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Tomatlán, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tomatlán is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 9,026. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,026 Population 5,861/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tomatlán

Tomatlán

Tomatlán is a town and municipality, in Jalisco south of Cabo Corrientes in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 3,015 km2.

People

Population9,026
Density5,861/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population9,026
Population Density5,861 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates19.9366°, -105.2501°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (816 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tomatlán

Tomatlán is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 9,026. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 289 business establishments.

Income: Tomatlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)289

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tomatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density5,861/sq mi
Coordinates19.9366°N, 105.2501°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
15% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 147 km
Dec 11, 1995 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.4 115 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 62 km
Dec 11, 1995 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 139 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 64 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 148 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 82 km
Feb 12, 2015 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.5 83 km
Nov 21, 1995 76 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 128 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 140 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 88 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 107 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Dec 12, 2009 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.2 93 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 89 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 84 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 24 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 282 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 267 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 32 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 236 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 135 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 180 km
2021 Nora Category 1 16 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 87 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 85 km
2018 Willa Category 5 205 km
2016 Newton Category 1 247 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 52 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 209 km
2014 Odile Category 4 244 km
2013 Erick Category 1 129 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 251 km
2012 Bud Category 2 118 km
2011 Jova Category 3 32 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 155 km
2009 Andres Category 1 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 147 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 119 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 144 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 147 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 27 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 88 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 153 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in

Tomatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Tomatlán

Institution Type Founded Website
Ctro De Bachillerato Tecn Agropecuario 127 College
Emsad Campo Acosta College
Emsad Cruz De Loreto College
Emsad San Rafael De Los Moreno College
Emsad Tequesquite College
Modulo Tomatlan (Puerto Vallarta) College

Schools in Tomatlán

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dolores Guerra Arrizón
Guarderia DIF
Dolores Guerra Arrizón
Ramon Garcia Ruiz
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 18
20 De Noviembre
Veintiuno De Marzo
Tenochtitlan
Revolucion
Nemiliztli Yoltzin
Dolores Guerra Arrizon
Cuitláhuac
Benito Juarez
Agustin Flores
Agustin Flores
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
USAER Tomatlan
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Hotels in Tomatlán

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel el Campanario
Hotel Hacienda Vieja Tomatlan
Hotel Mision San Miguel

Restaurants in Tomatlán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante Mariscos Bar Micheladas "Aquí Me Quedo"

Banks in Tomatlán

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancomer

Airports Near Tomatlán

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Chamela AirportSmall Airport
Costalegre AirportSmall Airport
Cuixmala AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria III AirportSmall Airport
Las Alamandas AirportSmall Airport
Mayto Ing. Leo Jiménez AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tomatlán

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Santo Santiago
Iglesia Santo Santiago

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 Tomatlán

What is the population of Tomatlán?

Tomatlán has a population of 9,026 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5,861 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tomatlán?

Tomatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tomatlán?

The job market in Tomatlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 289 business establishments in the area.

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