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Talpa de Allende, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Talpa de Allende is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 8,839. Elevation: 3,802 ft (1,159 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,839 Population 4,580/sq mi density
3,802 ft Elevation 1,159 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Talpa de Allende

Talpa de Allende

Talpa de Allende is a city and municipality in Jalisco, Mexico. Surrounded by pine-covered mountains, Talpa de Allende is a silver mining town founded by the Spanish in 1599. The name "Allende" is in honor of General Ignacio Allende.

People

Population8,839
Density4,580/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Population8,839
Population Density4,580 / sq mi
Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Coordinates20.3808°, -104.8221°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,293 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Talpa de Allende

Talpa de Allende is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 8,839. The city sits at an elevation of 3,802 feet (1,159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 283 business establishments.

Income: Talpa de Allende vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)283

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Talpa de Allende enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,802 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density4,580/sq mi
Coordinates20.3808°N, 104.8221°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.01"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 6, 2025.

Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 106 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 114 km
Feb 12, 2015 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 122 km
Dec 12, 2009 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.2 137 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 131 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 125 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 88 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 104 km
Oct 9, 1995 53 km SSW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.9 140 km
Dec 25, 2009 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.8 129 km
Jan 6, 2025 26 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Oct 9, 1995 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.7 130 km
Dec 14, 1999 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 134 km
Nov 3, 1995 29 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 118 km
Dec 21, 1995 7 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.6 112 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 42 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 250 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 153 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 211 km
2021 Nora Category 1 65 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 151 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 120 km
2018 Willa Category 5 244 km
2016 Newton Category 1 300 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 46 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 245 km
2013 Erick Category 1 195 km
2012 Bud Category 2 179 km
2011 Jova Category 2 36 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 181 km
2009 Andres Category 1 220 km
2006 Lane Category 3 154 km
2006 John Category 3 168 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 144 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis 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 75 135 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 127 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 46 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 27 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 89 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 158 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 8.0 in Warmest
July 67°F (20°C) 12.0 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 11.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 10.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in

Talpa de Allende has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Talpa de Allende

Institution Type Founded Website
CBTa 31 College
Centro De Bachillerato Tecnológico Agropecuario 31 College
Colegio De Bachilleres 20 College
Colegio De Bachilleres 20 College
Emsad La Cuesta College
Instituto Tecnologico Superior De Mascota University
Modulo Mascota (Ameca) College
Modulo Mascota (Ameca) College
Modulo Talpa De Allende (Ameca) College
Modulo Talpa De Allende (Ameca) College
Prepa Mascota (UDG) College

Schools in Talpa de Allende

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro De Atencion Multiple 28 Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
Benito Juarez
Emiliano Zapata
Ignacio Allende
Ignacio Allende
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Libertad Y Progreso
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Miguel Hidalgo
Pedro Moreno
Talpa
Aranjuez
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 28
Jose Vasconcelos
Ramon Guzma�N
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Radio Stations near Talpa de Allende

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 Talpa de Allende

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Archeológico
Museo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Talpa
Museo de Raicilla
Museo Raul Rodriguez

Hotels in Talpa de Allende

21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arboledas
Arboledas
Diamante
Diana
Herradero
Hotel La Parraquia
Hotel Mandy
Hotel Santuario
Hotel Talpa
La Mision
Los Arcos
María José
Pedregal
Pina
Posada San Rafa
Posada Talpa
Quinta Santa Fe
Real Pasado
Renevacion
Talpa Alegra Posada
Tres Marias

Restaurants in Talpa de Allende

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Birreria
Birreria el Gran Chivo
Birrieria la Talpense
Cafe Casa Viejo
Cenaduria Doña Chayo
Comedor Doña Carmen
Doña Gloria
El Patio
El Patio Menudo
El Rincon Familiar
Herradero
La Burrita
Los Venados
Menudería Saldáħa La Colmena
Palammera Barajas Jesús
Pizza
Restera
San Franciso 2

Monuments in Talpa de Allende

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arco de Ingreso
Monumento Cristo Rey

Bus Stations in Talpa de Allende

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #392840428

Gas Stations in Talpa de Allende

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #475561674

Stadiums & Teams in Talpa de Allende

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Airports Near Talpa de Allende

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Costalegre AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria III AirportSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Banderas AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Talpa de Allende

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correo de Mexico

Churches & Religious Organizations in Talpa de Allende

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Talpa
Capilla de San Gabriel
Capilla del Cerrito
La Cruz de Romero
Nuestra Señora
Parroquia Rectoría de San José
San Rafael Archangel

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 Talpa de Allende

What is the population of Talpa de Allende?

Talpa de Allende has a population of 8,839 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4,580 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Talpa de Allende?

Talpa de Allende enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.

How is the job market in Talpa de Allende?

The job market in Talpa de Allende is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 283 business establishments in the area.

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