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La Joya, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

La Joya is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 1,826. Elevation: 6,217 ft (1,895 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

1,826 Population 7/sq mi density
6,217 ft Elevation 1,895 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About La Joya

La Joya

La Joya is a census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. The community is located on the east bank of the Rio Grande, 20 miles (32 km) north of Socorro. As of the 2020 census, La Joya had a population of 80. La Joya has a post office with ZIP code 87028, which opened on February 28, 1883.

People

Population1,826
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation6,217 ft (1,895 m)
Population1,826
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation6,217 ft (1,895 m)
Coordinates23.8375°, -103.9986°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (499 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Joya

La Joya is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 1,826. The city sits at an elevation of 6,217 feet (1,895 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: La Joya vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Joya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,217 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,217 ft (1,895 m)
Area246.6 sq mi (638.6 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates23.8375°N, 103.9986°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 53 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 124 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 239 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 275 km
2018 Willa Category 3 179 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 112 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 179 km
1983 Tico Category 2 257 km
1981 Norma Category 2 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 58 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
August 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in

La Joya has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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Stadiums & Teams in La Joya

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Airports Near La Joya

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Guadalupe Victoria International AirportDGOMedium Airport
El Temazcal AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia AirportSmall Airport
La Peña del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Las Escobas AirportSmall Airport
Las Margaritas AirstripSmall Airport
Las Praderas AirportSmall Airport
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco del Mezquital AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 Joya

What is the population of La Joya?

La Joya has a population of 1,826 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 246.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Joya?

La Joya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.

How is the job market in La Joya?

La Joya has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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