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Techaluta de Montenegro, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Techaluta de Montenegro is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,476. Elevation: 4,636 ft (1,413 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,476 Population 3,216/sq mi density
4,636 ft Elevation 1,413 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
32.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Techaluta de Montenegro

Techaluta de Montenegro

Techaluta de Montenegro is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico, being the smallest municipality in Jalisco. The municipality covers an area of 79.24 km2.

People

Population2,476
Density3,216/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Population2,476
Population Density3,216 / sq mi
Elevation4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Coordinates20.0725°, -103.5514°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation32.2 inches (818 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Techaluta de Montenegro

Techaluta de Montenegro is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,476. The city sits at an elevation of 4,636 feet (1,413 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 32.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 79 business establishments.

Income: Techaluta de Montenegro vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)79

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Techaluta de Montenegro 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 278 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 32.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,636 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,636 ft (1,413 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density3,216/sq mi
Coordinates20.0725°N, 103.5514°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 132 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 149 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 124 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 80 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Sep 2, 2015 7 km W of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Oct 10, 1995 Near the coast of Colima, Mexico M4.7 150 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 136 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 71 km
May 18, 2006 3 km NW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 91 km
Apr 22, 2012 5 km NE of Jaluco, Mexico M4.6 145 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 69 km
Oct 23, 1995 5 km W of La Central, Mexico M4.5 143 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 76 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 68 km
Aug 31, 2015 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico M4.4 120 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 4 130 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 187 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 284 km
2021 Rick Category 2 210 km
2021 Nora Category 1 185 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 257 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 156 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 101 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 231 km
2013 Erick Category 1 252 km
2012 Bud Category 2 242 km
2011 Jova Category 2 151 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 167 km
2009 Andres Category 1 228 km
2006 John Category 3 252 km
2006 Lane Category 1 270 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 264 km
1996 Alma Category 2 260 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 162 km
1996 Boris Category 1 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 2,000 116 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 132 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 127 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 63 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 63 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 147 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 154 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in

Techaluta de Montenegro has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Techaluta de Montenegro

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
USAER Techaluta
Ignacio M Altamirano
Jose Antonio Torres
Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez
Justo Sierra
Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río
Netzahualcoyotl
Nicolas Bravo
El Jahuey
Lauro Montenegro Castro
Ni�os Heroes
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Radio Stations near Techaluta de Montenegro

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Museums in Techaluta de Montenegro

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

Libraries in Techaluta de Montenegro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Magdalena Sofía0.0

Farmers Markets in Techaluta de Montenegro

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

Clinics in Techaluta de Montenegro

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #3671197996

Gas Stations in Techaluta de Montenegro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #364596444

Airports Near Techaluta de Montenegro

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Techaluta de Montenegro

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de San Sebastian Mártir

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 Techaluta de Montenegro

What is the population of Techaluta de Montenegro?

Techaluta de Montenegro has a population of 2,476 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,216 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Techaluta de Montenegro?

Techaluta de Montenegro 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 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.2 inches.

How is the job market in Techaluta de Montenegro?

The job market in Techaluta de Montenegro is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 79 business establishments in the area.

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