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La Milpilla, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

La Milpilla is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 530. Elevation: 4,472 ft (1,363 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

530 Population 546/sq mi density
4,472 ft Elevation 1,363 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
29.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population530
Density546/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain29.0 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation4,472 ft (1,363 m)
Population530
Population Density546 / sq mi
Elevation4,472 ft (1,363 m)
Coordinates20.1388°, -103.4014°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation29.0 inches (737 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Milpilla

La Milpilla is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 530. The city sits at an elevation of 4,472 feet (1,363 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: La Milpilla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Milpilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,472 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,472 ft (1,363 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density546/sq mi
Coordinates20.1388°N, 103.4014°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 147 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 139 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 83 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 80 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 101 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 69 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 74 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 130 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 79 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 148 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 119 km
Aug 31, 2015 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico M4.4 134 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 133 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 108 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 122 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km SSE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.3 137 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 95 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 130 km
Aug 1, 1994 5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 140 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 196 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 295 km
2021 Rick Category 2 207 km
2021 Nora Category 1 202 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 274 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 174 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 112 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 245 km
2013 Erick Category 1 267 km
2012 Bud Category 2 260 km
2011 Jova Category 2 167 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 182 km
2009 Andres Category 1 243 km
2006 John Category 3 267 km
2006 Lane Category 1 288 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 271 km
1996 Alma Category 2 260 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 176 km
1996 Boris Category 1 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 2,000 129 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 147 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 143 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 79 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 73 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 158 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 159 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 5.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in

La Milpilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in La Milpilla

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Donato Guerra
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Vicente Guerrero
Manuel M Dieguez
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Radio Stations near La Milpilla

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in La Milpilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Estacion del Ferrocarril

Libraries in La Milpilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Magdalena Sofía0.0

Farmers Markets in La Milpilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Zacoalco de Torres
Mercado Publico

Stadiums & Teams in La Milpilla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Milpilla

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall 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 Milpilla

What is the population of La Milpilla?

La Milpilla has a population of 530 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 546 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Milpilla?

La Milpilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.0 inches.

How is the job market in La Milpilla?

The job market in La Milpilla is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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