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Tierras Coloradas, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tierras Coloradas is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,546. Elevation: 5,797 ft (1,767 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1,546 Population 801/sq mi density
5,797 ft Elevation 1,767 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,546
Density801/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Population1,546
Population Density801 / sq mi
Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Coordinates20.7289°, -102.8608°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tierras Coloradas

Tierras Coloradas is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,546. The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet (1,767 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Tierras Coloradas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tierras Coloradas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,797 ft (1,767 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density801/sq mi
Coordinates20.7289°N, 102.8608°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 149 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 66 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 135 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 76 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 126 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 57 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 36 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 144 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 128 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 130 km
Apr 28, 2008 17 km E of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M3.9 149 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 81 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 33 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 181 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 274 km
2021 Rick Category 2 244 km
2021 Nora Category 1 265 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 258 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 162 km
2011 Jova Category 2 234 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 268 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 277 km
1996 Boris Category 1 236 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 262 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 268 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 253 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 220 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 152 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 157 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.6 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Tierras Coloradas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tierras Coloradas

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Agustin Ya�ez
Agustin Ya�ez
Aurelio Ortega
Benito Juarez
Francisco I Madero
Francisco Villa
Ignacio Zaragoza
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Mariano Matamoros
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Ni�os Heroes
5 De Mayo
Jose Ruben Romero
Melchor Ocampo
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Radio Stations near Tierras Coloradas

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM entrevistas, news MP3 64 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
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM AAC+ 64 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 93.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 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
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 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
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 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 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
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 960 am, am MP3
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio preguntale a gonzalo MP3 320 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1250 am, am AAC+ 64 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

Museums in Tierras Coloradas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal de Tepatitlán

Farmers Markets in Tierras Coloradas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal
Mercado Plaza Acatic
Tianguis Textil Tepatitlán

Hotels in Tierras Coloradas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Motel Lieben

Restaurants in Tierras Coloradas

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carnitas El Alteño

Gas Stations in Tierras Coloradas

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Tierras Coloradas

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Airports Near Tierras Coloradas

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall 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 Tierras Coloradas

What is the population of Tierras Coloradas?

Tierras Coloradas has a population of 1,546 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 801 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tierras Coloradas?

Tierras Coloradas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tierras Coloradas?

The job market in Tierras Coloradas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

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