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Progreso, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

Progreso is a small city in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 12,557. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

12,557 Population 47/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
2.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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People

Population12,557
Density47/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain2.6 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population12,557
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates32.5817°, -115.5843°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation2.6 inches (67 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Progreso

Progreso is a small city in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 12,557. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 402 business establishments.

Income: Progreso vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)402

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Progreso

Progreso has an average annual temperature of 23.4°C (74°F). The hottest month is Aug (34.1°C), the coldest is Dec (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.6°C / 56°F 5.2° / 21.9° 0.0
Feb 15.6°C / 60°F 7.3° / 23.8° 0.0
Mar 19°C / 66°F 10.5° / 27.4° 0.0
Apr 22.2°C / 72°F 13.6° / 30.9° 0.0
May 25.8°C / 78°F 16.9° / 34.8° 0.0
Jun 30.7°C / 87°F 21° / 40.4° 0.0
Jul 34°C / 93°F 25.9° / 42° 0.0
Aug 34.1°C / 93°F 25.9° / 42.3° 0.0
Sep 30.7°C / 87°F 22.4° / 39° 0.0
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 15.3° / 32.4° 0.0
Nov 18.3°C / 65°F 9.8° / 26.8° 0.0
Dec 12.7°C / 55°F 5° / 20.4° 0.0
Progreso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area268.2 sq mi (694.7 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates32.5817°N, 115.5843°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.6"
93% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,431 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 43 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 39 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 34 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 74 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 38 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 85 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 140 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 44 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 125 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 49 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 45 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 45 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 49 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 94 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 55 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 110 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 15 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 62 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 79 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 69 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORSE (16,659 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 HORSE 16,659 98 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 93 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 90 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 89 km
2021 SOUTHERN 5,525 93 km
2012 BANNER 5,371 96 km
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 64 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 44 km
1989 THING 2 4,650 81 km
1999 LAGUNA 100 4,586 85 km
2001 BELL 3,700 95 km
1999 SHOCKEY 3,522 77 km
2012 SHOCKEY 2,667 70 km
2007 PINE 2,302 92 km
1998 CHARIOT 2,147 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,847 77 km
2004 BORDER 1,680 87 km
1999 GLORIA 1,625 81 km
2013 GENERAL 1,431 100 km
2002 TROY 1,279 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 0.3 in
September 85°F (30°C) 0.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Wettest

Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 56°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Progreso

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Belisario DomiNguez Num. 39
Belisario DomiNguez Num. 39
Educacion Es Progreso
Educacion Y Progreso
Emiliano Zapata
Marcelino Magana MejiA
Prof. I�Ngel Ante
Ricardo Giron Gonzi�Lez
Secundaria #39 Belisario Dominguez
Escuela Primaria David Monay Quirarte
Escuela primaria Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Escuela primaria Educación y Progreso
Escuela primaria Placido Valenzuela
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Radio Stations near Progreso

