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Paticajo, Mexico

Colima · Mexico

Paticajo is a small town in Colima, Mexico with a population of 718. Elevation: 1,558 ft (475 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

718 Population 3/sq mi density
1,558 ft Elevation 475 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population718
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment7.6%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Population718
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Coordinates19.3019°, -104.1533°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceColima
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,163 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paticajo

Paticajo is a small town in Mexico (Colima) with a population of 718. The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet (475 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Paticajo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Paticajo

Paticajo has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.3°C), the coldest is Mar (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1075 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 21.2° / 30.2° 34.0
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.7° 17.8
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 20° / 29.7° 0.4
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 20.8° / 29.9° 0.0
May 27°C / 81°F 23° / 31.1° 9.3
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.2° 125.0
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.7° / 32.9° 203.7
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 25.6° / 32.9° 229.6
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.2° 303.2
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 25.2° / 32.1° 113.2
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.4° 31.7
Dec 26°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.3° 7.5
Paticajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Area256.0 sq mi (663.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates19.3019°N, 104.1533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.67"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 28 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 59 km
Dec 11, 1995 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.4 145 km
Jun 7, 2016 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M6.3 150 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 62 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 122 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 75 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 57 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 58 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 52 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 88 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 120 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 67 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 76 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 99 km
Jan 10, 2020 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 148 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 88 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 58 km
Jun 7, 2016 95 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

42 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Flossie (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 274 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 287 km
2024 John Category 1 270 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 162 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 111 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 268 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 288 km
2021 Rick Category 2 210 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 174 km
2021 Nora Category 1 123 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 67 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 85 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 128 km
2014 Odile Category 4 290 km
2014 Polo Category 1 289 km
2013 Erick Category 1 146 km
2012 Bud Category 3 148 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 271 km
2011 Jova Category 3 105 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 32 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 28 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 25 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 43 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 99 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 60 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 59 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 141 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 118 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 61 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 10.4 in
September 75°F (24°C) 10.7 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in

Paticajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Paticajo

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CONAFE Preescolar
CONAFE Primaria
Emiliano Zapata
Ignacio M. Altamirano
Juan Jose Rios
Ma. Guadalupe de la Rosa Benitez
Valentin Gomez Farias
Veinte de Noviembre
Changavilan
Kuikakalko
Xinachtojketl
Secundaria Juan José Ríos
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Radio Stations near Paticajo

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán 95.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
LUPE 560 (Manzanillo) - 560 AM - XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Manzanillo, Colima 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 102.3 (Autlán) - 102.3 FM - XHANU-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Autlán, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
Radio Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL bailable, dance AAC+ 64 kbps
CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima 90.5 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM banda, banda norteña AAC 130 kbps
Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima colima, colima city MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL 92.5, 92.5 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima 98.9 fm, clásicos MP3 96 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Paticajo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural Salagua
Museo de la Perversidad
Museo Universitario de Arqueología

Libraries in Paticajo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Lic. Ernesto Camacho Quiñones"0.0
Biblioteca "Profra. Julia Piza Miranda"0.0
Biblioteca Campus Valle de las Garzas0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias del Mar0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Humberto Silva0.0

Farmers Markets in Paticajo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado del Valle de las Garzas
Plaza Mercado de Santiago El Colimense

Breweries in Paticajo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Paticajo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paticajo

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo Aerofumigaciones NarvaezSmall Airport
Aeródromo C.P.A. Roberto Nevarez DominguezSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cerro de OrtegaSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Coahuayana AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
San Vicente AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Paticajo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Atención Especializado en Adicciones Bill y Bob AC

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paticajo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San antonio Abad

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Waterfalls
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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 Paticajo

What is the population of Paticajo?

Paticajo has a population of 718 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 256.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paticajo?

Paticajo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches.

How is the job market in Paticajo?

The unemployment rate in Paticajo is 7.6%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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