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San Cristóbal de la Barranca, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

San Cristóbal de la Barranca is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 859. Elevation: 2,710 ft (826 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

859 Population 4,521/sq mi density
2,710 ft Elevation 826 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population859
Density4,521/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)
Population859
Population Density4,521 / sq mi
Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)
Coordinates21.0445°, -103.4289°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (810 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Cristóbal de la Barranca

San Cristóbal de la Barranca is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 859. The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet (826 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: San Cristóbal de la Barranca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Cristóbal de la Barranca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density4,521/sq mi
Coordinates21.0445°N, 103.4289°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.62"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 105 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 34 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 145 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 146 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 70 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 96 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 117 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 128 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 295 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 244 km
2021 Rick Category 1 296 km
2021 Nora Category 1 211 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 241 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 118 km
2011 Jova Category 2 194 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 269 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 209 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 266 km
1996 Boris Category 1 291 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 233 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 220 km
1992 Virgil Category 1 273 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 230 km
1981 Otis Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 112 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 153 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 8.6 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 7.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in

San Cristóbal de la Barranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Cristóbal de la Barranca

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mesa De Don Juan
Sor Juana HInes De la cruz
La Corejidora
Tepeaca
Teocaltitan
Sta Cruz De Las Flores
Sosocola
San Francisco
Rodeo El
Refugio Rodriguez A
Rancho La Anonillera
Palo Verde
Camotlan
Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta
La Corregidora
Justo Sierra
Juan De La Barrera
Ignacio Zaragoza
Guillermo Gonza�Lez Camarena
Francisco Medina Ascencio
Francisco I Madero
Emiliano Zapata
El Colomo
El Colomito
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Radio Stations near San Cristóbal de la Barranca

49 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM entrevistas, news MP3 64 kbps
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 90.3 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 95.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1010 am, am MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 93.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC 700, 700 am AAC+ 32 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 960 am, am MP3
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio preguntale a gonzalo MP3 320 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1250 am, am AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in San Cristóbal de la Barranca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca López Cotilla0.0

Airports Near San Cristóbal de la Barranca

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo GuayaberosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Ramón López VelardeSmall Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Chimaltitán AirstripSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco 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
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport

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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 San Cristóbal de la Barranca

What is the population of San Cristóbal de la Barranca?

San Cristóbal de la Barranca has a population of 859 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4,521 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Cristóbal de la Barranca?

San Cristóbal de la Barranca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in San Cristóbal de la Barranca?

San Cristóbal de la Barranca has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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