55 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Café Romántico Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.caferomanticoradio.com - Grupo Digital Radioland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 80s en español, café romántico radio AAC 96 kbps
Cumbias Inmortales Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.cumbiasinmortales.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León clásicos, clásicos en español AAC 96 kbps
La Ranchera de Monterrey - 1050 AM - XEG-AM - Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, NL 1050, 1050 am MP3 128 kbps
Estrellas de los 80s Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.estrellasdelos80s.com - Grupo Digital Radioland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 1980s, 80s AAC 96 kbps
Oldies Internet Radio - Online - www.oldiesinternetradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
BANDA 93.3 (Monterrey) - 93.3 FM - XHQQ-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, NL 93.3, 93.3 fm AAC+ 32 kbps
LA KEBUENA 101.3 (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM - XHABCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Mexicali, Baja California 101.3 fm, 820 am MP3 224 kbps
LA PODEROSA 96.9 (Mexicali) - 96.9 FM - XHMUG-FM - Radiorama Mexicali - Mexicali, Baja California 96.9 fm, all-time-classics AAC+ 64 kbps
La Lupe 105.3 FM Monterrey adult hits, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Oldies Internet Radio (Monterrey) - Online - www.oldiesinternetradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León 70s, 80s AAC 128 kbps
PREMIER 91.7 (Monterrey) - 91.7 FM - XHXL-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 91.7, 91.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC Deportes (Monterrey) - 92.1 FM / 660 AM - XHGBO-FM / XEFZ-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - General Bravo / Monterrey, NL 92.1, 92.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Amor Monterrey - 90.9 FM - XHOK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Monterrey, NL 90.9, 90.9 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
BUENISIIMA 850 (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, Baja California 850 am, am MP3 64 kbps
LA GRAN D 1050 (Mexicali) - 1050 AM - XED-AM - Radio Cadena Enciso - Mexicali, Baja California 1050 am, am MP3
Zona grupera grupera, regional MP3 128 kbps
Banda 93.3 (Monterrey) - 93.3 FM - XHQQ-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, Nuevo León 93.3 fm, banda AAC+ 32 kbps
+Acceso Total (Mexicali) - Online - www.eltoquefm.com - El Toque FM - Mexicali, Baja California acceso total, américa MP3 320 kbps
BUENISIIMA (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, Baja California 850 am, am MP3 64 kbps
La Mejor Monterrey - 92.5 FM - XHSRO-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, NL 92.5, 92.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
XEH-AM 1420 "La H" Monterrey, NL latin music, mexican music AAC+ 32 kbps
La Caliente 94.1 FM Monterrey banda, banda norteña AAC 93 kbps
Radio fórmula (Monterrey) - 1230 AM [Monterrey, Nuevo León] music, news AAC
XEH 1420 - Antologia Vallenata cumbias, vallenato AAC+ 32 kbps
Antología Vallenata, XEH 14-20 (Monterrey) - 1420 AM - XEH-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, NL 1420, 1420 am AAC+ 32 kbps
ABC Noticias (Monterrey) - 570 AM - XEBJB-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 570, 570 am MP3 128 kbps
D99 98.9 FM Monterrey adult contemporary, charts AAC 93 kbps
Digital 102-9 (Monterrey) - 102.9 FM - XHMG-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 102.9, 102.9 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Milenio Radio 103.7 FM HD2 Monterrey 70s, 80s AAC 93 kbps
Classic 106.9 FM Monterrey 70s, 80s AAC 93 kbps
La Gran AW 101.3 FM Monterrey baladas, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Radio Cachanilla adult contemporary, pop MP3
Globo 101.9 (Mexicali) - 101.9 FM - XHPF-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, Baja California 101.9 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
La Gran AW 1280 AM Monterrey baladas, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
RG La Deportiva 690 AM/92.9 FM Monterrey debates y deportes, deportes AAC 93 kbps
TKR 1480 AM Monterrey grupera, grupero AAC 93 kbps
W RADIO 940 (Mexicali) - 940 AM - XEMMM-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Mexicali, Baja California 940 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Radio Recuerdo 860 AM Monterrey baladas, baladas en español AAC 93 kbps
Exa FM Monterrey - 97.3 FM - XHSR-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León 97.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio fórmula (Monterrey) - 770 AM [Monterrey, Nuevo León] music, news AAC
Radio fórmula (Monterrey) - 89.3 FM [Monterrey, Nuevo León] music, news AAC
Radio Fórmula (Monterrey) - 89.3 FM - XHMON-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Monterrey, Nuevo León 89.3 fm, entretenimiento AAC
La T Grande 990 Monterrey gruperas del recuerdo, la t grande AAC 93 kbps
Milenio Noticias 1090 AM Monterrey información, information AAC 93 kbps
Hits 106.1 FM Monterrey baladas en español, hits AAC 93 kbps
FM Globo Monterrey - 88.1 FM - XHJM-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, NL 88.1, 88.1 fm MP3 96 kbps
La Ke Buena Monterrey - 103.7 FM - XHFMTU-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León 103.7 fm, américa AAC 130 kbps
ABC NOTICIAS - 1310 AM - XEVB-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León 1310 am, abc noticias AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio UDEM (Monterrey) - 90.5 FM - XHUDEM-FM - Universidad de Monterrey - Monterrey, NL 90.5, 90.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo Monterrey - 88.1 FM - XHJM-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León 88.1 fm, adult hits MP3 96 kbps
Radio Esperanza (Monterrey) - 1140 AM - XEMR-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Apodaca / Monterrey, NL 1140, 1140 am MP3 128 kbps
Génesis 98.1 (Monterrey) - 98.1 FM - XHRL-FM - Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, Nuevo León 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen radio (Monterrey) - 107.7 FM [San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Sabrosita (Monterrey) - 95.7 FM - XHRK-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, NL 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
KY Monterrey 104.5 FM grupo audiorama comunicaciones, ky MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Progreso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
IMPERIAL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7603523211$305,220
CALEXICO CULTURAL ARTSART MUSEUM7607682170$10
STEPPLING ART GALLERYART MUSEUM
Casa de la Cultura Progreso
ICC museo UABC
Museo del Agua CESPM
Museo Wok
Sol del Niño

