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Magallanes, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Magallanes is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 841. Elevation: 6,017 ft (1,834 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

841 Population 1/sq mi density
6,017 ft Elevation 1,834 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
13.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population841
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain13.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,017 ft (1,834 m)
Population841
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,017 ft (1,834 m)
Coordinates20.4630°, -101.6968°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation13.0 inches (330 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magallanes

Magallanes is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 841. The city sits at an elevation of 6,017 feet (1,834 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: Magallanes vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Magallanes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,017 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,017 ft (1,834 m)
Area636.5 sq mi (1,648.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates20.4630°N, 101.6968°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 123 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 104 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 112 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 108 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 78 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 128 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 121 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 21 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 150 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 108 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 115 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 111 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 81 km
Aug 24, 2002 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico M3.7 115 km
May 13, 2005 14 km SSW of Los Limones, Mexico M3.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 217 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 284 km
1996 Boris Category 1 203 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 297 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 68 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Magallanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Magallanes

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen Radio news MP3 48 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Imagen Radio 90.5 news talk MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Magallanes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CASA DE MIGUEL HIDALGO
Museo Hidalgo

Libraries in Magallanes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0

Farmers Markets in Magallanes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Magallanes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Magallanes

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Magallanes

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAISES Abasolo
IMSS
ISSSTE

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 Magallanes

What is the population of Magallanes?

Magallanes has a population of 841 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 636.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magallanes?

Magallanes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.0 inches.

How is the job market in Magallanes?

The job market in Magallanes is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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