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Tequesquitlán, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tequesquitlán is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,979. Elevation: 1,565 ft (477 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,979 Population 1,285/sq mi density
1,565 ft Elevation 477 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
60.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,979
Density1,285/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain60.6 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Population1,979
Population Density1,285 / sq mi
Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Coordinates19.3871°, -104.5195°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation60.6 inches (1,540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tequesquitlán

Tequesquitlán is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,979. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet (477 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 63 business establishments.

Income: Tequesquitlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tequesquitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,565 ft (477 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,285/sq mi
Coordinates19.3871°N, 104.5195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.6"
60% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.47"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

372 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 50 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 81 km
Dec 11, 1995 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.4 112 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 64 km
Jun 7, 2016 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M6.3 133 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 73 km
Dec 11, 1995 106 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.1 138 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 83 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 65 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 49 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 58 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 53 km
Dec 11, 1995 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Jan 10, 2020 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 128 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 60 km
May 7, 2016 115 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 70 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Jun 7, 2016 95 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

45 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Flossie (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 264 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 266 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 130 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 140 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 228 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 250 km
2021 Rick Category 2 249 km
2021 Nora Category 1 88 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 138 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 31 km
2018 Willa Category 5 281 km
2017 Dora Category 2 288 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 46 km
2015 Dolores Category 1 293 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 132 km
2014 Odile Category 4 262 km
2014 Polo Category 1 286 km
2013 Erick Category 1 128 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 274 km
2012 Bud Category 3 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 69 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 50 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 22 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 68 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m - 85 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m - 99 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 81 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 85 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake - - 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 95 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 141 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in Warmest
July 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 14.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 15.5 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

Tequesquitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.5") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tequesquitlán

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
A�Lvaro Obregon - - - -
Emiliano Zapata - - - -
Francisco Gonza�Lez Bocanegra - - - -
Juan De La Barrera - - - -
Plan De Ayala - - - -
El Amolon - - - -
Francisco J Mujica - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tequesquitlán

5 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
LUPE 560 (Manzanillo) - 560 AM - XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Manzanillo, Colima 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
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

Libraries in Tequesquitlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Lic. Humberto Silva0.0

Farmers Markets in Tequesquitlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal Fulgencio Zamora

Stadiums & Teams in Tequesquitlán

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Airports Near Tequesquitlán

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo C.P.A. Roberto Nevarez Dominguez-Small Airport
Aeródromo Chavarín-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Tigrera-Small Airport
Aeródromo Marabasco-Small Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana Airport-Small Airport
Autlán Airport-Small Airport
Barra de Navidad Airport-Small Airport
Chamela Airport-Small Airport
Costalegre Airport-Small Airport
Cuixmala Airport-Small Airport
El Petacal Airport-Small Airport
La Colonia Airport-Small Airport
Las Alamandas Airport-Small Airport
San Gabriel Airport-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 Tequesquitlán

What is the population of Tequesquitlán?

Tequesquitlán has a population of 1,979 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,285 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tequesquitlán?

Tequesquitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.6 inches.

How is the job market in Tequesquitlán?

The job market in Tequesquitlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

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