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Tequila, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tequila is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 29,203. Elevation: 3,927 ft (1,197 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

29,203 Population 9,451/sq mi density
3,927 ft Elevation 1,197 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population29,203
Density9,451/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Population29,203
Population Density9,451 / sq mi
Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Coordinates20.8821°, -103.8360°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (829 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tequila

Tequila is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 29,203. The city sits at an elevation of 3,927 feet (1,197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 934 business establishments.

Income: Tequila vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)934

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tequila

Tequila has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jun (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 764 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.1°C / 63°F 4.3° / 29.6° 10.3
Feb 18.5°C / 65°F 6.5° / 33.2° 10.9
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 9.1° / 35.1° 0.2
Apr 23°C / 73°F 10.4° / 36.7° 2.5
May 24.6°C / 76°F 12° / 37.6° 16.4
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 15.2° / 37.8° 105.9
Jul 22°C / 72°F 15.8° / 31.5° 242.3
Aug 21.4°C / 70°F 14.7° / 29.2° 184.9
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29.6° 115.7
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 10.1° / 29.4° 54.1
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 8.4° / 30.2° 11.7
Dec 17.5°C / 64°F 5.5° / 29.7° 9.1
Tequila has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,927 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density9,451/sq mi
Coordinates20.8821°N, 103.8360°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 60 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 38 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 120 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 150 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 86 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 57 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 86 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 126 km
May 12, 1990 0 km SSW of Zapotitlán de Vadillo, Mexico M3.8 149 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 122 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 73 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 51 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 82 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 276 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 215 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 299 km
2021 Nora Category 1 166 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 267 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 203 km
2018 Willa Category 3 286 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 72 km
2012 Bud Category 2 281 km
2011 Jova Category 2 149 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 239 km
2009 Andres Category 1 294 km
2006 John Category 3 285 km
2006 Lane Category 2 265 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 186 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 277 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 234 km
1996 Boris Category 1 297 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 75 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 107 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
September 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in

Tequila has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 64°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Tequila

Institution Type Founded Website
Cbtis 244 College - ,
Centro Universitario De Estudios Superiores Por Cooperacion De Magdalena University - ,
Emsad El Salvador College - ,
Emsad La Quemada College - ,
Escuela Preparatoria Regional De Tequila College - ,
Extension El Salvador (Tequila) College - ,
Extension San Andres (Tequila) College - ,
Modulo Hostotipaquillo (Tequila) College - ,
Modulo Hostotipaquillo (Tequila) College - ,
Modulo Hostotipaquillo (Tequila) College - ,
Modulo Magdalena (Tequila) College - ,
Modulo Magdalena (Tequila) College - ,
Modulo Magdalena (Tequila) College - ,
Preparatoria Regional De Tequila College - ,
Preparatoria Regional De Tequila College - ,
Preparatoria Regional De Tequila College - ,

Schools in Tequila

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Justo Sierra - - - -
Cenobio Sauza - - - -
Roberto Ruiz Rosales - - - -
Luis Navarro - - - -
La Culebra - - - -
Francisco Javier Sauza Mora - - - -
Francisco Javier Sauza Mora - - - -
Cenobio Sauza - - - -
Roberto Ruiz Rosales - - - -
Maria Del Carmen Sauza Mora - - - -
Manuel M Dieguez - - - -
Manuel M Dieguez - - - -
Magdalena Cueva Y C - - - -
Luis Navarro - - - -
Jose González Torres - - - -
Juana De Asbaje - - - -
Jose Añgel Conchello Davila - - - -
Gabriela Mistral - - - -
Francisco Cuevas Dominguez - - - -
Escuadron 201 - - - -
Erviro Rafael Salazar Alcazar - - - -
Emiliano Zapata - - - -
Eduardo Gonza�Lez - - - -
Eduardo Gonza�Lez - - - -
Carlos Orozco Romero - - - -
Mercedes Hernández de Orendain - - - -
Manuel De Jesus Clouthier Del Rincon - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tequila

45 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM entrevistas, news MP3 64 kbps
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 90.3 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM - AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco - AAC+ 56 kbps
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1010 am, am MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 93.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 95.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana - AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco - MP3 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC 700, 700 am AAC+ 32 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco - AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am AAC+ 56 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Museums in Tequila

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura "David Alfaro Siqueiros"
Casa de la Cultura "David Alfaro Siqueiros"
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Herbario Municipal de Plantas Medicinales “Dr. David Rodríguez”
Museo
Museo
Museo De Guachimontones
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila

Libraries in Tequila

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica #20.0

Farmers Markets in Tequila

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán
Mercado Sebastian Allende

Hotels in Tequila

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Salles
Hotel Boutique Gloriagave
Hotel Plaza Jardín
La Casa de Loreto
La Villa
Real Tequila
Solar de las Ánimas

Restaurants in Tequila

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Fogón
El fogón
El Palomar Cafe
La Cofradia
La Posta de Cerrillos
Manhattan Seafood
Restaurante La Fonda Cholula

Cafes in Tequila

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe de Rossi

Theatres in Tequila

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Foro José Cuervo

Monuments in Tequila

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chacuaco

Train Stations in Tequila

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tequila

Bus Stations in Tequila

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación de autobuses de Tequila
Tequila Plus
Terminal Tequila

Gas Stations in Tequila

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PEMEX

Banks in Tequila

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
Banamex
Banorte
Banorte
BBVA
Compartamos Banco

Shopping Malls in Tequila

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mi Bodega Tequila Jalisco
Power Center Tequila

Breweries in Tequila

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa Sauza

Stadiums & Teams in Tequila

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tequila

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Amatlan de Jora Airport-Small Airport
Apozolco Airport-Small Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport-Small Airport
Cuautla Airport-Small Airport
El Trapiche Airport-Small Airport
La Ciruelilla Airstrip-Small Airport
La Manga Airstrip-Small Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport-Small Airport
Mecatillo Airport-Small Airport
Pacana Airport-Small Airport
Paco Airport-Small Airport
Popota Airstrip-Small Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa Airport-Small Airport
San Martín de Bolaños Airstrip-Small Airport
Vientos de la Vega Airport-Small Airport
Zapopan Air Force Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tequila

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Santiago Apóstol
Templo Santo Toribio Romo

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Tequila

What is the population of Tequila?

Tequila has a population of 29,203 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9,451 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tequila?

Tequila has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in Tequila?

The job market in Tequila is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 934 business establishments in the area.

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