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La Paz de Ordaz, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

La Paz de Ordaz is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,196. Elevation: 5,069 ft (1,545 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,196 Population 258/sq mi density
5,069 ft Elevation 1,545 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,196
Density258/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Population1,196
Population Density258 / sq mi
Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Coordinates20.3452°, -102.5309°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Paz de Ordaz

La Paz de Ordaz is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,196. The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet (1,545 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: La Paz de Ordaz vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Paz de Ordaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates20.3452°N, 102.5309°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 146 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 110 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 95 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 106 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 107 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 86 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 44 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 89 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 120 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 96 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 26 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 219 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 249 km
2021 Rick Category 2 196 km
2021 Nora Category 1 296 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 264 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 196 km
2011 Jova Category 2 259 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 257 km
1996 Alma Category 2 261 km
1996 Boris Category 1 186 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 250 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 277 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 230 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 216 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 98 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

La Paz de Ordaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in La Paz de Ordaz

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
Francisco Rojas Gonza�Lez
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Radio Stations near La Paz de Ordaz

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa 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

Museums in La Paz de Ordaz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in La Paz de Ordaz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in La Paz de Ordaz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercadito
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal La Barca

Stadiums & Teams in La Paz de Ordaz

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Airports Near La Paz de Ordaz

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco 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 Paz de Ordaz

What is the population of La Paz de Ordaz?

La Paz de Ordaz has a population of 1,196 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 258 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Paz de Ordaz?

La Paz de Ordaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in La Paz de Ordaz?

The job market in La Paz de Ordaz is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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