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Las Lajitas, Mexico

Querétaro · Mexico

Las Lajitas is a small town in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 1,020. Elevation: 6,808 ft (2,075 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,020 Population 3,000/sq mi density
6,808 ft Elevation 2,075 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,020
Density3,000/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation6,808 ft (2,075 m)
Population1,020
Population Density3,000 / sq mi
Elevation6,808 ft (2,075 m)
Coordinates20.8039°, -100.4014°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuerétaro
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 Lajitas

Las Lajitas is a small town in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 1,020. The city sits at an elevation of 6,808 feet (2,075 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 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: Las Lajitas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Lajitas 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 6,808 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

Elevation6,808 ft (2,075 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density3,000/sq mi
Coordinates20.8039°N, 100.4014°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.6 on May 1, 2018.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 102 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 115 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 122 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 144 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 146 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 85 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 135 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 130 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 125 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 1 283 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 294 km
1993 Gert Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 157 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 176 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) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
July 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in

Las Lajitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Las Lajitas

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
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
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
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 Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
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
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Las Lajitas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Capilla de la Virgen Dolorosa
Centro Cultural Antigua Estación del Ferrocarril de Querétaro
Convento de la Santa Cruz
Galería Libertad
Museo Casa de la Zacatecana
Museo de Arte
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Querétaro
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Bichos
Museo de Calendario
Museo de la Ciudad
Museo de la Magia del Pasado
Museo de la Restauración de la República
Museo de los Conspiradores
Museo Fundación Santiago Carbonell
Museo Regional de Querétaro

Libraries in Las Lajitas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Área Infantil de la Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal0.0
Biblioteca Campus Juriquilla0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Querétaro 20000.0
Biblioteca Roberto Ruíz Obregón (Edificio VI)0.0
Biblioteca UNAM del Campus Juriquilla0.0
Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora0.0
Centro Cultural Manuel Gomez Morin0.0
Gildardo Rangel Andrade0.0
Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez0.0
Librería el Rey0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Lajitas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
12 de Octubre
Mercado "El Tepetate"
Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria"
Mercado 4 de Marzo "Reforma Agraria"
Mercado de Madero
Mercado de Madero
Mercado Escobedo
Mercado Escobedo
Mercado Garambullo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado La Cruz
Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos
Mercado Muinicipal José Ma. Morelos
Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca
Mercado Municipal Lomas de Casa Blanca
Mercado Terminal Autobuses Queretaro
Nuevo Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Las Lajitas

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Airports Near Las Lajitas

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
La Begoña AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Las Lajitas

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica de Especialidades Médicas
Clínica Médica Carretas
Dr Gerardo Menocal Tobias
Mundo Wellness Fisoterapia
Sanatorio Guadalupe
Shopo
TEC100

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 Lajitas

What is the population of Las Lajitas?

Las Lajitas has a population of 1,020 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,000 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Lajitas?

Las Lajitas 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 Lajitas?

The job market in Las Lajitas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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