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Santa Cruz de Bárcenas, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Santa Cruz de Bárcenas is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,546. Elevation: 4,616 ft (1,407 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,546 Population 666/sq mi density
4,616 ft Elevation 1,407 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
36.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,546
Density666/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain36.0 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Population1,546
Population Density666 / sq mi
Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Coordinates20.6689°, -104.0014°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation36.0 inches (914 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

Santa Cruz de Bárcenas is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,546. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet (1,407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz de Bárcenas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Cruz de Bárcenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density666/sq mi
Coordinates20.6689°N, 104.0014°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 33 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 137 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 53 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 147 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 127 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 150 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 122 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 123 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 139 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 81 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 134 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 101 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 62 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 254 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 215 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 286 km
2021 Rick Category 2 291 km
2021 Nora Category 1 146 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 240 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 174 km
2018 Willa Category 3 290 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 46 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 280 km
2013 Erick Category 1 274 km
2012 Bud Category 2 252 km
2011 Jova Category 2 122 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 212 km
2009 Andres Category 1 266 km
2006 John Category 3 259 km
2006 Lane Category 2 243 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 185 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 117 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 128 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 73 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 86 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in

Santa Cruz de Bárcenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Emiliano Zapata
Valentin Gomez Farias
Benito Juarez
Mariano Barcenas
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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Museo De Guachimontones
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila

Libraries in Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil.0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Bilioteca CUVALLES0.0
Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán

Breweries in Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa Sauza

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia

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 Santa Cruz de Bárcenas

What is the population of Santa Cruz de Bárcenas?

Santa Cruz de Bárcenas has a population of 1,546 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 666 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de Bárcenas?

Santa Cruz de Bárcenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.0 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz de Bárcenas?

The job market in Santa Cruz de Bárcenas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

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