ft (1,781 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density518/sq mi
Coordinates20.8788°N, 103.0218°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 136 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 52 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 74 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 138 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 80 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 58 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 76 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 138 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 147 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 55 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 143 km
Aug 24, 2002 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico M3.7 139 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 145 km
Apr 12, 2003 5 km W of Pamatácuaro, Mexico M3.6 147 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 165 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 285 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 290 km
2021 Nora Category 1 249 km
2021 Rick Category 1 264 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 256 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 149 km
2011 Jova Category 2 224 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 272 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 254 km
1996 Boris Category 1 257 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 267 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 261 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 263 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 224 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 157 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 164 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 175 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in

La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in La Esperanza

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Alfonso Reyes
Francisco Gonza�Lez Bocanegra
Francisco Javier Mina
Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez
Mariano Matamoros
Nicolas Bravo
Ni�os Heroes
Pedro Moreno
Pedro Moreno
Venustiano Carranza
Vicente Guerrero
1 De Mayo
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Radio Stations near La Esperanza

48 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
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 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
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 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
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
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
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
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
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
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am 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
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
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
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1250 am, am AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in La Esperanza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Señor del Encino

Farmers Markets in La Esperanza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes "La Barranquita"
Abarrotes "La Barranquita"
Abarrotes "La Barranquita"
Abarrotes Esmeralda
Abarrotes Esmeralda
Abarrotes Esmeralda
Carnicería y Abarrotes El Centenario
Carnicería y Abarrotes El Centenario
Carnicería y Abarrotes El Centenario
Cremería La Magnolia
Cremería La Magnolia
Cremería La Magnolia
Mercado Camichines
Mercado de Zalatitan
Mercado de Zalatitan
Mercado de Zalatitan
Mercado de Zalatitan
Mercado Plaza Acatic
Mercado San Basilio

Stadiums & Teams in La Esperanza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Esperanza

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall 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 Esperanza

What is the population of La Esperanza?

La Esperanza has a population of 601 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 518 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Esperanza?

La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches.

How is the job market in La Esperanza?

The job market in La Esperanza is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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