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San Francisco de Asís, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

San Francisco de Asís is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 5,291. Elevation: 6,450 ft (1,966 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,291 Population 26/sq mi density
6,450 ft Elevation 1,966 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Francisco de Asís

San Francisco de Asís

San Francisco de Asis is a town within the municipality of the Atotonilco El Alto located in the southeastern part of the state of Jalisco in Mexico. It is named after the Italian Saint Francis of Assisi. At the time of the census of 2005, the town had a population of 5,167 inhabitants. Its most distinctive features are the Fine Sanctuary of Our Lady of Los Altos and the fact that new tequila factories are located there. Its surrounding municipality of the same name had an area of 1,532.78 km² and a population in conjunction of Atotonilco el Alto of 126,625 in the 2005 census, but its territory has increased significantly since the beginning of 2005 with the creation of the new housing, churches, and schools.

People

Population5,291
Density26/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation6,450 ft (1,966 m)
Population5,291
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation6,450 ft (1,966 m)
Coordinates20.5969°, -102.5636°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Francisco de Asís

San Francisco de Asís is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 5,291. The city sits at an elevation of 6,450 feet (1,966 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 169 business establishments.

Income: San Francisco de Asís vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)169

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Francisco de Asís enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,450 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,450 ft (1,966 m)
Area202.8 sq mi (525.3 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates20.5969°N, 102.5636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 99 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 123 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 133 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 93 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 114 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 56 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 29 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Apr 28, 2008 17 km E of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M3.9 138 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 107 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 128 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 97 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 97 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 212 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 272 km
2021 Rick Category 2 224 km
2021 Nora Category 1 295 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 275 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 192 km
2011 Jova Category 2 260 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 277 km
1996 Alma Category 2 289 km
1996 Boris Category 1 214 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 270 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 287 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 231 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 252 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 119 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 7.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest

San Francisco de Asís has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Francisco de Asís

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Articulo 3
Caritina Anaya Carrion
Justo Sierra
Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río
Leona Vicario
Loyola
20 De Noviembre
Francisco Javier Mina
Francisco Javier Mina
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Radio Stations near San Francisco de Asís

2 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
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps

Museums in San Francisco de Asís

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal de Tepatitlán

Libraries in San Francisco de Asís

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0

Farmers Markets in San Francisco de Asís

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercadito
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal de Arandas
Tianguis Textil Tepatitlán

Gas Stations in San Francisco de Asís

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco de Asís

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Airports Near San Francisco de Asís

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

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 Francisco de Asís

What is the population of San Francisco de Asís?

San Francisco de Asís has a population of 5,291 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 202.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco de Asís?

San Francisco de Asís enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in San Francisco de Asís?

The job market in San Francisco de Asís is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 169 business establishments in the area.

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