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Tapalpa, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tapalpa is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 5,782. Elevation: 6,765 ft (2,062 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

5,782 Population 3,755/sq mi density
6,765 ft Elevation 2,062 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
34.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tapalpa

Tapalpa

Tapalpa is a town and municipality in Jalisco, a state of central-western Mexico. It has an oceanic climate.

People

Population5,782
Density3,755/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation6,765 ft (2,062 m)
Population5,782
Population Density3,755 / sq mi
Elevation6,765 ft (2,062 m)
Coordinates19.9457°, -103.7593°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (869 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tapalpa

Tapalpa is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 5,782. The city sits at an elevation of 6,765 feet (2,062 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 185 business establishments.

Income: Tapalpa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)185

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tapalpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,765 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,765 ft (2,062 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density3,755/sq mi
Coordinates19.9457°N, 103.7593°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

194 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 110 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 136 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 129 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 140 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 135 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 100 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 117 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 78 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 146 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 127 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 147 km
May 31, 2007 30 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 121 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 172 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 272 km
2021 Rick Category 2 214 km
2021 Nora Category 1 162 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 232 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 131 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 91 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 209 km
2013 Erick Category 1 228 km
2012 Bud Category 2 216 km
2011 Jova Category 3 131 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 144 km
2009 Andres Category 1 204 km
2006 John Category 4 228 km
2006 Lane Category 2 245 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 259 km
1996 Alma Category 2 259 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 139 km
1996 Boris Category 1 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 96 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 110 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 102 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 40 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 97 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 136 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 130 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 50 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 135 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 6.4 in Warmest
July 63°F (17°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in

Tapalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 54°F in January to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Tapalpa

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro De Integracion Tapalpa
Centro De Integracion Tapalpa
Emiliano Zapata
Ma Emma G De Bracamontes
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Tapalpa
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 10
Sierra De Tapalpa
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Radio Stations near Tapalpa

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Tapalpa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Hospital de Indios
Museo de Arte Sacro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Farmers Markets in Tapalpa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Regional del Comercio
Mercado Municipal de Atemajac de Brizuela
Mercado Municipal de Sayula “Benito Juárez"
Tianguis Sayula

Hotels in Tapalpa

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Meson del Ticuz
Hotel Posada Real Tapalpa
Mesón Luna Sacra

Restaurants in Tapalpa

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bohéme Restaurante
Borrego al Pastor Tapalpa
Doña Pina
La Troje
Los Cristeros Botanero & Grill
Madre Tierra Tapalpa
Paulino's
Restaurante Familiar El Puente
Tamales de Acelga Doña Ramona

Cafes in Tapalpa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chocolate La Merced

Gas Stations in Tapalpa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #8231958763

Banks in Tapalpa

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
Banco Santander
Banorte
Banorte
CAJA SMG TAPALPA
Presta Prenda

Airports Near Tapalpa

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tapalpa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
San Antonio de Padua
Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

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 Tapalpa

What is the population of Tapalpa?

Tapalpa has a population of 5,782 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,755 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tapalpa?

Tapalpa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tapalpa?

The job market in Tapalpa is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 185 business establishments in the area.

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