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San Ignacio, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

San Ignacio is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 610. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

610 Population 1/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bahia Banderas Timezone

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People

Population610
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population610
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates20.8464°, -105.4212°
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.2 inches (1,198 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Ignacio

San Ignacio is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 610. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is America/Bahia_Banderas.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: San Ignacio vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Ignacio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area582.0 sq mi (1,507.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates20.8464°N, 105.4212°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.52"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 9, 2024.

Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 89 km
Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 96 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 85 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 108 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 109 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 112 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 108 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 88 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 62 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 78 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 86 km
Oct 25, 1995 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 124 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 82 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 84 km
Mar 13, 2000 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.4 134 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 109 km
May 5, 2013 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 98 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 116 km
Apr 3, 1998 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 83 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 72 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 138 km
2021 Olaf Category 1 278 km
2021 Nora Category 1 28 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 139 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 184 km
2018 Willa Category 5 163 km
2016 Newton Category 1 261 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 113 km
2014 Odile Category 4 287 km
2013 Erick Category 1 196 km
2012 Bud Category 2 217 km
2011 Jova Category 2 94 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 251 km
2009 Andres Category 1 280 km
2006 Lane Category 3 110 km
2006 John Category 3 151 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 64 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 MEXICO Earthquake 4 150 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 104 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 66 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 100 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 121 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
June 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in

San Ignacio has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.5") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Ignacio

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cursos Comunitarios
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Jose Clemente Orozco
Rafael Ramirez
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Radio Stations near San Ignacio

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MIX 92.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 92.7 FM - XHVAY-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puerto Vallarta - 91.1 FM - XHPTOJ-FM - Radiópolis - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 91.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
W RADIO 90.3 (Puerto Vallarta) - 90.3 FM - XHPVA-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 90.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 96.7 FM - XHCCBA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (Puerto Vallarta) - 89.9 FM - XHCCBB-FM - Álica Medios - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 89.9 fm, alica medios MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San Ignacio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ChocoMuseo
Evoke The Spirit
House Museum Manuel Lepe
Museo Histórico Naval
Museo Peter Gray

Libraries in San Ignacio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Bibloteca Pública Municipal Jarretaderas0.0
Bibloteca Pública Municipal Jarretaderas0.0

Farmers Markets in San Ignacio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
5 de Diciembre
Hippie Market
Hippie Market
Mercado D'Artesanias Pueblo Viejo
Mercado D'Artesanias Pueblo Viejo
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal Bucerías
Mercado Municipal Rio Cuale
Mercado Municipal Rio Cuale
Produce Market
Produce Market
Pueblo Viejo
Pueblo Viejo
Sunday Market

Airports Near San Ignacio

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Mayto Ing. Leo Jiménez AirportSmall Airport
San Bias AirportSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Banderas AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Ignacio

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CMQ Hospital Centro
Médicos de la bahía
Vallarta Gay Clinic

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bahia_Banderas

🇲🇽 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 Ignacio

What is the population of San Ignacio?

San Ignacio has a population of 610 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 582.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Ignacio?

San Ignacio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Ignacio?

The job market in San Ignacio is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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