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Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico
Nayarit · Mexico
Santiago de Pochotitán is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 1,668. Elevation: 2,520 ft (768 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 1,668 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (768 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.5816°, -104.6986° |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Nayarit |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.2 inches (1,223 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago de Pochotitán
Santiago de Pochotitán is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 1,668. The city sits at an elevation of 2,520 feet (768 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.
Income: Santiago de Pochotitán vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 53 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Santiago de Pochotitán
Santiago de Pochotitán has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jun (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,520 ft (768 m) |
| Area | 296.3 sq mi (767.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5816°N, 104.6986°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 55 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in |
Santiago de Pochotitán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and April the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Santiago de Pochotitán
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telepreparatoria Nayarit Puvarikatua | College | — | — |
Schools in Santiago de Pochotitán
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enedina Carrillo Parada | — | — | — | — |
| Justo Sierra | — | — | — | — |
| Macario Urenda Cabada | — | — | — | — |
| Salome Ramirez Meza | — | — | — | — |
| Victor Montaño | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santiago de Pochotitán
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| @FM (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 98.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| AZTLÁN RADIO 100.3 (Tepic) - 100.3 FM - XHTNY-FM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 100.3 fm, américa | MP3 | |
| AZTLÁN RADIO 550 (Tepic) - 550 AM - XEGNAY-AM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 550 am, am | MP3 | |
| LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, Nayarit | 104.9 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, NA | 104.9, 104.9 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| ARROBA FM 98.5 (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit | 98.5 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| Love FM (Tepic) - 96.1 FM - XHEOO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tepic, Nayarit | 96.1 fm, américa | MP3 48 kbps |
Museums in Santiago de Pochotitán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Fenelón | ||||
| Casa Fenelón | ||||
| Casa Museo Amado Nervo | ||||
| Casa Museo Amado Nervo | ||||
| Casa-Museo Juan Escutia | ||||
| Casa-Museo Juan Escutia | ||||
| Centro de Arte Contemporáneo del Bicentenario Emilia Ortíz | ||||
| Centro de Arte Contemporáneo del Bicentenario Emilia Ortíz | ||||
| Centro Estatal de Culturas Populares e Indigenas (CECUPI) | ||||
| Centro Estatal de Culturas Populares e Indigenas (CECUPI) | ||||
| Museo Interactivo de Ciencias e Innovación de Nayarit | ||||
| Museo Interactivo de Ciencias e Innovación de Nayarit | ||||
| Museo Regional de Nayarit | ||||
| Museo Regional de Nayarit |
Libraries in Santiago de Pochotitán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Magna | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Everardo Peña Navarro | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Emilia Ortiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Emilia Ortiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Información | 0.0 | |||||
| Francisco Severo Maldonado | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santiago de Pochotitán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Central de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado Amado Nervo | |||||
| Mercado Juan Escutia | |||||
| Mercado Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xalisco | |||||
| Mercado Popular Mololoa |
Stadiums & Teams in Santiago de Pochotitán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Auditorio Amado Nervo | ||
| Estadio de Béisbol de la UAN | ||
| Estadio Nicolás Álvarez Ortega | ||
| Estadio Olímpico Santa Teresita | ||
| Lienzo Charro | ||
| Lienzo Charro | ||
| Lienzo Charro | ||
| Lienzo Charro | ||
| Toril |
Airports Near Santiago de Pochotitán
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Amado Nervo National Airport | TPQ | Medium Airport |
| Amatlan de Jora Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Llano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Trapiche Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guadalupe Ocotan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Higuera Gorda Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huajimic Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Huaynamota Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jazmines de Coyultita Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Jesus Maria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Ciruelilla Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| La Manga Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| La Pochoteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Bugambilias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Higueras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Varas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Gavilanes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mecatillo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mesa de Los Huicholes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mesa del Nayar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Colonia Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pista Aérea de Tuxpan | — | Small Airport |
| Puente de Camotlán Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Andrés Cohamiata Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| San Bias Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Juan Ixtapalapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Catarina Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tuxpan de Bolaños Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Zoquipan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Santiago de Pochotitán
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial | ||
| Clínica Santa María | ||
| Marakame | ||
| Unidad de Salud |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santiago de Pochotitán
What is the population of Santiago de Pochotitán?
Santiago de Pochotitán has a population of 1,668 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 296.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago de Pochotitán?
Santiago de Pochotitán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.2 inches.
How is the job market in Santiago de Pochotitán?
The job market in Santiago de Pochotitán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.