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Las Gallinas, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Las Gallinas is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 540. Elevation: 6,211 ft (1,893 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

540 Population 3/sq mi density
6,211 ft Elevation 1,893 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population540
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation6,211 ft (1,893 m)
Population540
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,211 ft (1,893 m)
Coordinates20.7501°, -100.7096°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (374 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Gallinas

Las Gallinas is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 540. The city sits at an elevation of 6,211 feet (1,893 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.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Las Gallinas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Gallinas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,211 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,211 ft (1,893 m)
Area206.6 sq mi (535.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates20.7501°N, 100.7096°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on May 1, 2018.

Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 86 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 149 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 147 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 97 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 110 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 130 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 146 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 76 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 112 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 145 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 144 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 133 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 109 km
Sep 19, 1999 5 km NNW of Tasquillo, Mexico M3.4 144 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 291 km
1996 Boris Category 1 276 km
1993 Gert Category 1 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 148 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
July 65°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in

Las Gallinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Las Gallinas

20 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
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
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
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
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
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
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 Las Gallinas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
casa cuesta mascaras
Casa del Mayorazgo de la Canal
Mumeia
Museo Arqueologico Dr German
Museo Casa de Allende
Museo de Arte Octavio Ocampo
Museo de Celaya Historia Regional
Museo de sitio
Museo Imaginate la Bola
Museo la Esquina
Other Face of Mexico Gallery
Prehispanic Astronomy Museum

Libraries in Las Gallinas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Plaza0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública A.C.0.0
Municipal Public Library Ignacio Ramírez0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Gallinas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de Octubre
Anexo Mercado
Galerias Celaya
Galerias Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de San Juan de Dios
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Ignacio Ramírez
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Plaza Guadalupe
Mercado San Juan
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza Dorada
Plaza Magnolia
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los Martes
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Martes & Domingos

Breweries in Las Gallinas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama San Jorge
Modelorama San Jorge
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Tecate
Six Tecate

Stadiums & Teams in Las Gallinas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Gallinas

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-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 Las Gallinas

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Reabilitación Celaya A.C.
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de San Miguel de Allende

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 Gallinas

What is the population of Las Gallinas?

Las Gallinas has a population of 540 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 206.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Gallinas?

Las Gallinas 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 Las Gallinas?

The job market in Las Gallinas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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