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Los Algodones, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

Los Algodones is a small town in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 4,874. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

4,874 Population 1/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
3.4 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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About Los Algodones

Los Algodones

Los Algodones, is a town and borough in the municipality of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. It is also commonly identified as Vicente Guerrero. Located on the United States-Mexico border to the north and east, Los Algodones is south of Andrade, California, and close to five miles west of downtown Yuma, Arizona. It reported a population of 5,474 in the 2010 Mexican census. Los Algodones is popularly referred to as "Molar City" due to hundreds of dentists that cater to Americans seeking affordable dental care outside of the United States.

People

Population4,874
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain3.4 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population4,874
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates32.7000°, -114.7333°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation3.4 inches (85 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Algodones

Los Algodones is a small town in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 4,874. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 156 business establishments.

Income: Los Algodones vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)156

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Los Algodones

Los Algodones has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jul (34.4°C), the coldest is Dec (13.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 95 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.6°C / 58°F 8.1° / 21° 10.0
Feb 16.8°C / 62°F 9.6° / 24° 6.9
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.8° 9.4
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 15.2° / 31.4° 2.4
May 27°C / 81°F 18.7° / 35.2° 1.3
Jun 31.7°C / 89°F 23.1° / 40.3° 0.4
Jul 34.4°C / 94°F 26.9° / 41.9° 10.2
Aug 34.4°C / 94°F 27.2° / 41.5° 18.7
Sep 31.3°C / 88°F 23.9° / 38.7° 7.8
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 17.8° / 32.9° 6.5
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.2° 5.1
Dec 13.9°C / 57°F 7.7° / 20.1° 16.2
Los Algodones has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area4,405.3 sq mi (11,409.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates32.7000°N, 114.7333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.4"
91% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.63"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9,414 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 70 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 50 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 110 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 73 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 70 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 82 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 114 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 66 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 83 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 71 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 64 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 146 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 84 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 78 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 89 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 97 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 89 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 73 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 64 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 99 km
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KING VALLEY (32,964 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 KING VALLEY 32,964 90 km
2006 CIBOLA 4,703 69 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 64 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 29 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 40 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 63 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 40 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 40 km
2005 GETTING 1,403 82 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 47 km
2019 BERMUDA 1,175 30 km
2003 MITTRY 1,066 31 km
1990 YOCUM 1,006 73 km
1987 IMPERIAL 1,006 38 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
July 93°F (34°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 93°F (34°C) 0.6 in Wettest
September 88°F (31°C) 0.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Los Algodones has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 57°F in December to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Los Algodones

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miguel Hidalgo
Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo A La Educacion Regular Lxx
Escuela Secundaria N° 7 "Vicente Guerrero"
Vicente Guerrero
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Radio Stations near Los Algodones

