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Las Compuertas, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Las Compuertas is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,101. Elevation: 2,953 ft (900 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,101 Population 1/sq mi density
2,953 ft Elevation 900 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
48.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,101
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain48.7 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation2,953 ft (900 m)
Population1,101
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,953 ft (900 m)
Coordinates17.1956°, -100.0084°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation48.7 inches (1,237 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Compuertas

Las Compuertas is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,101. The city sits at an elevation of 2,953 feet (900 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: Las Compuertas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Compuertas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 48.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,953 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,953 ft (900 m)
Area838.0 sq mi (2,170.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.1956°N, 100.0084°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,601 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 105 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 94 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 111 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 146 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 79 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 121 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 65 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 134 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 141 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 75 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 85 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 23 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 17 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 74 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 63 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 139 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 141 km
Apr 23, 1996 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 76 km
2024 John Category 3 25 km
2023 Otis Category 5 10 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 196 km
2021 Rick Category 2 175 km
2017 Max Category 1 84 km
2015 Marty Category 1 236 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 115 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 215 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 237 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 147 km
2009 Andres Category 1 299 km
2006 John Category 4 218 km
2000 Carlotta Category 3 298 km
1997 Rick Category 2 207 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 39 km
1996 Alma Category 2 269 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 246 km
1996 Boris Category 1 107 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 43 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 97 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 46 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 22 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 124 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 43 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 35 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 105 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 54 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 82 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 94 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 98 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 46 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 67 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 10.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 12.3 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
November 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Las Compuertas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Las Compuertas

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 98.5 (Acapulco) - 98.5 FM - XHMAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 710 am, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 103.9 (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Acapulco) - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 48 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 95.3 (Acapulco) - 95.3 FM - XHEVP-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 95.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 24 kbps
93.7 La Poderosa (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (Acapulco) - 101.5 FM - XHBB-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 101.5 fm, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Acapulco - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo (US) MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.7 (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Las Compuertas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal Coyuca De Benitez
Mercado Municipal de Coyuca

Clinics in Las Compuertas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud, Las compuertas

Airports Near Las Compuertas

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Atoyac AirstripSmall Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Chilpancingo National 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 Las Compuertas

What is the population of Las Compuertas?

Las Compuertas has a population of 1,101 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 838.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Compuertas?

Las Compuertas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.7 inches.

How is the job market in Las Compuertas?

The job market in Las Compuertas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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