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Mecatán, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Mecatán is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 2,657. Elevation: 1,014 ft (309 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,657 Population 1/sq mi density
1,014 ft Elevation 309 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population2,657
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Population2,657
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Coordinates21.5364°, -105.1195°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mecatán

Mecatán is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 2,657. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet (309 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Mecatán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Mecatán

Mecatán has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jun (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.8° 14.6
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 11.8° / 28.4° 17.4
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 12.1° / 30.1° 1.8
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 13.8° / 31.6° 0.1
May 24.5°C / 76°F 16.3° / 32.6° 4.6
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 19.7° / 31.5° 151.4
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 20.2° / 30.6° 337.8
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 20.3° / 30.6° 299.3
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 30° 220.5
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 18.9° / 30.3° 75.1
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.4° 14.8
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 12° / 27.7° 13.9
Mecatán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Area2,349.3 sq mi (6,084.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.5364°N, 105.1195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 16, 2023.

Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 134 km
Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 84 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 129 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 126 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 120 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 130 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 126 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 123 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 142 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 95 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 115 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 46 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 27 km
Jun 12, 1993 95 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.3 147 km
Feb 29, 2004 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 120 km
Aug 12, 2007 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 107 km
Apr 26, 2017 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.2 123 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 62 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 108 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 64 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 151 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 287 km
2021 Nora Category 1 108 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 214 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 251 km
2018 Willa Category 4 140 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 137 km
2013 Erick Category 1 276 km
2012 Bud Category 1 296 km
2011 Jova Category 2 160 km
2006 John Category 3 222 km
2006 Lane Category 3 156 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 34 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 154 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 294 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 260 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 134 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 78 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 86 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 14.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 14.7 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 12.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
December 71°F (21°C) 1.1 in

Mecatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.7") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Mecatán

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amado Nervo - - - -
Dr. Julian Gascon Mercado - - - -
Fernando Samaniego - - - -
Plan de Ayutla - - - -
Ricardo Flores Magon - - - -
Simon Bolivar - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mecatán

8 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
LA PATRONA 94.5 (Santiago) - 94.5 FM - XHSI-FM - Alica Medios - Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit 94.5 fm, alica medios MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Mecatán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aduana Antigua
Aduana Antigua
Casa Fenelón
Casa Fenelón
Casa Museo Amado Nervo
Casa Museo Amado Nervo
Casa-Museo Juan Escutia
Casa-Museo Juan Escutia
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo del Bicentenario Emilia Ortíz
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo del Bicentenario Emilia Ortíz
Centro Estatal de Culturas Populares e Indigenas (CECUPI)
Centro Estatal de Culturas Populares e Indigenas (CECUPI)
Museo Regional de Nayarit
Museo Regional de Nayarit
Teatro

Libraries in Mecatán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Magna0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Everardo Peña Navarro0.0
Biblioteca Pública Emilia Ortiz0.0
Biblioteca Pública Emilia Ortiz0.0
Libreria0.0

Farmers Markets in Mecatán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes Emma
Mercado Amado Nervo
Mercado Juan Escutia
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Xalisco
Mercado Popular Mololoa

Breweries in Mecatán

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Centro de Distribución Modelo

Stadiums & Teams in Mecatán

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol de la UAN
Estadio Olímpico Santa Teresita
Lienzo Charro

Airports Near Mecatán

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport-Small Airport
El Llano Airport-Small Airport
Higuera Gorda Airport-Small Airport
Huaynamota Airport-Small Airport
Jazmines de Coyultita Airstrip-Small Airport
Jesus Maria 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
Los Gavilanes Airport-Small Airport
Mesa de Los Huicholes Airstrip-Small Airport
Mesa del Nayar Airport-Small Airport
Pista Aérea de Tuxpan-Small Airport
San Bias Airport-Small Airport
Valle de Banderas Airport-Small Airport
Zoquipan Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Mecatán

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcoholicos Anónimos "Grupo San Blas"
Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial
Clínica Santa María
Unidad de Salud

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Mecatán

What is the population of Mecatán?

Mecatán has a population of 2,657 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,349.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mecatán?

Mecatán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.

How is the job market in Mecatán?

The job market in Mecatán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

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