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Tonaya, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tonaya is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 3,497. Elevation: 2,703 ft (824 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

3,497 Population 4,542/sq mi density
2,703 ft Elevation 824 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tonaya

Tonaya

Tonaya is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 293.6 km2. As of 2020, the municipality had a total population of 5,961.

People

Population3,497
Density4,542/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation2,703 ft (824 m)
Population3,497
Population Density4,542 / sq mi
Elevation2,703 ft (824 m)
Coordinates19.7862°, -103.9710°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (716 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tonaya

Tonaya is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 3,497. The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet (824 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 112 business establishments.

Income: Tonaya vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)112

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tonaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,703 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,703 ft (824 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density4,542/sq mi
Coordinates19.7862°N, 103.9710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

299 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 85 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 114 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 119 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 131 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 109 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 115 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 113 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 140 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 131 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 123 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 114 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 75 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 130 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 97 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 116 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 102 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 4 121 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 157 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 263 km
2021 Rick Category 2 220 km
2021 Nora Category 1 139 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 206 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 102 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 91 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 185 km
2013 Erick Category 1 200 km
2012 Bud Category 3 188 km
2011 Jova Category 3 113 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 119 km
2009 Andres Category 1 177 km
2006 John Category 4 200 km
2006 Lane Category 2 219 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 254 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 283 km
1996 Alma Category 2 258 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 76 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 85 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 74 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 19 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 86 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 114 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 110 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 48 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 129 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
July 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in

Tonaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Tonaya

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Felipe Perez Corona
Benito Juarez
Jose Guadalupe Zuno Arce
Lázaro Cárdenas del Río
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Pedro Ogazon
Revolucion
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Morelos
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Radio Stations near Tonaya

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 102.3 (Autlán) - 102.3 FM - XHANU-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Autlán, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Tonaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Hospital de Indios

Farmers Markets in Tonaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Tonaya

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #8560630055

Airports Near Tonaya

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan 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 Tonaya

What is the population of Tonaya?

Tonaya has a population of 3,497 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4,542 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tonaya?

Tonaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tonaya?

The job market in Tonaya is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 112 business establishments in the area.

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