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Tlacuitapan, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tlacuitapan is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,351. Elevation: 5,906 ft (1,800 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,351 Population 5/sq mi density
5,906 ft Elevation 1,800 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
15.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,351
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation5,906 ft (1,800 m)
Population1,351
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,906 ft (1,800 m)
Coordinates21.1983°, -102.1242°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation15.9 inches (403 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tlacuitapan

Tlacuitapan is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,351. The city sits at an elevation of 5,906 feet (1,800 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 15.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Tlacuitapan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tlacuitapan 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 357 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,906 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,906 ft (1,800 m)
Area300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates21.1983°N, 102.1242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 80 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 107 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 263 km
2021 Rick Category 1 290 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 249 km
1996 Boris Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 155 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 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Tlacuitapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in December to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Tlacuitapan

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
Emiliano Zapata
Enrique Aguilar Gonza�Lez
Hijos Del Ejido
John F Kennedy
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Rita Perez De Moreno
Valentin Gomez Farias
Amado Nervo
Arroyo De Palo
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Nombre En Tramite
Ojo De Agua
1 De Mayo
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Radio Stations near Tlacuitapan

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AMOR 103.1 (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 103.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
LG LA GRANDE 95.5 (León) - 95.5 FM - XHELG-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 95.5 fm, américa AAC
MATCH 97.5 (León) - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 97.5 fm, aac+ AAC+ 56 kbps
W RADIO 1030 (León) - 1030 AM - XEROPJ-AM - GlobalMedia - Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco 1030 am, am MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (León) - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, Guanajuato 104.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.3 (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
BLU FM 92.3 (León) - 92.3 FM - XHOI-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 88.9 (León) - 88.9 FM - XHXV-FM - Grupo Radar - León, Guanajuato 88.9 fm, contemporary hits radio MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 95.9 (León) - 95.9 FM - XHGTO-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
@FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3

Museums in Tlacuitapan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biblioteca CU Lagos Sede San Juan
Museo Casa Carlos Agustín Terrés
Museo Cihuapili
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo del Primer Milagro
Museo Hermenegildo Bustos
Regional Museum Cristero
Virgen de Guadalupe (Barrio Alto)

Libraries in Tlacuitapan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Maria Soiné De Helguera0.0

Farmers Markets in Tlacuitapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El parian
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de San Juan De Los Lagos
Mercado Municipal Manuel G. Aranda
Tianguis Municipal

Hotels in Tlacuitapan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel El Caminante

Gas Stations in Tlacuitapan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Stadiums & Teams in Tlacuitapan

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Airports Near Tlacuitapan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la SierraSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall 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 Tlacuitapan

What is the population of Tlacuitapan?

Tlacuitapan has a population of 1,351 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 300.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tlacuitapan?

Tlacuitapan 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 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches.

How is the job market in Tlacuitapan?

The job market in Tlacuitapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

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