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Oconahua, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Oconahua is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,275. Elevation: 4,820 ft (1,469 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,275 Population 2,955/sq mi density
4,820 ft Elevation 1,469 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Oconahua

Oconahua

Oconahua is a small town in the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is a Delegation of the municipality of Etzatlán. The population was 2,360 according to the 2020 census.

People

Population2,275
Density2,955/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation4,820 ft (1,469 m)
Population2,275
Population Density2,955 / sq mi
Elevation4,820 ft (1,469 m)
Coordinates20.7422°, -104.1653°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oconahua

Oconahua is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,275. The city sits at an elevation of 4,820 feet (1,469 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Oconahua vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Oconahua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,820 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,820 ft (1,469 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density2,955/sq mi
Coordinates20.7422°N, 104.1653°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 2, 2023.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 26 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 150 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 69 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 139 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 112 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 132 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 141 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 99 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 115 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 85 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Dec 26, 1995 8 km NNE of Campo Acosta, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Nov 24, 2013 2 km NNW of El Tequesquite, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Apr 2, 1998 7 km N of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 122 km
May 14, 2012 8 km W of Purificación, Mexico M4.0 127 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 46 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 265 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 197 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 268 km
2021 Nora Category 1 129 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 230 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 174 km
2018 Willa Category 3 272 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 36 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 285 km
2013 Erick Category 1 269 km
2012 Bud Category 2 248 km
2011 Jova Category 2 113 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 217 km
2009 Andres Category 1 269 km
2006 Lane Category 3 228 km
2006 John Category 3 247 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 167 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 243 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 400 127 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 120 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 56 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 71 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in

Oconahua has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Oconahua

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Guadalupe Victoria - - - -
Margarita Maza De Juarez - - - -
La Quebrada - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oconahua

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Libraries in Oconahua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bilioteca CUVALLES0.0
Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero0.0

Farmers Markets in Oconahua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado

Airports Near Oconahua

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora Airport-Small Airport
Apozolco Airport-Small Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport-Small Airport
Cuautla Airport-Small Airport
El Trapiche Airport-Small Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National Airport-Small Airport
La Manga Airstrip-Small Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport-Small Airport
Mecatillo Airport-Small Airport
Pacana Airport-Small Airport
San Sebastián Airport-Small Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez Airport-Small Airport
Vientos de la Vega Airport-Small Airport
Zapopan Air Force Base-Small 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 Oconahua

What is the population of Oconahua?

Oconahua has a population of 2,275 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,955 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oconahua?

Oconahua 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 70°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.

How is the job market in Oconahua?

The job market in Oconahua is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 73 business establishments in the area.

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