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La Rumorosa, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

La Rumorosa is a small town in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 1,836. Elevation: 4,203 ft (1,281 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

1,836 Population 2/sq mi density
4,203 ft Elevation 1,281 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
8.9 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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About La Rumorosa

La Rumorosa

La Rumorosa is a town in the municipality of Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. It has a population of 1,836 inhabitants. It lies on the road between Tecate and Mexicali, and it is directly across the international border from Jacumba Hot Springs, California. However, no official border crossing exists; the nearest official crossing is in Tecate. The La Rumorosa area contains Native American cave paintings, which are the primary tourist draw.

People

Population1,836
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain8.9 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation4,203 ft (1,281 m)
Population1,836
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,203 ft (1,281 m)
Coordinates32.5262°, -116.0546°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation8.9 inches (225 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Rumorosa

La Rumorosa is a small town in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 1,836. The city sits at an elevation of 4,203 feet (1,281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: La Rumorosa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Rumorosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,203 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above Mexico avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,203 ft (1,281 m)
Area869.3 sq mi (2,251.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates32.5262°N, 116.0546°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.9"
77% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,842 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 76 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 82 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 24 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 106 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 73 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 115 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 79 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 107 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 73 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 77 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 81 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 72 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 88 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 84 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 89 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 41 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 79 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 106 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 76 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 85 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 81 km
2007 WITCH 167,551 91 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 68 km
2002 PINES 65,407 84 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 75 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 57 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 64 km
2011 EAGLE 14,743 96 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 77 km
2012 WILSON 12,048 83 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 70 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 64 km
2012 STEWART 9,501 80 km
2004 MATAGUAY 9,087 95 km
1995 EL MONTE 8,482 81 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 49 km
1985 MILLER 7,809 84 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 59 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 58 km
1993 EAGLE 5,784 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in

La Rumorosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in La Rumorosa

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Jui�Rez
Dr. Gustavo Aubanel Vallejo
Rafael RamiRez Castaneda
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Museums in La Rumorosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
IMPERIAL VALLEY DESERT MUSEUM SOCIETYHISTORY MUSEUMPO BOX 24557603587016$729,601
"Campo Alaska" Site Museum

Restaurants in La Rumorosa

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asadero Chikilin
Asadero La Querencia
El Chipo
El Museo
Fonda Valentina
Granja del Tio Juan
La Cabaña del Abuelo
María Bonita - Taquería y Comida Mexicana
Pimentos
Restaurant El Torito
Restaurant La Rumorosa
Restaurant Sonorita
Restaurante Sandra's
Steak Taco Las Chabelas
Tacos Lalo al Vapor

Monuments in La Rumorosa

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reloj Solar La Cuesta

Gas Stations in La Rumorosa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #787294507
Pemex
Pemex

Cell Towers in La Rumorosa

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Coyote Wells Site 272 W. Evan Hewes Hwy (Coyote Wells #40520)TOWER66
(Jacumba Peak) I8 East / Carrizo Gorge RdLTOWER24
(Jacumba Peak) I8 East / Carrizo Gorge RdLTOWER24

Airports Near La Rumorosa

43 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)NJKMedium Airport
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air BaseESEMedium Airport
Imperial County AirportIPLMedium Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Arroyo de Agua Grande AirportSmall Airport
Blair Valley Landing FieldSmall Airport
Borrego Air Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Borrego Valley AirportBXSSmall Airport
Brawley Municipal AirportBWCSmall Airport
Broadway AirportSmall Airport
Butterfield Ranch Private AirstripSmall Airport
Calexico International AirportCXLSmall Airport
Cliff Hatfield Memorial AirportCLRSmall Airport
Cordell Landing Private AirportSmall Airport
Daley Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Earthquake Valley Glider Landing ZoneSmall Airport
Emory Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying T Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Hoffman Private AirportSmall Airport
Hunt's Sky Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Jacumba AirportSmall Airport
Johnson Brothers AirportSmall Airport
La Rumorosa AirstripSmall Airport
La Uva AirportSmall Airport
Lansing Empire Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Little Blair Valley Landing FieldSmall Airport
Loma Madera Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Maran AirportSmall Airport
Mariposa AirportSmall Airport
Ocotillo AirportSmall Airport
On the Rocks AirportSmall Airport
Ranchita 2608 AirportSmall Airport
Rancho las Juntas AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sandoval AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Real del Castillo AirstripSmall Airport
Reeves AirstripSmall Airport
Reider Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Rough Acres Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Salton Sea AirportSASSmall Airport
Sierra Juárez AirstripSmall Airport
Speed Bag UAS StripSmall Airport
Val-Air AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 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 Rumorosa

What is the population of La Rumorosa?

La Rumorosa has a population of 1,836 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 869.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Rumorosa?

La Rumorosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.9 inches.

How is the job market in La Rumorosa?

The job market in La Rumorosa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

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