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Los Guajes, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Los Guajes is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 705. Elevation: 4,239 ft (1,292 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

705 Population 792/sq mi density
4,239 ft Elevation 1,292 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population705
Density792/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Population705
Population Density792 / sq mi
Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Coordinates20.0856°, -104.0253°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (818 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Guajes

Los Guajes is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 705. The city sits at an elevation of 4,239 feet (1,292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Los Guajes vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Los Guajes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,239 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density792/sq mi
Coordinates20.0856°N, 104.0253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 116 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 147 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 148 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 142 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 123 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 139 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 136 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 138 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 106 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 109 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 137 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 119 km
Dec 12, 2009 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.2 141 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 135 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

29 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 91 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 191 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 240 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 300 km
2021 Rick Category 2 245 km
2021 Nora Category 1 137 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 211 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 119 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 60 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 216 km
2013 Erick Category 1 221 km
2012 Bud Category 2 203 km
2011 Jova Category 2 102 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 148 km
2009 Andres Category 1 204 km
2006 Lane Category 3 224 km
2006 John Category 3 219 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 229 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 270 km
1996 Alma Category 2 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 110 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 116 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 101 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 53 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 119 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 147 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 102 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 76 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 103 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in

Los Guajes has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Los Guajes

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Basilio Vadillo
Benito Juarez
Emiliano Zapata
Francisco I Madero
Fray Bartolome De Las Casas
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Guillermo Prieto
Juan Gil Preciado
Las Juntas
Los Ojos De Agua
Ni�os Heroes
Tamazula
Secundaria
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Radio Stations near Los Guajes

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 102.3 (Autlán) - 102.3 FM - XHANU-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Autlán, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Farmers Markets in Los Guajes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Tecolotlán

Clinics in Los Guajes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Los Guajes

Airports Near Los Guajes

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Guajes

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla en Camichines
Capilla en La Tinaja
Parroquia en Santa Maria
Templo en San José de los Guajes

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Los Guajes

What is the population of Los Guajes?

Los Guajes has a population of 705 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 792 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Guajes?

Los Guajes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Los Guajes?

The job market in Los Guajes is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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