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La Monja, Mexico
Querétaro · Mexico
La Monja is a small town in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 1,159. Elevation: 6,834 ft (2,083 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 1,159 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,834 ft (2,083 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.8410°, -100.4976° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Querétaro |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.7 inches (374 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Monja
La Monja is a small town in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 1,159. The city sits at an elevation of 6,834 feet (2,083 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: La Monja vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,834 ft (2,083 m) |
| Area | 141.9 sq mi (367.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8410°N, 100.4976°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 162 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
La Monja has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near La Monja
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Radio Cuenca de la Independencia | derechos humanos, indigenous | MP3 | |
| EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato | 103.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 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 | |
| STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato | 96.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR | 98.7, 98.7 fm | AAC+ 64 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 | |
| Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT | 88.7, 88.7 fm | AAC | |
| Radio Querétaro | queretaro | AAC 98 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 | |
| EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato | 104.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato | - | MP3 |
Museums in La Monja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capilla de la Virgen Dolorosa | ||||
| casa cuesta mascaras | ||||
| Casa del Mayorazgo de la Canal | ||||
| Centro Cultural Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Querétaro | ||||
| Convento de la Santa Cruz | ||||
| Galería Libertad | ||||
| Museo Casa de Allende | ||||
| Museo Casa de la Zacatecana | ||||
| 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 de sitio | ||||
| Museo Fundación Santiago Carbonell | ||||
| Museo la Esquina | ||||
| Museo Regional de Querétaro | ||||
| Other Face of Mexico Gallery |
Libraries in La Monja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Campus Juriquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública A.C. | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Querétaro 2000 | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Roberto Ruíz Obregón (Edificio VI) | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UNAM del Campus Juriquilla | 0.0 | |||||
| Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora | 0.0 | |||||
| Gildardo Rangel Andrade | 0.0 | |||||
| Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería el Rey | 0.0 | |||||
| Municipal Public Library Ignacio Ramírez | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Monja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 de Octubre | |||||
| Mercado "El Tepetate" | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado Garambullo | |||||
| Mercado Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Ignacio Ramírez | |||||
| Mercado La Cruz | |||||
| Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos | |||||
| Nuevo Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Tianguis Martes & Domingos |
Stadiums & Teams in La Monja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Monja
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | QRO | Large Airport |
| Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport | CYW | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Jaguey | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Roca | - | Small Airport |
| Cadereyta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isaac Castro Sahade Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Begoña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Quinta Palos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Monja
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de San Miguel de Allende | ||
| Clínica Médica Carretas | ||
| Mundo Wellness Fisoterapia | ||
| Sanatorio Guadalupe | ||
| Shopo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About La Monja
What is the population of La Monja?
La Monja has a population of 1,159 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 141.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Monja?
La Monja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.
How is the job market in La Monja?
The job market in La Monja is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.