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Tenamaxtlán, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tenamaxtlán is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 4,711. Elevation: 4,882 ft (1,488 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,711 Population 3,490/sq mi density
4,882 ft Elevation 1,488 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
37.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tenamaxtlán

Tenamaxtlán

Tenamaxtlán is a municipio (municipality) and town in the Sierra de Amula Region in the state of Jalisco, Mexico.

People

Population4,711
Density3,490/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain37.1 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation4,882 ft (1,488 m)
Population4,711
Population Density3,490 / sq mi
Elevation4,882 ft (1,488 m)
Coordinates20.2174°, -104.1636°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation37.1 inches (941 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tenamaxtlán

Tenamaxtlán is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 4,711. The city sits at an elevation of 4,882 feet (1,488 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 151 business establishments.

Income: Tenamaxtlán vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)151

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tenamaxtlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,882 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,882 ft (1,488 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density3,490/sq mi
Coordinates20.2174°N, 104.1636°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
3% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 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 M8.0 129 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 122 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 119 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 123 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Dec 12, 2009 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 137 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 137 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 131 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 141 km
Dec 25, 2009 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Feb 18, 2019 18 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M4.8 146 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 124 km
Dec 14, 1999 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.7 135 km
Oct 10, 1995 Near the coast of Colima, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 70 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 208 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 220 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 282 km
2021 Rick Category 2 266 km
2021 Nora Category 1 128 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 203 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 122 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 40 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 227 km
2013 Erick Category 1 225 km
2012 Bud Category 2 203 km
2011 Jova Category 2 88 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 160 km
2009 Andres Category 1 213 km
2006 Lane Category 3 218 km
2006 John Category 3 218 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 208 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 252 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 2,000 126 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 129 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 111 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 71 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m - 138 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 91 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 83 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 97 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 7.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in

Tenamaxtlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Tenamaxtlán

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CBTa 31 - - - -
Mercedes De La Cruz Casta�os - - - -
Adolfo Lopez Mateos - - - -
Dr Luis Gomez Preciado - - - -
Jalisco - - - -
Joaquin Angulo - - - -
Toma�S Fregoso - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 19 - - - -
Toma�S Fregoso - - - -
CBTa - - - -
Preparatoria UDG modulo Tenamaxtlan - - - -
Joaquin Angulo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tenamaxtlán

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 102.3 (Autlán) - 102.3 FM - XHANU-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Autlán, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am 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

Libraries in Tenamaxtlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Tenamaxtlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Tecolotlán

Gas Stations in Tenamaxtlán

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #238262151

Airports Near Tenamaxtlán

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agricola La Tuxcana Airport-Small Airport
Autlán Airport-Small Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport-Small Airport
Cuautla Airport-Small Airport
El Petacal Airport-Small Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National Airport-Small Airport
La Colonia Airport-Small Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport-Small Airport
Pacana Airport-Small Airport
San Gabriel Airport-Small Airport
San Sebastián Airport-Small Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez Airport-Small Airport
Vientos de la Vega Airport-Small Airport
Zapopan Air Force Base-Small Airport

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 Tenamaxtlán

What is the population of Tenamaxtlán?

Tenamaxtlán has a population of 4,711 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,490 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tenamaxtlán?

Tenamaxtlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tenamaxtlán?

The job market in Tenamaxtlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 151 business establishments in the area.

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