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Mascota, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Mascota is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 8,801. Elevation: 4,154 ft (1,266 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,801 Population 4,560/sq mi density
4,154 ft Elevation 1,266 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
54.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population8,801
Density4,560/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain54.6 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation4,154 ft (1,266 m)
Population8,801
Population Density4,560 / sq mi
Elevation4,154 ft (1,266 m)
Coordinates20.5254°, -104.7852°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation54.6 inches (1,387 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mascota

Mascota is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 8,801. The city sits at an elevation of 4,154 feet (1,266 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 282 business establishments.

Income: Mascota vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)282

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Mascota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,154 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,154 ft (1,266 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density4,560/sq mi
Coordinates20.5254°N, 104.7852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 9, 2024.

Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 123 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 131 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 102 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 116 km
Dec 25, 2009 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Dec 14, 1999 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 132 km
Oct 9, 1995 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 53 km
Nov 3, 1995 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 137 km
Oct 25, 1995 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.6 127 km
Dec 21, 1995 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 129 km
Nov 3, 1995 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 134 km
Apr 22, 2012 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico M4.6 141 km
Oct 25, 1995 15 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.5 143 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 27 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 262 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 147 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 212 km
2021 Nora Category 1 65 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 163 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 136 km
2018 Willa Category 5 238 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 40 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 260 km
2013 Erick Category 1 210 km
2012 Bud Category 2 196 km
2011 Jova Category 2 52 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 196 km
2009 Andres Category 1 236 km
2006 Lane Category 3 160 km
2006 John Category 3 180 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 136 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 181 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 149 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 135 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 63 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 12 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 73 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 166 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 8.6 in Warmest
July 65°F (18°C) 12.9 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 12.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 11.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in

Mascota has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 55°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Mascota

Institution Type Founded Website
Emsad La Laja College - ,
Emsad San Sebastian Del Oeste College - ,

Schools in Mascota

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz - - - -
Hermelinda Pérez Curiel - - - -
Colegio Morelos - - - -
Jaime Torres Bodet - - - -
Idolina Gaona De Cosio - - - -
Benito Juarez - - - -
5 De Mayo - - - -
13 De Septiembre - - - -
Union Y Progreso - - - -
Union Paz Y Progreso - - - -
Centro De Atencion Multiple 46 Teresa Barba Palomera - - - -
Rosa Davalos Barajas - - - -
Rosa Davalos Barajas - - - -
Ni�os Heroes - - - -
Liberacion Campesina - - - -
Jose Manuel Nuñez - - - -
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon - - - -
Haz De Luz - - - -
Francisco Zarco - - - -
Francisco Gonza�Lez Bocanegra - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mascota

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MIX 92.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 92.7 FM - XHVAY-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puerto Vallarta - 91.1 FM - XHPTOJ-FM - Radiópolis - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 91.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
W RADIO 90.3 (Puerto Vallarta) - 90.3 FM - XHPVA-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 90.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 96.7 FM - XHCCBA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (Puerto Vallarta) - 89.9 FM - XHCCBB-FM - Álica Medios - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 89.9 fm, alica medios MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona FM - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mascota

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Doña Conchita Encarnación
Museo Archeológico
Museo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Talpa
Museo de Raicilla
Museo Parroquial
Museo Raul Rodriguez

Hotels in Mascota

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda Puerta de Enmedio
La Casona de la Esmeralda
Mesón de San José
Meson del Refugio
Mesón Santa Elena
Posada Hernandez
Posada Mascota
Posada Santa Rita
Sierra Lago
Villa Cantabria

Restaurants in Mascota

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Nápoles
Calle Ancha #2
Casa de Mi Abuelita
El Cholo
El Parquesito
El Rincón de Tita
El tapanco
La Calle Ancha
La Molcajete
Restaurant Navidad

Clinics in Mascota

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #476329831

Bus Stations in Mascota

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #475949895
MX #475994875

Gas Stations in Mascota

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera
MX #2279830753
MX #2281466714
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Mascota

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bancomer

Stadiums & Teams in Mascota

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Airports Near Mascota

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport-Small Airport
Cuautla Airport-Small Airport
El Llano Airport-Small Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National Airport-Small Airport
La Gloria III Airport-Small Airport
Las Varas Airport-Small Airport
Mecatillo Airport-Small Airport
San Sebastián Airport-Small Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez Airport-Small Airport
Valle de Banderas Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mascota

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Las Hermanas Clarisas
Cerrito de la Cruz
Cristo Rey
El Agostadero
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Preciosa Sangre de Cristo

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Waterfalls
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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

Volcanoes Near Mascota

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m -

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 Mascota

What is the population of Mascota?

Mascota has a population of 8,801 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4,560 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mascota?

Mascota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.6 inches.

How is the job market in Mascota?

The job market in Mascota is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 282 business establishments in the area.

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