47 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Café Romántico Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.caferomanticoradio.com - Grupo Digital Radioland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 80s en español, café romántico radio AAC 96 kbps
Cumbias Inmortales Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.cumbiasinmortales.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León clásicos, clásicos en español AAC 96 kbps
La Ranchera de Monterrey - 1050 AM - XEG-AM - Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, NL 1050, 1050 am MP3 128 kbps
Oldies Internet Radio - Online - www.oldiesinternetradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
Estrellas de los 80s Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.estrellasdelos80s.com - Grupo Digital Radioland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 1980s, 80s AAC 96 kbps
BANDA 93.3 (Monterrey) - 93.3 FM - XHQQ-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, NL 93.3, 93.3 fm AAC+ 32 kbps
Oldies Internet Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.oldiesinternetradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
PREMIER 91.7 (Monterrey) - 91.7 FM - XHXL-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 91.7, 91.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Lupe 105.3 FM Monterrey adult hits, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Amor Monterrey - 90.9 FM - XHOK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Monterrey, NL 90.9, 90.9 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC Deportes (Monterrey) - 92.1 FM / 660 AM - XHGBO-FM / XEFZ-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - General Bravo / Monterrey, NL 92.1, 92.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Banda 93.3 (Monterrey) - 93.3 FM - XHQQ-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, Nuevo León 93.3 fm, banda AAC+ 32 kbps
Zona grupera grupera, regional MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Monterrey - 92.5 FM - XHSRO-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, NL 92.5, 92.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
XEH-AM 1420 "La H" Monterrey, NL latin music, mexican music AAC+ 32 kbps
La Caliente 94.1 FM Monterrey banda, banda norteña AAC 93 kbps
Radio fórmula (Monterrey) - 1230 AM [Monterrey, Nuevo León] music, news AAC
XEH 1420 - Antologia Vallenata cumbias, vallenato AAC+ 32 kbps
Antología Vallenata, XEH 14-20 (Monterrey) - 1420 AM - XEH-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, NL 1420, 1420 am AAC+ 32 kbps
D99 98.9 FM Monterrey adult contemporary, charts AAC 93 kbps
ABC Noticias (Monterrey) - 570 AM - XEBJB-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 570, 570 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Monterrey - 97.3 FM - XHSR-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León 97.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio San Luis classical MP3 128 kbps
Radio Recuerdo 860 AM Monterrey baladas, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Radio fórmula (Monterrey) - 770 AM [Monterrey, Nuevo León] music, news AAC
La Gran AW 101.3 FM Monterrey baladas, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
La T Grande 990 Monterrey gruperas del recuerdo, la t grande AAC 93 kbps
La Gran AW 1280 AM Monterrey baladas, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Hits 106.1 FM Monterrey baladas en español, hits AAC 93 kbps
RG La Deportiva 690 AM/92.9 FM Monterrey debates y deportes, deportes AAC 93 kbps
La Ke Buena Monterrey - 103.7 FM - XHFMTU-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León 103.7 fm, américa AAC 130 kbps
TKR 1480 AM Monterrey grupera, grupero AAC 93 kbps
Radio UDEM (Monterrey) - 90.5 FM - XHUDEM-FM - Universidad de Monterrey - Monterrey, NL 90.5, 90.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo Monterrey - 88.1 FM - XHJM-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León 88.1 fm, adult hits MP3 96 kbps
KY Monterrey 104.5 FM grupo audiorama comunicaciones, ky MP3 64 kbps
Génesis 98.1 (Monterrey) - 98.1 FM - XHRL-FM - Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, Nuevo León 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen radio (Monterrey) - 107.7 FM [San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Sabrosita (Monterrey) - 95.7 FM - XHRK-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio fórmula (Monterrey) - 89.3 FM [Monterrey, Nuevo León] music, news AAC
Radio Fórmula (Monterrey) - 89.3 FM - XHMON-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Monterrey, Nuevo León 89.3 fm, entretenimiento AAC
Milenio Noticias 1090 AM Monterrey información, information AAC 93 kbps
Classic 106.9 FM Monterrey 70s, 80s AAC 93 kbps
ABC NOTICIAS - 1310 AM - XEVB-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León 1310 am, abc noticias AAC+ 48 kbps
Milenio Radio 103.7 FM HD2 Monterrey 70s, 80s AAC 93 kbps
Radio Esperanza (Monterrey) - 1140 AM - XEMR-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Apodaca / Monterrey, NL 1140, 1140 am MP3 128 kbps
Digital 102-9 (Monterrey) - 102.9 FM - XHMG-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 102.9, 102.9 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
FM Globo Monterrey - 88.1 FM - XHJM-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, NL 88.1, 88.1 fm MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Los Algodones

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY RIO COLORADO DIVISIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION240 S MADISON9287821841$44,456
YUMA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9287821841$44,456
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF YUMA COUNTYGENERAL MUSEUM
COCOPAH TRIBAL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM14533 SOUTH VETERANS DRIVE9286271992
FORT YUMA QUECHAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM7605720661
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF YUMA ARIZONAHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MUSEUM OF HISTORY IN GRANITEGENERAL MUSEUM
YUMA CONSERVATION GARDENARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
YUMA NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION9288190517
YUMA TERRITORIAL PRISON STATE HISTORIC PARKHISTORIC PRESERVATION9287834771

Libraries in Los Algodones

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
YUMA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT2951 SOUTH 21ST DRIVE0.0930,109
COCOPAH TRIBAL LIBRARY14250 SOUTH AVENUE I0.0325

Farmers Markets in Los Algodones

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Oxxo
Oxxo

Hotels in Los Algodones

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cielito Lindo
Hacienda Los Algodones
Hotel California Comfort & Suites
Hotel del Valle
Mary's Inn

