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La Higuera, Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
La Higuera is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,238. Elevation: 3,248 ft (990 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 1,238 |
| Population Density | 1,608 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,248 ft (990 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.4228°, -103.4089° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.0 inches (863 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Higuera
La Higuera is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,238. The city sits at an elevation of 3,248 feet (990 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: La Higuera vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 40 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,248 ft (990 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4228°N, 103.4089°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 66 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 93 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 104 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 58 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 113 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 45 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 118 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 103 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 84 | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 24 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 180 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in |
La Higuera has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Higuera
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emiliano Zapata | - | - | - | - |
| Ni�os Heroes | - | - | - | - |
| Vicente Guerrero | - | - | - | - |
| Adolfo Lopez Mateos | - | - | - | - |
| Tecnica 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Vicente Guerrero | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica #6 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Higuera
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL | 96.3, 96.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán | 95.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz | 93.1 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz | 99.5 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco | 95.1 fm, amor es | MP3 40 kbps | |
| Radio Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL | bailable, dance | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima | 98.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima | 99.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima | 90.5 fm, banda | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM | banda, banda norteña | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima | colima, colima city | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL | 92.5, 92.5 fm | UNKNOWN 250 kbps | |
| EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima | 99.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima | 98.9 fm, clásicos | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz | 93.1 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| +Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco | américa, club dance | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in La Higuera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo "Silvestre Vargas" |
Libraries in La Higuera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Valentín Gómez Farías No. 1458 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Higuera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan Jalisco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Zapotiltic |
Breweries in La Higuera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Colombo |
Stadiums & Teams in La Higuera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Higuera
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport | CLQ | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Aerofumigaciones Narvaez | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo C.P.A. Roberto Nevarez Dominguez | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Cerro de Ortega | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Jabalí | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Elévate | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Joya Brun | - | Small Airport |
| Aerofumigaciones Lopez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aerosam Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agricola La Tuxcana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aguililla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| And Port Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calderitas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coahuayana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Petacal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Raya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pablo L. Sidar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Gabriel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Vicente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Silva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapotiltic - Tuxpan Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of La Higuera?
La Higuera has a population of 1,238 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,608 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Higuera?
La Higuera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.0 inches.
How is the job market in La Higuera?
The job market in La Higuera is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.