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Tepuzhuacán, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Tepuzhuacán is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 977. Elevation: 1,906 ft (581 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

977 Population 4/sq mi density
1,906 ft Elevation 581 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population977
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Population977
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Coordinates20.8770°, -104.5198°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,010 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tepuzhuacán

Tepuzhuacán is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 977. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet (581 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Tepuzhuacán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tepuzhuacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Area240.3 sq mi (622.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates20.8770°N, 104.5198°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.67"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 2, 2023.

Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 46 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 107 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 85 km
Oct 2, 2023 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 141 km
May 5, 2013 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 133 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 106 km
Mar 13, 2000 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.4 149 km
Nov 9, 1995 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico M4.3 142 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 76 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 138 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 139 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 94 km
Dec 26, 1995 8 km NNE of Campo Acosta, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Sep 3, 2001 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.1 128 km
Nov 24, 2013 2 km NNW of El Tequesquite, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 45 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 116 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 21 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 289 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 158 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 229 km
2021 Nora Category 1 97 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 210 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 178 km
2018 Willa Category 5 237 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 44 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 298 km
2013 Erick Category 1 258 km
2012 Bud Category 2 243 km
2011 Jova Category 2 100 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 231 km
2009 Andres Category 1 277 km
2006 Lane Category 3 196 km
2006 John Category 3 226 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 129 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 206 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 110 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 28 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 43 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 178 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest
July 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in

Tepuzhuacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tepuzhuacán

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria
Telesecundaria
Jaime Nuno
Venustiano Carranza
Vicente Guerrero
16 De Septiembre
5 De Febrero
Naciones Unidas
Amado Nervo
Nezahualcoyotl
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
Redención
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Radio Stations near Tepuzhuacán

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 Tepuzhuacán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Emilio M. González0.0
Biblioteca Pública Everardo Peña Navarro0.0

Farmers Markets in Tepuzhuacán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Jala

Stadiums & Teams in Tepuzhuacán

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Airports Near Tepuzhuacán

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Banderas AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport

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 Tepuzhuacán

What is the population of Tepuzhuacán?

Tepuzhuacán has a population of 977 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 240.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tepuzhuacán?

Tepuzhuacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.

How is the job market in Tepuzhuacán?

The job market in Tepuzhuacán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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