Restaurants in Los Algodones

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birriería El Paisa
El Paraíso
El Rancherito
La Parrilla
Los Poblanos
Mi Casa Es Su Casa
Molcas Tacos
Sokuyo's

Cafes in Los Algodones

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lupita's shrimp and fish tacos
My Daily Treat
Sugar House

Clinics in Los Algodones

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baja Clinical Lab

Dentists in Los Algodones

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DDS Guillermo Marquez Reyes
Dental Place Clinic
ER dental clinic
Leon Dental
Molar Dental Clinic
Sani Dental Group

Gas Stations in Los Algodones

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1182811068
Pemex

Cell Towers in Los Algodones

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
(Ogilby) 4324 Center of the World Drive (Ogilby #40748)LTOWER97
Ogliby Site 4324 Center of the World Drive (Ogilby #40748)TOWER97
(Ogilby) 4324 Center of the World Drive (Ogilby #40748)LTOWER97
(DT Yuma) 690 E 18TH PLMTOWER49
(DT Yuma) 690 E 18TH PLMTOWER49
DT Yuma: 690 East 18th PlaceTOWER49
Hwy 95 & County 14 3800 W County 15th StTOWER31
Peanut Patch 14165 S Avenue 3 ETOWER31

Amtrak Stations in Los Algodones

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Yuma, AZ281 Gila StreetTRAIN

Airports Near Los Algodones

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International AirportMXLMedium Airport
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station YumaYUMMedium Airport
Aeródromo Leona VicarioSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Castro AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Monterrey AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Nayarit AirstripSmall Airport
Aguascalientes AirportSmall Airport
Blue Mountain AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonanza AirportSmall Airport
Bonfil AirportSmall Airport
Bonito Valle AirportSmall Airport
Campeche AirportSmall Airport
Castle Dome UAS Site Eight AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad Coahuila South AirportSmall Airport
Coahuila StripSmall Airport
Ejido Oaxaca AirstripSmall Airport
El Álamo AirportSmall Airport
El Pozo AirportSmall Airport
Fertilizantes DAF AirstripSmall Airport
Glamis Landing StripSmall Airport
Holtville Airport (Closed indefinitely)Small Airport
Islita AirportSmall Airport
Janitzio AirstripSmall Airport
La Aurora AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Army AirfieldLGFSmall Airport
Las Islas AirportSmall Airport
Lazaro Cardenas AirfieldSmall Airport
López AirstripSmall Airport
LZ Phantom AirfieldSmall Airport
Maran AirportSmall Airport
McAllister Wash AirstripSmall Airport
Melgoza AirportSmall Airport
Mezquital StripSmall Airport
Mojave Wash AirstripSmall Airport
Morelos AirstripSmall Airport
Morris Equipment AirportSmall Airport
Mosqueda AirportSmall Airport
Muller AirstripSmall Airport
Pista BrekamajeSmall Airport
Pista Iñiguez IISmall Airport
Pista Nuevo Leon Baja IISmall Airport
Pista QueretaroSmall Airport
Radium Hot Springs AirfieldSmall Airport
Rolle AirfieldSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
San Luis Río Colorado AirportUACSmall Airport
Somerton AirportSmall Airport
Speed Bag UAS StripSmall Airport
TACTS AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Los Algodones

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Catholic Community Services of - Southern Arizona Inc/YumaBoth928-341-9400 x7201
Community Health Associates - Yuma TIPBoth928-248-8282
Community Medical Services - YumaSubstance Abuse928-291-3565
Pathways of Arizona LLCBoth928-317-0177
PSA Behavioral Health Agency - DBA Resilient HealthMental Health602-995-1767
Sunset Health - Main ClinicBoth928-819-8999
Sunset Health - San Luis ClinicBoth928-819-8999
Turtle Bay Cafe of Yuma LLCSubstance Abuse928-261-8668

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Algodones

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Español
Parroquia Cristo Rey
Templo Cristo Rey

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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 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 Los Algodones

What is the population of Los Algodones?

Los Algodones has a population of 4,874 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,405.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Algodones?

Los Algodones has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.4 inches.

How is the job market in Los Algodones?

The job market in Los Algodones is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 156 business establishments in the area.

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