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Las Varas, Mexico
Nayarit · Mexico
Las Varas is a small city in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 14,419. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 14,419 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.1802°, -105.1360° |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Nayarit |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.9 inches (1,495 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Las Varas
Las Varas is a small city in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 14,419. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.
Income: Las Varas vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 461 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Las Varas
Las Varas has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1379 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 878.1 sq mi (2,274.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.1802°N, 105.1360°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 65 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Las Varas has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 70°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.4") and April the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Las Varas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Cervantes Pe�Ita | College | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional de Educacion Profesional Tecnica Num. 257 La Pe�Ita | College | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Belleza Miguel A�Ngel | College | — | — |
| Escuela Especial de Belleza Miguel A�Ngel | College | — | — |
| Preparatoria de Jaltemba | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Lima de Abajo | College | — | — |
| Telepreparatoria Nayarit Raul Gonza�Lez Esquivel | College | — | — |
Schools in Las Varas
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benito Jua�Rez | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Atencion Multiple Num. 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Educare | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Patria | — | — | — | — |
| Educare | — | — | — | — |
| Emiliano Zapata | — | — | — | — |
| Esteban Baca Calderon | — | — | — | — |
| General Eulogio Parra | — | — | — | — |
| General Felipe A�Ngeles | — | — | — | — |
| General Francisco Villa | — | — | — | — |
| Lázaro Cárdenas | — | — | — | — |
| Patria y Libertad | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad de Servicio de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular Num. 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Vicente Guerrero | — | — | — | — |
| 16 de Septiembre | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Las Varas
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| @FM (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 98.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| AZTLÁN RADIO 100.3 (Tepic) - 100.3 FM - XHTNY-FM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 100.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| AZTLÁN RADIO 550 (Tepic) - 550 AM - XEGNAY-AM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 550 am, am | MP3 | |
| LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, Nayarit | 104.9 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, NA | 104.9, 104.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| ARROBA FM 98.5 (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 98.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| Love FM (Tepic) - 96.1 FM - XHEOO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tepic, Nayarit | 96.1 fm, américa | MP3 48 kbps |
Museums in Las Varas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Regional de Compostela |
Farmers Markets in Las Varas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal Compostela | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Compostela |
Restaurants in Las Varas
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Las Varas
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Las Varas
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Las Varas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Las Varas
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Vallarta International Airport | PVR | Large Airport |
| Amado Nervo National Airport | TPQ | Medium Airport |
| Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Llano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Higuera Gorda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huaynamota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Pochoteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Bugambilias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Higueras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Varas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Sebastián Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Valle de Banderas Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Las Varas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Nuestra señora de Guadalupe |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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What is the population of Las Varas?
Las Varas has a population of 14,419 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 878.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Las Varas?
Las Varas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.9 inches.
How is the job market in Las Varas?
The job market in Las Varas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 461 business establishments in the area.