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Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho), Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho) is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 761. Elevation: 5,581 ft (1,701 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

761 Population 1/sq mi density
5,581 ft Elevation 1,701 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population761
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,581 ft (1,701 m)
Population761
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,581 ft (1,701 m)
Coordinates20.4742°, -101.9778°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho)

Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho) is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 761. The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet (1,701 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,581 ft (1,701 m)
Area636.5 sq mi (1,648.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates20.4742°N, 101.9778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 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 M4.4 112 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 142 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 103 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 82 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 101 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 113 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 133 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 41 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 103 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 112 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 82 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 274 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 293 km
2021 Rick Category 2 211 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 252 km
1996 Alma Category 2 279 km
1996 Boris Category 1 199 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 298 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 272 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 73 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°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 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho) has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho)

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno"0.0
Biblioteca UNIVA0.0

Farmers Markets in Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal "Gildardo Magaña"

Stadiums & Teams in Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho)

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho)

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall 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
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

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 Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho)

What is the population of Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho)?

Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho) has a population of 761 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 Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho)?

Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho)?

The job market in Nuevo Santa Elena de Aceves (El Capricho) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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