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Otatlán, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Otatlán is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,280. Elevation: 5,092 ft (1,552 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,280 Population 158/sq mi density
5,092 ft Elevation 1,552 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,280
Density158/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation5,092 ft (1,552 m)
Population1,280
Population Density158 / sq mi
Elevation5,092 ft (1,552 m)
Coordinates20.4409°, -102.8040°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Otatlán

Otatlán is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,280. The city sits at an elevation of 5,092 feet (1,552 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.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Otatlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Otatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,092 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,092 ft (1,552 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates20.4409°N, 102.8040°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 135 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 141 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 125 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 80 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 115 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 115 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 134 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 103 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 64 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 99 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 28 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 134 km
May 7, 1998 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 130 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 5 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 189 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 246 km
2021 Rick Category 2 211 km
2021 Nora Category 1 270 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 244 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 166 km
2011 Jova Category 2 232 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 248 km
1996 Alma Category 2 275 km
1996 Boris Category 1 204 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 241 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 257 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 201 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 225 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 400 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 128 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 134 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Otatlán 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").

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Schools in Otatlán

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ignacio L Vallarta - - - -
Ignacio Zaragoza - - - -
Jesus Reyes Heroles - - - -
Manuel Martinez Valadez - - - -
Juan Escutia - - - -
Juan Rulfo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Otatlán

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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

Museums in Otatlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO JRF
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in Otatlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Mezcala0.0
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0

Airports Near Otatlán

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge 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 AirportZMMSmall 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 Otatlán

What is the population of Otatlán?

Otatlán has a population of 1,280 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Otatlán?

Otatlán 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 Otatlán?

The job market in Otatlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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