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Tecalitlán, Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
Tecalitlán is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 12,411. Elevation: 3,714 ft (1,132 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tecalitlán
Tecalitlán is a town and municipality in the central Pacific coastal state of Jalisco, Mexico, being the southernmost municipality in Jalisco. Located just south of Ciudad Guzmán, the population of the municipality was 16,705 as of 2020.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 12,411 |
| Population Density | 8,059 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.4716°, -103.3071° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.2 inches (920 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tecalitlán
Tecalitlán is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 12,411. The city sits at an elevation of 3,714 feet (1,132 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Tecalitlán vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 397 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Tecalitlán
Tecalitlán 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 806 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,059/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4716°N, 103.3071°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 78 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 105 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 116 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 66 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 115 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 55 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 119 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 114 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 84 | 94 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 33 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in |
Tecalitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Tecalitlán
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| COBAEJ P6 Pihuamo | College | - | , |
| Colegio De Bachilleres 6 | College | - | , |
| Colegio De Bachilleres 6 | College | - | , |
| Escuela Preparatoria De Pihuamo | College | - | , |
Schools in Tecalitlán
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro De Atencion Multiple Tecalitlan | - | - | - | - |
| Adolfo Lopez Mateos | - | - | - | - |
| America | - | - | - | - |
| Carolina Alegria | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco Javier Mina | - | - | - | - |
| Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez | - | - | - | - |
| Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río | - | - | - | - |
| Ma Trinidad Guevara Álvarez | - | - | - | - |
| Ni�os Heroes | - | - | - | - |
| Wenceslao De La Mora Torres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 32 | - | - | - | - |
| Piedras Verdes | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela María Trinidad Guevara Álvarez | - | - | - | - |
| Wenceslao de la Mora | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica #32 | - | - | - | - |
| Lázaro Cárdenas | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tecalitlán
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL | 96.3, 96.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán | 95.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Radio Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL | bailable, dance | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima | 98.1 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima | 99.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima | 90.5 fm, banda | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM | banda, banda norteña | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima | colima, colima city | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL | 92.5, 92.5 fm | UNKNOWN 250 kbps | |
| EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima | 99.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima | 98.9 fm, clásicos | MP3 96 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 Tecalitlán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa del arte | ||||
| Casa Taller Literario Juan José Arreola | ||||
| Museo "Silvestre Vargas" | ||||
| Museo de Estación | ||||
| Museo de las Culturas de Occidente Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco |
Libraries in Tecalitlán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Valentín Gómez Farías No. 1458 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tecalitlán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Constitución | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Cd. Guzmán (Zapotlán El Grande) | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan Jalisco | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Zapotiltic | |||||
| Tianguis Municipal |
Hotels in Tecalitlán
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tecalitlán
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tecalitlán
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Tecalitlán
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Tecalitlán
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tecalitlán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveza Colombo |
Stadiums & Teams in Tecalitlán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tecalitlán
25 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport | CLQ | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Aerofumigaciones Narvaez | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo C.P.A. Roberto Nevarez Dominguez | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Cerro de Ortega | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Jabalí | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Elévate | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Joya Brun | - | Small Airport |
| Aerofumigaciones Lopez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aerosam Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Agricola La Tuxcana Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Aguililla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| And Port Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calderitas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Petacal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Farías Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Raya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Loma Blanca Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pablo L. Sidar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajacuaran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pista Aérea Cadenas | - | Small Airport |
| San Gabriel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Silva Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zapotiltic - Tuxpan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tecalitlán
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos De Mexico | |
| Estafeta |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tecalitlán
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia Santa María de Guadalupe | |
| Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | |
| San Juan | |
| Templo de San José Obrero | |
| Tercera Orden |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tecalitlán?
Tecalitlán has a population of 12,411 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8,059 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tecalitlán?
Tecalitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches.
How is the job market in Tecalitlán?
The job market in Tecalitlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 397 business establishments in the area.