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Río Laja, Mexico
Guanajuato · Mexico
Río Laja is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 2,416. Elevation: 6,283 ft (1,915 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Río Laja
The Río Lajas Limestone is a geologic formation in Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Neogene period.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 2,416 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,283 ft (1,915 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.2033°, -100.9234° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guanajuato |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.6 inches (344 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Río Laja
Río Laja is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 2,416. The city sits at an elevation of 6,283 feet (1,915 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Río Laja vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 77 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,283 ft (1,915 m) |
| Area | 807.6 sq mi (2,091.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2033°N, 100.9234°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Río Laja has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Río Laja
43 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiesta Mexicana León 102.3 FM | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato | 90.3 fm, banda | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Imagen radio (Bajío) - 105.9 FM [San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato] | music, news | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Fiesta Mexicana Celaya 102.9 FM | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| La Poderosa RPL | banda, grupera | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cuenca de la Independencia | derechos humanos, indigenous | MP3 | |
| La Q Guanajuato 1590 San Francisco Del Rincón/1290 Salvatierra | baladas en español, banda | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT | 90.3, 90.3 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| XHPQ-FM 97.5 "Radio Disney" Leon, GJ | dance, leon | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato | 101.5, 101.5 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Fiesta Mexicana Irapuato 105.5 FM | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 | |
| La Mejor Celaya - 89.1 FM - XHEFG-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, GT | 89.1, 89.1 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radio Alegría (Moroleón) - 95.7 FM - XHBV-FM - Radio Moroleón - Moroleón, Guanajuato | 95.7 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Más Perrona (Tarandacuao) - 1670 AM - XECSCA-AM - Tarandacuao, Guanajuato | 1670 am, am | MP3 | |
| Radio fórmula (Bajío) - 101.1 FM [León, Guanajuato] | music, news | AAC | |
| Exa FM Celaya - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, GT | 104.5, 104.5 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| LOS40 León - 93.1 FM - XHERZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT | 93.1, 93.1 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Mejor León - 99.9 FM - XHSO-FM - MVS Radio - León, GT | 99.9, 99.9 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Match León - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT | 97.5, 97.5 fm | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Arroba FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato | 99.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| LOS40 León - 93.1 FM - XHERZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT | 93.1, 93.1 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Exa FM León - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, GT | 104.1, 104.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Éxtasis Digital (León) - 95.9 FM / 590 AM - XHGTO-FM / XEGTO-AM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato | 590 am, 70s | MP3 | |
| Trión Bajío - 107.1 FM - XHACN-FM - Grupo Fórmula - León, GT | 107.1, 107.1 fm | MP3 | |
| Éxtasis Digital (León) - 95.9 FM / 590 AM - XHGTO-FM / XEGTO-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato | 590 am, 70s | MP3 | |
| MIX León - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT | 103.1, 103.1 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Lobo (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - San José Iturbide, GT | 88.3, 88.3 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Santa Fe (Guanajuato) - 1500 AM - XEFL-AM - Guanajuato, Guanajuato | 1500 am, 90.7 fm | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Arroba FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato | 1530 am, 99.3 fm | MP3 | |
| Éxitos 98.9 FM | hits, música en español e inglés | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Activa (Yuriria) - 100.5 FM - XHSCBW-FM - Yuririapundaro 104.7, A.C. - Yuriria, Guanajuato | 100.5 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| El y Ella 103.7 FM | baladas en español, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| LOS40 Querétaro - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San José Iturbide, GT | 90.1, 90.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| @FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato | 99.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| @FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, GT | 99.5, 99.5 fm | MP3 | |
| Radio fórmula (Bajío) - 107.1 FM [León, Guanajuato] | music, news | AAC | |
| @FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato | 1530 am, 99.3 fm | MP3 | |
| Radio Universidad de Guanajuato | student, variety | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Arroba FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato | 1530 am, 99.3 fm | MP3 | |
| Love FM (Guanajuato) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guanajuato, GT | 101.5, 101.5 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato | 101.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Imagen Radio 90.5 | news talk | MP3 48 kbps | |
| MIX (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato | 103.1 fm, 2000s | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Museums in Río Laja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| antigua carcelero | ||||
| José Alfredo Jiménez | ||||
| Museo Bicentenario | ||||
| Museo de la Indepencia | ||||
| Museo Del Vino |
Libraries in Río Laja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Río Laja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadillo | |||||
| Mercado Hidalgo |
Stadiums & Teams in Río Laja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Río Laja
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guanajuato International Airport | BJX | Large Airport |
| Querétaro Intercontinental Airport | QRO | Large Airport |
| Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport | CYW | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de Campo Cortés | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Jaguey | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Roca | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Sofía | - | Small Airport |
| Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato) | - | Small Airport |
| La Begoña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho El Jaralito | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Río Laja?
Río Laja has a population of 2,416 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 807.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Río Laja?
Río Laja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.6 inches.
How is the job market in Río Laja?
The job market in Río Laja is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 77 business establishments in the area.