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Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez), Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez) is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,111. Elevation: 7,182 ft (2,189 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,111 Population 192/sq mi density
7,182 ft Elevation 2,189 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,111
Density192/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation7,182 ft (2,189 m)
Population1,111
Population Density192 / sq mi
Elevation7,182 ft (2,189 m)
Coordinates20.7253°, -102.2372°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)

Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez) is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,111. The city sits at an elevation of 7,182 feet (2,189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,182 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,182 ft (2,189 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates20.7253°N, 102.2372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 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 M4.5 131 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 134 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 91 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 127 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 65 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 116 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 128 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 63 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 143 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 63 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 111 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 108 km
May 13, 2005 14 km SSW of Los Limones, Mexico M3.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 246 km
2021 Rick Category 2 236 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 227 km
2011 Jova Category 2 296 km
1996 Boris Category 1 225 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 282 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 110 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 198 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 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon - - - -
Valentin Gomez Farias - - - -
Emiliano Zapata Salazar - - - -
Vicente Guerrero - - - -
Venustiano Carranza - - - -
Ramon Romero Paredes - - - -
Ni�os Heroes - - - -
Netzahualcoyotl - - - -
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla - - - -
Mariano Matamoros - - - -
Justo Sierra - - - -
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon - - - -
Alianza Para El Progreso - - - -
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon - - - -
Jose Luis Mora - - - -
Ildefonso Z Aguirre - - - -
Gabriela Mistral - - - -
Francisco Villa - - - -
Francisco I Madero - - - -
Emiliano Zapata - - - -
Benito Juarez - - - -
Benito Juarez - - - -
Amado Nervo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)

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

Farmers Markets in Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Arandas

Gas Stations in Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PEMEX
PEMEX

Stadiums & Teams in Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)

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Airports Near Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán-Small Airport
El Loreto Airport-Small Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Los Cerritos Airport-Small Airport
Los Gonzalez Airport-Small Airport
Ocotlán Airport-Small Airport
Pajacuaran Airport-Small Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal Airport-Small 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 Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)

What is the population of Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)?

Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez) has a population of 1,111 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)?

Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez) 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 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez)?

The job market in Santiaguito (Santiaguito de Velázquez) is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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