Libraries in Progreso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CAMARENA MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY850 ENCINAS AVE.0.098,603
EL CENTRO PUBLIC LIBRARY1140 N. IMPERIAL AVE.0.082,411
IMPERIAL COUNTY LIBRARY1125 W. MAIN STREET0.044,318
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Facultad de medicina0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Jorge Charles Piña0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Jorge Charles Piña0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Jorge Charles Piña0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal0.0
Biblioteca UABC0.0
Biblioteca UABC0.0
Biblioteca UABC0.0
Libreria Universitaria0.0
Libreria Universitaria0.0
Meyibo0.0

Farmers Markets in Progreso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BAJA FRESH MARKET
Calexico Farmers Market850 Encinas Avenue11/22/2014 to 04/18/2015Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
MERCADO ZUEMY
MERCADO ZUEMY
MERCADO ZUEMY
mexicali califonira market
mexicali califonira market
Neighborhood House Farmers Market201 3rd Street 09/14/2013 to 12/14/2013Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Tianguis Las Palmas

Hotels in Progreso

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hacienda de Mexicali

Gas Stations in Progreso

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arco
Car-gas
Tesoro

Stadiums & Teams in Progreso

TeamLeagueDivision

Cell Towers in Progreso

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
698 ROSS AVETOWER89
(El Centro) 1990 Highway 111GTOWER79
(El Centro) 1990 Highway 111GTOWER79
El Centro Site 1900 Highway 111TOWER79

Airports Near Progreso

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)NJKMedium Airport
General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International AirportMXLMedium Airport
Imperial County AirportIPLMedium Airport
Aeródromo Leona VicarioSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Castro AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Monterrey AirstripSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Nayarit AirstripSmall Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Aguascalientes AirportSmall Airport
Arroyo de Agua Grande AirportSmall Airport
Blue Mountain AirfieldSmall Airport
Bonanza AirportSmall Airport
Bonfil AirportSmall Airport
Bonito Valle AirportSmall Airport
Borrego Air Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Borrego Valley AirportBXSSmall Airport
Brawley Municipal AirportBWCSmall Airport
Broadway AirportSmall Airport
Calexico International AirportCXLSmall Airport
Campeche AirportSmall Airport
Ciudad Coahuila South AirportSmall Airport
Cliff Hatfield Memorial AirportCLRSmall Airport
Coahuila StripSmall Airport
Ejido Oaxaca AirstripSmall Airport
El Álamo AirportSmall Airport
El Pozo AirportSmall Airport
Emory Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Fertilizantes DAF AirstripSmall Airport
Glamis Landing StripSmall Airport
Holtville Airport (Closed indefinitely)Small Airport
Islita AirportSmall Airport
Jacumba AirportSmall Airport
Janitzio AirstripSmall Airport
Johnson Brothers AirportSmall Airport
La Aurora AirportSmall Airport
La Mesa AirportSmall Airport
La Rumorosa AirstripSmall Airport
Lansing Empire Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Las Islas AirportSmall Airport
Lazaro Cardenas AirfieldSmall Airport
López AirstripSmall Airport
LZ Phantom AirfieldSmall Airport
Maran AirportSmall Airport
Mariposa AirportSmall Airport
Melgoza AirportSmall Airport
Mezquital StripSmall Airport
Morelos AirstripSmall Airport
Mosqueda AirportSmall Airport
Muller AirstripSmall Airport
Ocotillo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Progreso

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
County of Imperial - Calexico Adult SUD Treatment ProgramSubstance Abuse442-265-1525
County of Imperial - El Centro Adolescent SUD Trt ProgramSubstance Abuse442-265-1525
DIF
DIF
Imperial County Behavioral Health - Children Adolescents Outpatient ServsMental Health442-265-1525
Imperial Valley Medical Clinic IncSubstance Abuse760-357-6566
Imperial Valley Medical Clinic Inc - Medical Treatment CenterSubstance Abuse760-482-0864

Churches & Religious Organizations in Progreso

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
14ta IAFCJ
14ta Iglesia de la Fe en Cristo
Iglesia de San Isidro Labrador
Iglesia de San Isidro Labrador
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jeohvá

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 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 Progreso

What is the population of Progreso?

Progreso has a population of 12,557 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 268.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Progreso?

Progreso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.6 inches.

How is the job market in Progreso?

The job market in Progreso is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 402 business establishments in the area.

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