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Tanques, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Tanques is a small town in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 1,652. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,652 Population 2/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
25.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population1,652
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain25.5 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population1,652
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates24.0621°, -107.0147°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation25.5 inches (648 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanques

Tanques is a small town in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 1,652. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 53 business establishments.

Income: Tanques vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)53

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tanques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area816.3 sq mi (2,114.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates24.0621°N, 107.0147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.5"
33% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.09"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 5, 2005 114 km SW of Las Arenitas, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Jul 7, 1998 112 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 114 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 136 km
Dec 5, 2000 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Jan 14, 2004 87 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Sep 2, 1994 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 110 km
Mar 5, 2006 103 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Aug 10, 1998 142 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Jul 27, 1994 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 125 km
Mar 16, 2009 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Jan 13, 1999 117 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 89 km
Sep 2, 1994 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 134 km
Jul 15, 1991 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico M4.1 124 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 255 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 159 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 275 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 51 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 244 km
2018 Willa Category 3 194 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 120 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 284 km
2006 Lane Category 3 19 km
2006 John Category 3 240 km
2003 Marty Category 2 296 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 210 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 293 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 276 km
1998 Isis Category 1 220 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 279 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 202 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 194 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 62 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in
July 85°F (30°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 7.1 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Tanques has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Tanques

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
museo la cruz
museo la cruz

Stadiums & Teams in Tanques

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Airports Near Tanques

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bachigualato Federal International AirportCULLarge Airport
Aerofumigaciones Maranatu Airport-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones Murillo Airstrip-Small Airport
Aerofumigaciones Puerto Rico Airport-Small Airport
Aeromar Airport-Small Airport
Agrícola La Fortuna Airport-Small Airport
Amaculi Airstrip-Small Airport
Bayosa Airstrip-Small Airport
Campo El Patole Airport-Small Airport
Campo La Primavera Airport-Small Airport
Campo Patricia Airport-Small Airport
Campo Puerto Rico Airport-Small Airport
Campo Santa Aurora-Small Airport
Camposanto Airport-Small Airport
Carbonera Airport-Small Airport
Carboneras Airstrip-Small Airport
Cienega de Los Beltrán Airstrip-Small Airport
Cosalá Airport-Small Airport
Ejidal Airstrip-Small Airport
El Bolsón Airport-Small Airport
El Carrizo de La Petaca Airstrip-Small Airport
El Castillo Airport-Small Airport
El Corazon Airport-Small Airport
El Dorado Airport-Small Airport
El Gavilán Airport-Small Airport
El Igualamo Airport-Small Airport
El Limon de Los Peña Airstrip-Small Airport
El Limon Las Coloradas Airport-Small Airport
El Milagro de San Jose Airstrip-Small Airport
El Sueño Airport-Small Airport
El Tapacal Airport-Small Airport
El Verano Airport-Small Airport
El Zapatero Airstrip-Small Airport
Elota Airstrip-Small Airport
Gatos Bravos Airport-Small Airport
Huerta Caimanero Airport-Small Airport
Jose Galindo Ruiz Airport-Small Airport
Juan Murillo Airport-Small Airport
La Lagunita Airstrip-Small Airport
La Luna Airport-Small Airport
La Michoacana Airport-Small Airport
La Panza Airport-Small Airport
La Pequeña Joya Airport-Small Airport
La Perla Airport-Small Airport
La Santisima Trinidad Airport-Small Airport
Lagarto Airport-Small Airport
Las Flores Airport-Small Airport
Las Ilusiones Airport-Small Airport
Las Trancas Airstrip-Small Airport
Leon's Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tanques

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Buenos Aires
Sagrado Corazon de Jesus

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mazatlan

🇲🇽 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 Tanques

What is the population of Tanques?

Tanques has a population of 1,652 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 816.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanques?

Tanques has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.5 inches.

How is the job market in Tanques?

The job market in Tanques is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 53 business establishments in the area.

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