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Topolobampo, Mexico

Sinaloa · Mexico

Topolobampo is a small city in Sinaloa, Mexico with a population of 6,361. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

6,361 Population 3/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
13.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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About Topolobampo

Topolobampo

Topolobampo is a port town on the Gulf of California, located in the municipality of Ahome in northwest Sinaloa, Mexico. It is the fifth-largest town in Ahome, reporting a 2020 census population of 6,198.

People

Population6,361
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain13.1 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population6,361
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates25.6006°, -109.0504°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSinaloa
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation13.1 inches (332 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Topolobampo

Topolobampo is a small city in Mexico (Sinaloa) with a population of 6,361. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 204 business establishments.

Income: Topolobampo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)204

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Topolobampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area1,840.2 sq mi (4,766.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates25.6006°N, 109.0504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"
66% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

254 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 17, 2025.

Sep 13, 2015 95 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.7 96 km
Oct 19, 2013 98 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 138 km
Aug 28, 1995 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 135 km
Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 78 km
Jul 3, 2009 82 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M6.0 88 km
Jul 26, 2011 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.0 73 km
Oct 8, 2012 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.9 74 km
Feb 25, 2007 94 km E of Loreto, Mexico M5.9 150 km
Mar 19, 1996 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.8 72 km
Jan 13, 2013 76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 110 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 91 km
Mar 29, 2017 71 km WSW of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 98 km
Sep 13, 2015 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 100 km
May 12, 1994 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 64 km
Dec 26, 1991 62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 72 km
Feb 22, 2005 66 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 93 km
Mar 12, 2011 79 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 89 km
Apr 15, 2003 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.5 74 km
Jan 13, 2013 79 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.4 110 km
Jul 28, 1997 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.4 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Norma (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Norma Category 1 298 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 269 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 204 km
2016 Newton Category 1 249 km
2014 Odile Category 3 239 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 138 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 105 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 135 km
2006 Lane Category 3 203 km
2006 John Category 2 213 km
2003 Marty Category 2 168 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 183 km
1998 Isis Category 1 56 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 56 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 5 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 206 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 227 km
1986 Paine Category 2 72 km
1986 Newton Category 1 86 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
June 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in
July 87°F (31°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 87°F (30°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 3.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in

Topolobampo has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 65°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Topolobampo

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Profr. Alberto Gutiérrez
Escuela Secundaria Mar De Cortez
Jardín de Niños Juan Enrique Peztalozzi
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 9
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Radio Stations near Topolobampo

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA MEJOR 540 (Los Mochis) - 540 AM - XEHS-AM - Grupo RSN - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 90.9 fm, aquí nomás MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.9 (Los Mochis) - 98.9 FM - XHMPM-FM - Grupo RSN - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 98.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA INTERESANTE 88.5 (Los Mochis) - 88.5 FM - XHSIG-FM - AP Grupo Radio - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Topolobampo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La Cultura Conrado Espinoza
Casa de La Cultura Conrado Espinoza
Museo Del Valle del Fuerte
Museo Del Valle del Fuerte
Trapiche Museo Interactivo
Trapiche Museo Interactivo

Farmers Markets in Topolobampo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito Independencia
Mercadito Independencia

Hotels in Topolobampo

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de la Aduana
Hotel Marina Topolobampo

Restaurants in Topolobampo

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brisas del Mar
El Maviri
Mi Costa
Pelícanos
Restaurant Stanley's Ohuira Bay

Bus Stations in Topolobampo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Busterminal

Stadiums & Teams in Topolobampo

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Centenario
Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada

Airports Near Topolobampo

39 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Valle del Fuerte International AirportLMMMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones California AirportSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones La Guamuchilera AirportSmall Airport
Camaguey-Campo Cuatro Milpas AirportSmall Airport
Campo San Javier AirstripSmall Airport
Cedros AirportSmall Airport
Chicorrabias AirportSmall Airport
Chino de Los Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Concheros AirportSmall Airport
El Caimanero AirportSmall Airport
El Capitan AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizo Ahome AirportSmall Airport
El Mixteco AirstripSmall Airport
Farallon AirportSmall Airport
Guayparime Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Guayparime II AirportSmall Airport
JBS AirportSmall Airport
JBT AirportSmall Airport
La Constancia AirportSmall Airport
La Gran China AirportSmall Airport
La Soledad AirportSmall Airport
Las Aguilas AirportSmall Airport
Las Americas AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Los Eucaliptos AirportSmall Airport
Los Halcones AirstripSmall Airport
Los Pinitos AirportSmall Airport
Mayocoba Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Mochicahui AirportSmall Airport
Morgan AirstripSmall Airport
Nuevo Santa Rosa AirportSmall Airport
Palos Dulces AirportSmall Airport
Pista ElizaldeSmall Airport
Portugués de Gálvez AirportSmall Airport
Rancho BBB AirportSmall Airport
Rodríguez AirportSmall Airport
Rosales AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Maria AirportSmall Airport
Santa Paula 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 Topolobampo

What is the population of Topolobampo?

Topolobampo has a population of 6,361 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,840.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Topolobampo?

Topolobampo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches.

How is the job market in Topolobampo?

The job market in Topolobampo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 204 business establishments in the area.

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