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Mulegé, Mexico

Baja California Sur · Mexico

Mulegé is a small town in Baja California Sur, Mexico with a population of 3,851. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,851 Population 1/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
6.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Mulegé

Mulegé

Mulegé is a city in Mulegé Municipality, Baja California Sur, situated on the Gulf of California. Located on the Gulf of California, the population was 3,834 according to the Mexican census of 2020.

People

Population3,851
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain6.3 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population3,851
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates26.8914°, -111.9826°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California Sur
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation6.3 inches (161 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mulegé

Mulegé is a small town in Mexico (Baja California Sur) with a population of 3,851. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 123 business establishments.

Income: Mulegé vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)123

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Mulegé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area3,939.8 sq mi (10,204.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates26.8914°N, 111.9826°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
83% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.73"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

174 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 28, 2025.

Jan 4, 2006 75 km SSW of Bahía de Kino, Mexico M6.6 142 km
Mar 12, 2003 87 km SW of Paredón Colorado, Mexico M6.4 144 km
Jan 19, 2018 79 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M6.3 93 km
Jul 30, 2006 76 km E of Mulegé, Mexico M5.9 77 km
Mar 24, 2000 51 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.6 100 km
Oct 1, 1996 70 km NE of Loreto, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Aug 10, 2014 65 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.5 94 km
Jul 31, 2021 60 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.5 91 km
Jul 3, 2024 77 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.3 93 km
Jan 21, 2022 76 km SSW of Bahía de Lobos, Mexico M5.3 112 km
Apr 26, 2011 73 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.3 78 km
Jan 4, 2006 69 km N of Santa Rosalía, Mexico M5.2 120 km
Aug 6, 2022 67 km WSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.2 92 km
Oct 3, 1992 58 km SSW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.2 92 km
May 28, 2006 88 km NNE of Loreto, Mexico M5.2 90 km
May 28, 2006 76 km N of Loreto, Mexico M5.1 78 km
May 24, 2011 65 km SW of San Carlos, Mexico M5.1 88 km
Feb 8, 2024 62 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.1 146 km
Jan 24, 2024 31 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico M5.0 128 km
Jan 12, 2011 57 km ENE of Mulegé, Mexico M5.0 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hilary (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Hilary Category 1 297 km
2022 Kay Category 1 242 km
2016 Newton Category 1 55 km
2014 Norbert Category 3 292 km
2014 Odile Category 2 39 km
2009 Jimena Category 2 47 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 215 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 131 km
2006 John Category 1 291 km
2003 Marty Category 1 103 km
1997 Nora Category 1 280 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 272 km
1992 Lester Category 1 141 km
1986 Newton Category 1 214 km
1984 Norbert Category 2 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1810 MEXICO Eruption + Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Comondu-La Purisima (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Comondu-La Purisima Volcanic field 780 m (2,559 ft) Unknown 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 89°F (32°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 89°F (32°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 87°F (30°C) 1.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in

Mulegé has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 62°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and May the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Mulegé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Mulege - Ex carcel sin puertas

Hotels in Mulegé

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda
Hotel Mulegé
Las Casitas
Serenidad Hotel
Terrazas

Restaurants in Mulegé

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Mayoral
Cazuelamolcajete
Doney Mely's
El Mesquite
En Candil
La Casa de Pancho Villa
La Huerta
Las Casitas
Los Equipales

Cafes in Mulegé

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mago's Coffee and Sweets

Clinics in Mulegé

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Heroica Mulegé
Clínica Club Rotario

Dentists in Mulegé

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Dental Mulegé

Bus Stations in Mulegé

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autobus Aguila y ABC

Gas Stations in Mulegé

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Gyms in Mulegé

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nene's

Airports Near Mulegé

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cadejé AirstripSmall Airport
Charole AirportSmall Airport
El Gallito AirstripSmall Airport
Isla San Marcos AirstripSmall Airport
La Vinatería AirstripSmall Airport
Mulege AirportMUGSmall Airport
Palo Blanco AirstripSmall Airport
Palo Verde AirportSRLSmall Airport
Palo Verde South AirportSmall Airport
Punta Amolares AirstripSmall Airport
Punta Chivato AirportPCVSmall Airport
Punta San Pedro AirstripSmall Airport
Río de Agua de Vida AirstripSmall Airport
San Bruno AirportSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Londó AirstripSmall Airport
San Lucas Military AirstripSmall Airport
Santa María de Mulegé AirportSmall Airport
Scorpion Bay AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mulegé

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesús
Iglesia Cristiana "Solo un Camino"
Iglesia Inmaculada
Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé

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 Mulegé

What is the population of Mulegé?

Mulegé has a population of 3,851 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,939.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mulegé?

Mulegé has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches.

How is the job market in Mulegé?

The job market in Mulegé is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 123 business establishments in the area.

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