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Sayulita, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Sayulita is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 2,262. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2,262 Population 4/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
47.2 in Annual Rain
America / Bahia Banderas Timezone

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About Sayulita

Sayulita

Sayulita is a small town in Mexico along the Pacific Ocean at the southern end of the state of Nayarit and north of Banderas Bay. It has a population of approximately 5,000 inhabitants.

People

Population2,262
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population2,262
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates20.8701°, -105.4399°
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 Sayulita

Sayulita is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 2,262. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 72 business establishments.

Income: Sayulita vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

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

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sayulita 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 26 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area582.0 sq mi (1,507.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates20.8701°N, 105.4399°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

55 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 85 km
Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 93 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 82 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 111 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 106 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 114 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 105 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 85 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 61 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 75 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 84 km
Oct 25, 1995 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.6 149 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 127 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 79 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 81 km
Mar 13, 2000 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.4 137 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 108 km
May 5, 2013 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 101 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 115 km
Apr 3, 1998 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.4 148 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 86 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 69 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 136 km
2021 Olaf Category 1 276 km
2021 Nora Category 1 30 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 139 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 187 km
2018 Willa Category 5 160 km
2016 Newton Category 1 260 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 116 km
2014 Odile Category 4 287 km
2013 Erick Category 1 197 km
2012 Bud Category 2 219 km
2011 Jova Category 2 97 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 255 km
2009 Andres Category 1 283 km
2006 Lane Category 3 110 km
2006 John Category 3 151 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 61 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 110 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 4 147 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 107 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 69 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 101 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 118 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

Sayulita 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 Sayulita

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Internacional Costa Verde
Damian Carmona
Revolucion Mexicana
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Radio Stations near Sayulita

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 Sayulita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Evoke The Spirit
Museo Peter Gray

Libraries in Sayulita

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

Farmers Markets in Sayulita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
5 de Diciembre
Hippie Market
Hippie Market
Mercado del Pueblo
Mercado Municipal Bucerías
Produce Market
Produce Market
Sunday Market

Hotels in Sayulita

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Love
Casa Makawe
Hotel Distrito 88
Hotel Distrito 88
Junto al Río
Kupuri
Mesón del Perro
Playa Azul Sayulita
s
Sayulinda

Restaurants in Sayulita

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Americua
Baracuda
Capitán Pablos
Choco Banana
Don Juan's
El Conejo
El Conejo
El Itacate
El Jakal
El Rinconcito
Hamsa Falafel
Hey Cocina Nayarit
La Nina
La Rustica Sayulita
Los molcajetes
Mary's
Naty’s Cocina
Pedrito’s
Pieto's Tacos & Beer
poke bar
Sayulita café (La Casa del Chile Relleno)
Tabachines
Tacos Fox (cheap tacos)
Terua

Cafes in Sayulita

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Another One Coffee Roaster
Café El Fortín de San Sebastián - Sayulita
CafeSón Sayulita
Coffee On The Corner
Mexicolate
MISCELANEA SAYULITA
ORGANI-K Sayulita
YAH-YAH Sayulita Café

Castles in Sayulita

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Linda’s Jungle Lot

Zoos in Sayulita

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santuario de la Iguana

Bus Stations in Sayulita

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

buses to Vallarta

Gas Stations in Sayulita

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PEMEX

Airports Near Sayulita

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
Las Bugambilias 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 Sayulita

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Médicos de la bahía

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sayulita

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Señora de Guadalupe

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 Sayulita

What is the population of Sayulita?

Sayulita has a population of 2,262 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 582.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sayulita?

Sayulita 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 Sayulita?

The job market in Sayulita is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 72 business establishments in the area.

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