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Quitupan, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Quitupan is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,551. Elevation: 5,420 ft (1,652 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,551 Population 2,674/sq mi density
5,420 ft Elevation 1,652 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Quitupan

Quitupan

Quitupan is a town and municipality located in the southeastern region of the Mexican state of Jalisco. The name Quitupan comes from the word "Quitoa" or "Quitla", which means "place where declarations or treaties come from" or "place that is located above".

People

Population1,551
Density2,674/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation5,420 ft (1,652 m)
Population1,551
Population Density2,674 / sq mi
Elevation5,420 ft (1,652 m)
Coordinates19.9271°, -102.8727°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Quitupan

Quitupan is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,551. The city sits at an elevation of 5,420 feet (1,652 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: Quitupan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Quitupan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,420 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,420 ft (1,652 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,674/sq mi
Coordinates19.9271°N, 102.8727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 95 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 73 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 143 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 145 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 131 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 129 km
Jun 1, 1992 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 150 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 150 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 88 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 75 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 143 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 121 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 98 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 113 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 124 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 130 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 107 km
Dec 21, 1991 12 km SSE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 144 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 293 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 200 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 191 km
2021 Rick Category 2 159 km
2021 Nora Category 1 254 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 212 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 172 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 257 km
2013 Erick Category 1 287 km
2012 Bud Category 2 298 km
2011 Jova Category 2 223 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 198 km
2009 Andres Category 1 259 km
2006 John Category 4 283 km
1996 Alma Category 2 220 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 192 km
1996 Boris Category 1 154 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 220 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 161 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 2,000 145 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 115 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 123 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 91 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 118 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Quitupan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Quitupan

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Herlinda Perez Farias
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Benito Juarez
Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río
Progreso
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 102
La Joya
Los Chorros
secundaria tecnica 102
Colegio Progreso
Preparatoria Quitupan
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Radio Stations near Quitupan

1 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

Libraries in Quitupan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gabino Ortiz0.0

Farmers Markets in Quitupan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Jiquilpan
Mercado de San José
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Quitupan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Quitupan

Airports Near Quitupan

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Quitupan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de la Virgen de la Candelaria

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 Quitupan

What is the population of Quitupan?

Quitupan has a population of 1,551 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,674 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Quitupan?

Quitupan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

How is the job market in Quitupan?

The job market in Quitupan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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