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Tuxcacuesco, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tuxcacuesco is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,538. Elevation: 2,385 ft (727 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

1,538 Population 3,944/sq mi density
2,385 ft Elevation 727 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tuxcacuesco

Tuxcacuesco

Tuxcacuesco is a town and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 430 km2. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 3,770.

People

Population1,538
Density3,944/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.2%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Population1,538
Population Density3,944 / sq mi
Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Coordinates19.6985°, -103.9843°
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 Tuxcacuesco

Tuxcacuesco is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,538. The city sits at an elevation of 2,385 feet (727 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 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Tuxcacuesco vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tuxcacuesco 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 2,385 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

Elevation2,385 ft (727 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density3,944/sq mi
Coordinates19.6985°N, 103.9843°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

323 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 75 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 104 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 109 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 122 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 148 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 99 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 106 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 110 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 100 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 121 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 131 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 122 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 104 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 117 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 66 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 88 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 108 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

30 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 299 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 129 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 147 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 268 km
2021 Rick Category 2 215 km
2021 Nora Category 1 138 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 202 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 96 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 97 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 175 km
2013 Erick Category 1 192 km
2012 Bud Category 3 182 km
2011 Jova Category 3 115 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 109 km
2009 Andres Category 1 168 km
2006 John Category 4 192 km
2006 Lane Category 2 216 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 260 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 284 km
1996 Alma Category 2 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 67 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 75 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 66 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 11 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 143 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 78 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 104 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 111 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 43 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 135 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 168 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

Tuxcacuesco 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 Tuxcacuesco

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pedro Moreno
Palmar De Los Camberos El
Los Noxtles
Los Gonza�Lez
Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río
Juan Rulfo
Juan Rulfo
Gabriela Mistral
Francisco Villa
Tierra Y Libertad
Ramon Corona
Irene Robledo Garcia
Ni�os Heroes
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Independencia Y Revolucion
Ignacio Zaragoza
Ignacio Zaragoza
Emiliano Zapata
Emiliano Zapata
Benito Juarez
Juan Perez Rulfo
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Radio Stations near Tuxcacuesco

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán 95.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
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 Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL bailable, dance AAC+ 64 kbps
CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima 90.5 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM banda, banda norteña AAC 130 kbps
Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima colima, colima city MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL 92.5, 92.5 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima 98.9 fm, clásicos MP3 96 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 Tuxcacuesco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ex Hospital de Indios

Farmers Markets in Tuxcacuesco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near Tuxcacuesco

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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 La TigreraSmall 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 Tuxcacuesco

What is the population of Tuxcacuesco?

Tuxcacuesco has a population of 1,538 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,944 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuxcacuesco?

Tuxcacuesco 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 Tuxcacuesco?

The job market in Tuxcacuesco is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

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