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La Madeja, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

La Madeja is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 666. Elevation: 5,571 ft (1,698 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

666 Population 1/sq mi density
5,571 ft Elevation 1,698 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population666
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Population666
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Coordinates20.4377°, -101.9456°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Madeja

La Madeja is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 666. The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet (1,698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: La Madeja vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Madeja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Area636.5 sq mi (1,648.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates20.4377°N, 101.9456°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 109 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 108 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 126 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 86 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 102 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 40 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 132 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 134 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 73 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 278 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 292 km
2021 Rick Category 2 208 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 256 km
1996 Alma Category 2 275 km
1996 Boris Category 1 195 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 297 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 273 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 69 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest

La Madeja has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near La Madeja

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in La Madeja

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno"0.0
Biblioteca UNIVA0.0

Farmers Markets in La Madeja

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal "Gildardo Magaña"

Stadiums & Teams in La Madeja

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Madeja

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Madeja

What is the population of La Madeja?

La Madeja has a population of 666 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 636.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Madeja?

La Madeja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in La Madeja?

The job market in La Madeja is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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