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Ocotlán, Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
Ocotlán is a mid-size city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 83,769. Elevation: 5,095 ft (1,553 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 83,769 |
| Population Density | 10,329 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,095 ft (1,553 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.3512°, -102.7683° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.1 inches (535 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ocotlán
Ocotlán is a mid-size city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 83,769. The city sits at an elevation of 5,095 feet (1,553 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Ocotlán vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 57 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 3 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Ocotlán
Ocotlán has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 660 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,095 ft (1,553 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3512°N, 102.7683°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 145 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 120 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
Ocotlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Ocotlán
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Lopez Mateos | College | - | , |
| CBTIS #49 | College | - | , |
| Cbtis 201 | College | - | , |
| Cbtis 49 | College | - | , |
| Cbtis 49 | College | - | , |
| Centro De Estudios Tecnologicos Industrial | College | - | , |
| Centro Universitario de La Ciénega | University | - | , |
| Centro Universitario de La Ciénega Sede La Barca | University | - | , |
| Centro Universitario Mexico Siglo Xxi | University | - | , |
| Centro Universitario Mexico Siglo Xxi | College | - | , |
| Colegio De Bachilleres 9 | College | - | , |
| Colegio De Bachilleres 9 | College | - | , |
| Colegio de Bachilleres Plantel Cojumatlán | College | - | , |
| CONALEP La Barca | College | - | , |
| CONALEP La Barca | College | - | , |
| Domingo Márquez | College | - | , |
| Emsad Carrozas | College | - | , |
| Emsad San Pedro Itzican | College | - | , |
| Escuela Regional De college De Ocotlan | College | - | , |
| Escuela Regional de Educación Media Superior de Ocotlán | College | - | Visit → |
| Extension Zapotlan Del Rey (Ocotlan) | College | - | , |
| Extension Zapotlan Del Rey (Ocotlan) | College | - | , |
| Instituto Tecnológico de Ocotlán | University | - | , |
| Instituto Tecnologico De Ocotlan | University | - | , |
| Modulo Jamay ( La Barca) | College | - | , |
| Modulo Jamay ( La Barca) | College | - | , |
| Módulo Mezcala | College | - | , |
| Módulo Poncitlán UDG | College | - | , |
| Modulo Tototlan (Eremso) | College | - | , |
| Modulo Tototlan (Eremso) | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria Colegio España | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria Por Cooperacion San Miguel | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria Regional De La Barca | College | - | , |
| Universidad De La Cienega | University | - | , |
| Universidad Interamericana Para El Desarrollo Campus Ocotlan | University | - | , |
Schools in Ocotlán
52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 De Septiembre | - | - | - | - |
| Lázaro Cárdenas del Río | - | - | - | - |
| Leona Vicario | - | - | - | - |
| María Guadalupe Cárdenas García | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel M Dieguez | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel M Dieguez | - | - | - | - |
| Marcos Castellanos | - | - | - | - |
| Melchor Ocampo | - | - | - | - |
| Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro Maria Anaya | - | - | - | - |
| Rafael Ramirez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Valentin Gomez Farias | - | - | - | - |
| 1 De Mayo | - | - | - | - |
| Justo Sierra | - | - | - | - |
| Domingo Márquez | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 42 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 42 | - | - | - | - |
| España | - | - | - | - |
| Ignacio M Altamirano | - | - | - | - |
| Ignacio M Altamirano | - | - | - | - |
| Ocotlense | - | - | - | - |
| Octavio Paz | - | - | - | - |
| COLEGIO JEAN AMOS KOMENSKY | - | - | - | - |
| Jardín de Niños Juan Bosco | - | - | - | - |
| E.S.T. #42 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Diego Huizar Martinez | - | - | - | - |
| CAM Ocotlan | - | - | - | - |
| Colégio Colón de Ocotlán A.C. | - | - | - | - |
| USAER Ocotlan | - | - | - | - |
| USAER Ocotlan | - | - | - | - |
| Adolfo Lopez Mateos | - | - | - | - |
| Amado Nervo | - | - | - | - |
| Amado Nervo | - | - | - | - |
| Angela Godinez Oregel | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Hnas Aceves | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Anahuac | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Ocotlan | - | - | - | - |
| Cuauhtémoc | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Emiliano Zapata | - | - | - | - |
| Encarnacion Rosas | - | - | - | - |
| España | - | - | - | - |
| Graciano Sa�Nchez | - | - | - | - |
| Hogar | - | - | - | - |
| J Jesus Cortes Guillen | - | - | - | - |
| Jaime Torres Bodet | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Clemente Orozco Flores | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Lopez Portillo Y Rojas | - | - | - | - |
| Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon | - | - | - | - |
| Juan Gil Preciado | - | - | - | - |
| Juan Gil Preciado | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ocotlán
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco | 104.7 fm, cadena rasa | 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 |
Museums in Ocotlán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSEO JRF | ||||
| Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán |
Libraries in Ocotlán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ocotlán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Barca |
Hotels in Ocotlán
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ocotlán
16 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ocotlán
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ocotlán
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ocotlán
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ocotlán
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ocotlán
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ocotlán
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ocotlán
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ocotlán
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ocotlán
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Ocotlán
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara International Airport | GDL | Large Airport |
| Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Loreto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Cerritos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Gonzalez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ocotlán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Paco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajacuaran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tepatitlan Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zamora Airport | ZMM | Small Airport |
| Zapopan Air Force Base | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ocotlán
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Estafeta |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ocotlán
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de la Santa Cruz | |
| Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| San Felipe Jesús |
Quick Facts
Around Ocotlán
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Ocotlán
7 places within 15 km
- • Cerro El Alfiler
- • Cerro El Chiquihuitillo
- • Cerro El Metate
- • Cerro Grande
- • Cerro San Bartolo
- • Ruinas de Templo
- • Cerro de jamay
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ocotlán
What is the population of Ocotlán?
Ocotlán has a population of 83,769 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10,329 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ocotlán?
Ocotlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.
How is the job market in Ocotlán?
The job market in Ocotlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 57 business establishments in the area, including 19 restaurants and food service locations.