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La Griega, Mexico

Querétaro · Mexico

La Griega is a small town in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 4,181. Elevation: 6,273 ft (1,912 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

4,181 Population 5,430/sq mi density
6,273 ft Elevation 1,912 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population4,181
Density5,430/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,273 ft (1,912 m)
Population4,181
Population Density5,430 / sq mi
Elevation6,273 ft (1,912 m)
Coordinates20.6663°, -100.2400°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuerétaro
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (385 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Griega

La Griega is a small town in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 4,181. The city sits at an elevation of 6,273 feet (1,912 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 134 business establishments.

Income: La Griega vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Griega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,273 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,273 ft (1,912 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density5,430/sq mi
Coordinates20.6663°N, 100.2400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 1, 2018.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 98 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 111 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 121 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 146 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 81 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 141 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 145 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 134 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 1 265 km
1996 Boris Category 1 300 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 283 km
1993 Gert Category 2 207 km
1990 Diana Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 141 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 181 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

La Griega has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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Schools in La Griega

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Telesecundaria Tomas Alba Edisón
Primaria 21 de Marzo
COBAQ plantel 31 LA Griega
Jardín de Niños Aatzin
Escuela Primaria 21 de Marzo (matutino)
COBAQ Plantel 31 La Griega
Telesecundaria Tomás Alva Edison
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Radio Stations near La Griega

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 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, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 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
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 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
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Griega

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Capilla de la Virgen Dolorosa
Centro Cultural Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Querétaro
Convento de la Santa Cruz
Galería Libertad
Museo Casa de la Zacatecana
Museo de Arte
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Querétaro
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Bichos
Museo de Calendario
Museo de la Ciudad
Museo de la Magia del Pasado
Museo de la Restauración de la República
Museo de los Conspiradores
MUSEO DEL CERRITO
Museo Fundación Santiago Carbonell
Museo Regional de Querétaro
Rubén Gonzáles

Libraries in La Griega

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Área Infantil de la Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal0.0
Biblioteca Campus Juriquilla0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Prof. Heraclio Cabrera0.0
Biblioteca Querétaro 20000.0
Biblioteca Roberto Ruíz Obregón (Edificio VI)0.0
Biblioteca UNAM del Campus Juriquilla0.0
Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora0.0
Centro Cultural Manuel Gomez Morin0.0
Gildardo Rangel Andrade0.0
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez0.0
Librería el Rey0.0

Farmers Markets in La Griega

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de Octubre
Mercado "El Tepetate"
Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria"
Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria"
Mercado de Madero
Mercado de Madero
Mercado El Pueblito
Mercado El Pueblito
Mercado Escobedo
Mercado Escobedo
Mercado Garambullo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado La Cruz
Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos
Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos
Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca
Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca
Mercado Terminal Autobuses Queretaro
TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES
TIANGUIS DE LOS MARTES
Tianguis La Hormiga
Tianguis La Hormiga

Clinics in La Griega

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #992547419

Gas Stations in La Griega

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #3498219652

Gyms in La Griega

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #5764675080

Breweries in La Griega

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama

Stadiums & Teams in La Griega

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Griega

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
La Begoña AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Griega

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de Especialidades Médicas
Clínica Médica Carretas
Dr Gerardo Menocal Tobias
Mundo Wellness Fisoterapia
Sanatorio del ángel
Sanatorio Guadalupe
Shopo
TEC100

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Griega

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Capilla a San Lorenzo
Capilla de San Juan Diego

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 Griega

What is the population of La Griega?

La Griega has a population of 4,181 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5,430 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Griega?

La Griega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

How is the job market in La Griega?

The job market in La Griega is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 134 business establishments in the area.

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