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Tala, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tala is a mid-size city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 35,396. Elevation: 4,386 ft (1,337 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

35,396 Population 10,201/sq mi density
4,386 ft Elevation 1,337 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tala

Tala

Tala is a town and a municipality in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It is a small town that has grown over the years. Some major towns in the municipality are Tala, El Refugio, San Isidro Mazatepec, Cuisillos, and Ahuisculco.

People

Population35,396
Density10,201/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation4,386 ft (1,337 m)
Population35,396
Population Density10,201 / sq mi
Elevation4,386 ft (1,337 m)
Coordinates20.6527°, -103.7015°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (621 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tala

Tala is a mid-size city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 35,396. The city sits at an elevation of 4,386 feet (1,337 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,133 business establishments.

Income: Tala vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,133

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tala

Tala has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 988 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 15.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 182.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 231.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 257.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 168.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 62.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.7
Tala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,386 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,386 ft (1,337 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density10,201/sq mi
Coordinates20.6527°N, 103.7015°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.68"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 62 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 135 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 24 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 121 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 134 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 57 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 94 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Apr 2, 1998 7 km N of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 134 km
May 7, 1998 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 94 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 251 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 241 km
2021 Rick Category 2 271 km
2021 Nora Category 1 177 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 267 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 189 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 75 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 285 km
2013 Erick Category 1 292 km
2012 Bud Category 2 271 km
2011 Jova Category 2 149 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 219 km
2009 Andres Category 1 276 km
2006 John Category 3 286 km
2006 Lane Category 2 274 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 211 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 292 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 215 km
1996 Boris Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 99 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 118 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in

Tala has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and April the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Tala

Institution Type Founded Website
Ctro De Bachillerato Tecn Agropecuario 106 College — —
Instituto Tecnologico Superior De Tequila University — —
Modulo Villa Corona (San Martin Hidalgo) College — —
Modulo Villa Corona (San Martin Hidalgo) College — —

Schools in Tala

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Luis Echeverria A�Lvarez — — — —
Secundaria Manuel M. Dieguez — — — —
Instituto Tecnologico Superior de Tala — — — —
Patria — — — —
Mixta F 17 — — — —
Mixta F 17 — — — —
Venustiano Carranza — — — —
Ricardo Flores Magon — — — —
Rafael Ochoa Monta�o — — — —
Patria — — — —
Nombre En Tramite — — — —
Margarita Maza De Juarez — — — —
Manuel Lopez Cotilla — — — —
C A M Ignacio Manuel Altamirano — — — —
Luis Echeverria A�Lvarez — — — —
Luis Donaldo Colosio — — — —
La Reforma — — — —
La Reforma — — — —
Jose Vasconcelos — — — —
Francisco Villa — — — —
Emiliano Zapata — — — —
Cuauhtemoc — — — —
Benito Juarez — — — —
Adolfo Lopez Mateos — — — —
Carlos Enrique Castillo Peraza — — — —
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Radio Stations near Tala

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM entrevistas, news MP3 64 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 90.3 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM — AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco — AAC+ 56 kbps
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 128 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco — MP3 128 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1010 am, am MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 93.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana — AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 95.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC 700, 700 am AAC+ 32 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco — AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 960 am, am MP3
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio preguntale a gonzalo MP3 320 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1250 am, am AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am AAC+ 56 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Museums in Tala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
JOVEM Jorge Vergara Museo
JOVEM Jorge Vergara Museo
Museo
Museo
Museo De Guachimontones
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila
Tarántulas de México

Libraries in Tala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca infantil.0.0
Biblioteca La Venta del Astillero0.0
Biblioteca López Cotilla0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFESOR GABBRIEL BARRETO VISCAINO0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0
Biblioteca Publica #20.0

Farmers Markets in Tala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fresko La Comer
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán
Mercado Sebastian Allende

Hotels in Tala

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Camila
Hotel de La Paz

Restaurants in Tala

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cenaduría y Bar Ajua
Guachilitos Cocina del Mar
Indy's Wing and Beer
Mariscos Mariscal Jr.
Menudería Jalisco

Monuments in Tala

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arcos Tala

Gas Stations in Tala

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasotala
MX #580913760
Pemex

Banks in Tala

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
Banamex
Banorte
BBVA
Caja Popular Cristóbal Colón
Caja Popular Mexicana
Compartamos Banco
Santander
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Tala

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mi Bodega Tala Oeste
Plaza Gardenias
Plaza Soriana Tala

Gyms in Tala

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Perro Aguayo

Breweries in Tala

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa Sauza
cerveceria betitos
Wingman
Wingman

Stadiums & Teams in Tala

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Akron

Airports Near Tala

10 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tala

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de San Francisco de Asis
Templo del Divino Preso
Templo La Arenita
Templo la luz del Mundo - Tala
Templo Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Templo San Francisco de Asis
Templo San Jose Obrero

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 Tala

What is the population of Tala?

Tala has a population of 35,396 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10,201 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tala?

Tala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

How is the job market in Tala?

The job market in Tala is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,133 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

El Refugio 6,262 pop · 2.7 mi San Juan de los Arcos 1,665 pop · 3.5 mi Los Ruiseñores 7,493 pop · 4.1 mi Cuisillos 3,663 pop · 5.7 mi Ahuisculco 2,364 pop · 5.8 mi Huaxtla 2,039 pop · 6.1 mi Cuxpala 1,369 pop · 7.4 mi Santa Cruz del Astillero 2,541 pop · 7.5 mi La Estanzuela 2,199 pop · 8.1 mi Las Navajas 2,037 pop · 8.4 mi Castro Urdiales 2,193 pop · 8.5 mi El Arenal 11,610 pop · 8.6 mi Santiaguito 1,321 pop · 8.9 mi Teuchitlán 3,774 pop · 9.8 mi
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