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Santa Cruz de Rosales, Mexico

Chihuahua · Mexico

Santa Cruz de Rosales is a small city in Chihuahua, Mexico with a population of 5,570. Elevation: 3,875 ft (1,181 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,570 Population 5/sq mi density
3,875 ft Elevation 1,181 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
13.4 in Annual Rain
America / Chihuahua Timezone

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About Santa Cruz de Rosales

Santa Cruz de Rosales is a town and seat of the municipality of Rosales, in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua. As of 2010, the town had a population of 5,570, up from 5,377 as of 2005

People

Population5,570
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain13.4 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation3,875 ft (1,181 m)
Population5,570
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,875 ft (1,181 m)
Coordinates28.1872°, -105.5560°
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChihuahua
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation13.4 inches (339 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz de Rosales

Santa Cruz de Rosales is a small city in Mexico (Chihuahua) with a population of 5,570. The city sits at an elevation of 3,875 feet (1,181 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.4 inches. The timezone is America/Chihuahua.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 178 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz de Rosales vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)178

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Cruz de Rosales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,875 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,875 ft (1,181 m)
Area1,216.9 sq mi (3,151.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates28.1872°N, 105.5560°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 11, 2021.

Sep 21, 2013 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M5.4 45 km
Sep 21, 2013 16 km W of Naica, Mexico M4.8 39 km
Oct 4, 2013 15 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.7 42 km
Sep 15, 2013 22 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.6 47 km
Jan 20, 2014 27 km NNE of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.5 58 km
Oct 11, 2013 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.4 49 km
May 1, 2010 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico M4.3 135 km
Dec 15, 2013 39 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.3 73 km
Aug 29, 2013 29 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.3 72 km
Sep 6, 2013 23 km SSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 57 km
Sep 13, 2013 25 km WNW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico M4.2 61 km
Aug 28, 2013 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 45 km
Oct 11, 2013 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 53 km
Sep 11, 2013 4 km WNW of Kilómetro Noventa y Nueve, Mexico M4.2 8 km
Jul 29, 2011 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 53 km
Aug 28, 2013 26 km N of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.2 59 km
Oct 20, 2013 13 km SSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 50 km
Sep 11, 2013 22 km SW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 52 km
Nov 1, 2013 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.1 49 km
Nov 1, 2013 17 km SW of Naica, Mexico M4.1 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in Warmest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in

Santa Cruz de Rosales has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santa Cruz de Rosales

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 45
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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz de Rosales

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 94.5 (Delicias) - 94.5 FM - XHCDS-FM - Promosat Chihuahua - Delicias, Chihuahua 94.5 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
Éxtasis Digital (Parral) - 94.9 FM - XHSB-FM - Radiorama - Parral, Chihuahua 94.9 fm, chihuahua MP3
HITS FM (Chihuahua) - Online - www.mmradio.com - Multimedios Radio - Chihuahua, Chihuahua adult spanish hits, américa AAC 93 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.5 (Chihuahua) - 88.5 FM - XHDI-FM - Radiorama Chihuahua - Chihuahua, Chihuahua 88.5 fm, @fm MP3
LIKE FM 101.3 (Delicias) - 101.3 FM - XHBN-FM - GRD Multimedia - Delicias, Chihuahua 101.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 100.5 (Delicias) - 100.5 FM - XHBZ-FM - Sigma Radio - Delicias, Chihuahua 100.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
FIESTA 94.5 (Delicias) - 94.5 FM - XHCDS-FM - Delicias, Chihuahua 94.5 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Juárez) - 1460 AM - XEYC-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua 1460 am, am AAC
Ké Buena - 97.5 FM - KBNA-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - El Paso, Texas / Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua 97.5 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
Arroba FM (Chihuahua) - 1360 AM - XEDI-AM - Radiorama - Chihuahua, Chihuahua 1360 am, 88.5 fm MP3
Like FM (Cuauhtémoc) - 98.3 FM - XHDT-FM - GRD Multimedia - Cuahtémoc, Chihuahua 98.3 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Suavecita - 93.9 FM - KINT-FM - Entravision Communications - Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua 93.9 fm, chihuahua AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Los Compadres - 107.5 FM - XHSCBC-FM - Témoris, Chihuahua 107.5 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Santa Cruz de Rosales

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Paleontología
Museo del Desierto Chihuahuense

Libraries in Santa Cruz de Rosales

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz de Rosales

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes La Esquina
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Morelos

Restaurants in Santa Cruz de Rosales

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tapacones

Gas Stations in Santa Cruz de Rosales

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex E03569

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de Rosales

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Cruz de Rosales

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International AirportCUULarge Airport
Air Base No. 11 Santa GertrudisSmall Airport
C.P.A. Rodolfo Amparan Rosales AirportSmall Airport
Camargo AirportSmall Airport
Chihuahua South AirportSmall Airport
El Cachorro AirportSmall Airport
El Coyote AirstripSmall Airport
Huerta 7433 AirstripSmall Airport
Los Pozos AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Cerro Blanco AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Ana AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Maria AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ema AirportSmall Airport
Santo Niño AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Cruz de Rosales

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Carlos Vega Ortopedista

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz de Rosales

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Isidro Labrador

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Chihuahua

🇲🇽 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 Rosales

What is the population of Santa Cruz de Rosales?

Santa Cruz de Rosales has a population of 5,570 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,216.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de Rosales?

Santa Cruz de Rosales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.4 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz de Rosales?

The job market in Santa Cruz de Rosales is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 178 business establishments in the area.

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