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Rincón de López, Mexico

Colima · Mexico

Rincón de López is a small town in Colima, Mexico with a population of 2,756. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,756 Population 14/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,756
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Population2,756
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates19.0531°, -103.9324°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceColima
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rincón de López

Rincón de López is a small town in Mexico (Colima) with a population of 2,756. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 88 business establishments.

Income: Rincón de López vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rincón de López has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area190.7 sq mi (494.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates19.0531°N, 103.9324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.82"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

489 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 29 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 122 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 36 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 135 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 60 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 86 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 74 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 29 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 53 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 85 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 77 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 50 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 118 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 60 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 77 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 39 km
Jun 7, 2016 95 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 66 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 260 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 285 km
2024 John Category 1 234 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 196 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 77 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 285 km
2021 Rick Category 2 179 km
2021 Nora Category 1 144 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 190 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 66 km
2017 Dora Category 2 288 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 118 km
2015 Dolores Category 1 289 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 112 km
2014 Odile Category 3 298 km
2014 Polo Category 1 274 km
2013 Erick Category 1 139 km
2012 Bud Category 3 166 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 250 km
2011 Jova Category 3 133 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 5 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 29 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 52 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 63 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 117 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 102 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 32 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 122 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 36 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 108 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 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in

Rincón de López has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Rincón de López

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CONAFE Preescolar
Druso Alfonso Escalante Petra
Druso Alfonso Escalante Petra
Francisco Gonzalez Bocanegra
Justo Sierra
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Radio Stations near Rincón de López

12 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
LUPE 560 (Manzanillo) - 560 AM - XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Manzanillo, Colima 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 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

Museums in Rincón de López

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo comunitario de la sal
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Jorge Chávez Carrillo
Museo de Artes Populares
Museo de Artes Populares "María Teresa Pomar"
Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología Xoloitzcuintle
Museo de las Culturas de Occidente "María Ahumada de Gómez"
Museo Fernando del Paso
Museo Griselda Álvarez
Museo J. Guadalupe Mendoza
Museo Palacio de Colima
Museo Regional de Historia de Colima
Salón del títere "Rosa María Espinal"

Libraries in Rincón de López

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Histórico del Estado de Colima0.0
Archivo Histórico del Municipio de Colima0.0
Área de la Salud0.0
Biblioteca Campus Colima "Lic. Francisco Velasco Curiel"0.0
Biblioteca Central Estatal "Profra. Rafaela Suárez"0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias "Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado"0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias "Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado"0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias Aplicadas0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias Biomédicas0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias Políticas y Jurídicas0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias Sociales0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "María del Refugio Morales"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Maestro Victoriano Guzmán"0.0
Biblioteca Real Centenario0.0
Centro de Cultura Escrita de Tecomán0.0
Hemeroteca Universidad de Colima0.0
Hemeroteca y Archivo Histórico de la Universidad de Colima0.0
Piedra Rosa0.0

Farmers Markets in Rincón de López

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito Tecomán
Mercado Albarrada
Mercado El Manchón
Mercado Francisco Villa
Mercado Gral. Manuel Álvarez
Mercado José Juárez Martinez
Mercado Municipal Cuauhtémoc
Mercado Obregón
Mercado Placetas "Constituyente Francisco Ramírez Villarreal"

Breweries in Rincón de López

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Volcánika Cervecería
Volcánika Cervecería

Stadiums & Teams in Rincón de López

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Airports Near Rincón de López

21 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
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Rincón de López

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Apac Colima Centro Integral de Rehabilitación IAP
Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial (CREE)
Clínica para adicciones "Un paso hacia la recuperación"
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación
Unidad de Rehabilitación Dr. José Ismael Mariscal

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 Rincón de López

What is the population of Rincón de López?

Rincón de López has a population of 2,756 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 190.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rincón de López?

Rincón de López has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Rincón de López?

The job market in Rincón de López is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

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