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La Vega, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

La Vega is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,663. Elevation: 4,144 ft (1,263 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

1,663 Population 2,867/sq mi density
4,144 ft Elevation 1,263 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,663
Density2,867/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation4,144 ft (1,263 m)
Population1,663
Population Density2,867 / sq mi
Elevation4,144 ft (1,263 m)
Coordinates20.5835°, -103.8590°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (828 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Vega

La Vega is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,663. The city sits at an elevation of 4,144 feet (1,263 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 53 business establishments.

Income: La Vega vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Vega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,144 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,144 ft (1,263 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,867/sq mi
Coordinates20.5835°N, 103.8590°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 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 M5.3 145 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 132 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 44 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 42 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 133 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 125 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 138 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 146 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 121 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 105 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 63 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Apr 2, 1998 7 km N of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 90 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 78 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 243 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 232 km
2021 Rick Category 2 274 km
2021 Nora Category 1 160 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 249 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 173 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 57 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 273 km
2013 Erick Category 1 277 km
2012 Bud Category 2 254 km
2011 Jova Category 2 131 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 206 km
2009 Andres Category 1 262 km
2006 John Category 3 268 km
2006 Lane Category 2 256 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 202 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 276 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 203 km
1996 Boris Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 107 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 136 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 90 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 101 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in

La Vega has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in La Vega

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Juan Escutia
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Radio Stations near La Vega

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1010 am, am MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Museums in La Vega

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Museo
Museo
Museo De Guachimontones

Libraries in La Vega

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil.0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFESOR GABBRIEL BARRETO VISCAINO0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0
Biblioteca Publica #20.0
Bilioteca CUVALLES0.0
Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero0.0

Farmers Markets in La Vega

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán
Mercado Sebastian Allende

Gas Stations in La Vega

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Repsol

Breweries in La Vega

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
cerveceria betitos

Stadiums & Teams in La Vega

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Vega

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall 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 Vega

What is the population of La Vega?

La Vega has a population of 1,663 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,867 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Vega?

La Vega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in La Vega?

The job market in La Vega is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

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