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Tequilita, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Tequilita is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 595. Elevation: 2,989 ft (911 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

595 Population 1/sq mi density
2,989 ft Elevation 911 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population595
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation2,989 ft (911 m)
Population595
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,989 ft (911 m)
Coordinates21.0872°, -104.7983°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tequilita

Tequilita is a small town in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 595. The city sits at an elevation of 2,989 feet (911 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Tequilita vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tequilita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,989 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,989 ft (911 m)
Area878.1 sq mi (2,274.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.0872°N, 104.7983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.71"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 2, 2023.

Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 148 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 146 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 149 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 142 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 131 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 82 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 140 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 130 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 74 km
May 5, 2013 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 137 km
Oct 2, 2023 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico M4.4 145 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 61 km
Nov 9, 1995 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico M4.3 149 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 68 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 47 km
Aug 12, 2007 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 126 km
Feb 29, 2004 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 48 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 123 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 198 km
2021 Nora Category 1 83 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 205 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 199 km
2018 Willa Category 4 200 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 77 km
2013 Erick Category 1 258 km
2012 Bud Category 1 254 km
2011 Jova Category 2 112 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 258 km
2009 Andres Category 1 299 km
2006 John Category 3 221 km
2006 Lane Category 3 179 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 92 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 177 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 243 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 282 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 191 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 123 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 30 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 52 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest
July 76°F (25°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 9.6 in
September 76°F (25°C) 7.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
November 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in

Tequilita has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tequilita

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hermanos Flores Magon
Jaime Torres Bodet
20 de Noviembre
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Radio Stations near Tequilita

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MIX 92.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 92.7 FM - XHVAY-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
@FM (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 100.3 (Tepic) - 100.3 FM - XHTNY-FM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 100.3 fm, américa MP3
LOS40 Puerto Vallarta - 91.1 FM - XHPTOJ-FM - Radiópolis - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 91.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
W RADIO 90.3 (Puerto Vallarta) - 90.3 FM - XHPVA-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 90.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 96.7 FM - XHCCBA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (Puerto Vallarta) - 89.9 FM - XHCCBB-FM - Álica Medios - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 89.9 fm, alica medios MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona FM MP3 128 kbps
AZTLÁN RADIO 550 (Tepic) - 550 AM - XEGNAY-AM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 550 am, am MP3
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, Nayarit 104.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, NA 104.9, 104.9 fm MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 98.5 (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
Love FM (Tepic) - 96.1 FM - XHEOO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tepic, Nayarit 96.1 fm, américa MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Tequilita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional de Compostela

Farmers Markets in Tequilita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Compostela
Mercado Municipal Compostela

Stadiums & Teams in Tequilita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tequilita

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huajimic AirportSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Higueras AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Puente de Camotlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Bias AirportSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Banderas 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 Tequilita

What is the population of Tequilita?

Tequilita has a population of 595 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 878.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tequilita?

Tequilita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches.

How is the job market in Tequilita?

The job market in Tequilita is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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