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Rosa Blanca, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Rosa Blanca is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 2,668. Elevation: 6,362 ft (1,939 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

2,668 Population 10/sq mi density
6,362 ft Elevation 1,939 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
41.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Rosa Blanca

La rosa blanca is a 1961 Mexican film starring Ignacio López Tarso, based on a novel by B. Traven.

People

Population2,668
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Population2,668
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Coordinates21.1245°, -104.3581°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation41.2 inches (1,046 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosa Blanca

Rosa Blanca is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 2,668. The city sits at an elevation of 6,362 feet (1,939 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Rosa Blanca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Rosa Blanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,362 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Area280.0 sq mi (725.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates21.1245°N, 104.3581°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 2, 2023.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 67 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 98 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 65 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 93 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 93 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 57 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 74 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 94 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 112 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 81 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 111 km
Feb 2, 2023 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico M3.3 140 km
Oct 16, 2013 11 km SW of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico M3.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 54 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 155 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 241 km
2021 Nora Category 1 123 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 241 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 208 km
2018 Willa Category 4 228 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 70 km
2013 Erick Category 1 289 km
2012 Bud Category 1 275 km
2011 Jova Category 2 132 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 259 km
2006 Lane Category 3 222 km
2006 John Category 3 256 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 125 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 223 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 249 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 221 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 168 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 142 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 16 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 75 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 177 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 9.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in

Rosa Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Rosa Blanca

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ana�Huac
Benito Jua�Rez
Cuitláhuac
Cursos Comunitarios Mezcalitos Ii
Cursos Comunitarios
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Primaria Comunitaria
Primaria Comunitaria
Quetzalcoatl
Secundaria Comunitaria
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Libraries in Rosa Blanca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Emilio M. González0.0
Biblioteca Pública Everardo Peña Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in Rosa Blanca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Jala

Stadiums & Teams in Rosa Blanca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rosa Blanca

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Chimaltitán AirstripSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huajimic AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Higueras AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
Puente de Camotlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martin De Bolaños AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Rosa Blanca

What is the population of Rosa Blanca?

Rosa Blanca has a population of 2,668 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 280.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosa Blanca?

Rosa Blanca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches.

How is the job market in Rosa Blanca?

The job market in Rosa Blanca is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

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