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Minatitlán, Mexico

Colima · Mexico

Minatitlán is a small town in Colima, Mexico with a population of 4,691. Elevation: 2,861 ft (872 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

4,691 Population 18/sq mi density
2,861 ft Elevation 872 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population4,691
Density18/mi²

Economy

Unemployment7.6%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation2,861 ft (872 m)
Population4,691
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation2,861 ft (872 m)
Coordinates19.3667°, -104.0667°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceColima
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.1 inches (1,070 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Minatitlán

Minatitlán is a small town in Mexico (Colima) with a population of 4,691. The city sits at an elevation of 2,861 feet (872 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 150 business establishments.

Income: Minatitlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)150

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Minatitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,861 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,861 ft (872 m)
Area256.0 sq mi (663.0 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates19.3667°N, 104.0667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.49"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

407 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 38 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 67 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 73 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 86 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 121 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 62 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 69 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 63 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 122 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 78 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 98 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 107 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 87 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 98 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 82 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 66 km
Nov 21, 1995 76 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 149 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 29 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

41 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Flossie (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 285 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 299 km
2024 John Category 1 271 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 158 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 114 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 274 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 297 km
2021 Rick Category 2 204 km
2021 Nora Category 1 133 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 184 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 77 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 91 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 138 km
2014 Polo Category 1 299 km
2013 Erick Category 1 157 km
2012 Bud Category 3 159 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 280 km
2011 Jova Category 3 111 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 72 km
2009 Andres Category 1 132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 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 33 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 38 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 36 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 32 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 149 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 110 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 56 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 67 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 137 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 120 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 50 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in Warmest
July 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 9.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in

Minatitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Minatitlán

Institution Type Founded Website
Bachillerato General College
Bachillerato Tecnico Num. 11 College
Extension Ayotitlan (Casimiro Castillo) College
Extension Telcruz (Casimiro Castillo) College

Schools in Minatitlán

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Amado Nervo
Benemerito de las Americas
CONAFE Primaria
Centro de Atencion Multiple Minatitlan
Gregorio Vega
J. Guadalupe Victoria
J. Jesus Mancilla Rodriguez
Jose Maria Pino Suarez
Miguel Galindo
Nicolas Bravo
Perfecto Mancilla Rodriguez
Porfirio Gaitán Núñez
Unidad de Servicios de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular Num. 39
Escuela de Artes, Cultura y Deporte Minatitlán
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Radio Stations near Minatitlán

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán 95.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
LUPE 560 (Manzanillo) - 560 AM - XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Manzanillo, Colima 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
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 Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL bailable, dance AAC+ 64 kbps
CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima 90.5 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM banda, banda norteña AAC 130 kbps
Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima colima, colima city MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL 92.5, 92.5 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima 98.9 fm, clásicos MP3 96 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in Minatitlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Lic. Humberto Silva0.0

Restaurants in Minatitlán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Terraza Del Buen Sazon

Theatres in Minatitlán

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorio Municipal "Profra. Andrea Figueroa Michel"

Stadiums & Teams in Minatitlán

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Airports Near Minatitlán

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo Aerofumigaciones NarvaezSmall Airport
Aeródromo C.P.A. Roberto Nevarez DominguezSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cerro de OrtegaSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Coahuayana AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
San Vicente AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Minatitlán

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de Inmaculada Concepción

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Waterfalls
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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 Minatitlán

What is the population of Minatitlán?

Minatitlán has a population of 4,691 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 256.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Minatitlán?

Minatitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches.

How is the job market in Minatitlán?

The unemployment rate in Minatitlán is 7.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 150 business establishments in the area.

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