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Tuxpan, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Tuxpan is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 27,523. Elevation: 3,747 ft (1,142 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

27,523 Population 9,491/sq mi density
3,747 ft Elevation 1,142 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tuxpan

Tuxpan

Tuxpan is a town and municipality in Jalisco, Mexico.

People

Population27,523
Density9,491/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation3,747 ft (1,142 m)
Population27,523
Population Density9,491 / sq mi
Elevation3,747 ft (1,142 m)
Coordinates19.5556°, -103.3759°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (972 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tuxpan

Tuxpan is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 27,523. The city sits at an elevation of 3,747 feet (1,142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 881 business establishments.

Income: Tuxpan vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)881

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tuxpan

Tuxpan has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 806 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 189.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 179.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 175.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.5
Tuxpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,747 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,747 ft (1,142 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density9,491/sq mi
Coordinates19.5556°N, 103.3759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

317 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 M8.0 103 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 116 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 130 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 139 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 117 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 107 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 133 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 117 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 146 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 120 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 98 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 117 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 123 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 20 km
Sep 19, 2022 24 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 59 km
Sep 23, 2022 7 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.2 121 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 261 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 180 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 133 km
2021 Rick Category 2 155 km
2021 Nora Category 1 203 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 259 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 145 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 150 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 192 km
2013 Erick Category 1 220 km
2012 Bud Category 3 235 km
2011 Jova Category 3 180 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 135 km
2009 Andres Category 1 195 km
2006 John Category 4 219 km
2006 Lane Category 1 277 km
1996 Alma Category 2 201 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 128 km
1996 Boris Category 1 156 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 154 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 78 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 103 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 111 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 57 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 126 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 59 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 130 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 116 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 26 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 173 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in

Tuxpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Tuxpan

Institution Type Founded Website
Cecytej 20 College
Modulo Tecalitlán (Cd Guzmán) College
Preparatoria Regional UDG College

Schools in Tuxpan

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Rosario Castellanos
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Kalmekak
Iturbide
Acolmiztli
Ramon Corona
Ramon Corona
Maria Lorenza Gudino De La Cruz
Centro De Atencion Multiple 20 Yolanda Castillero De Romero
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Iturbide
Francisco Villa
Cuauhtemoc
Cuauhtemoc
Claudio Cortes Castro
Atanasio Jarero Villagómez
USAER Tuxpan
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Radio Stations near Tuxpan

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
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 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 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
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Tuxpan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del arte
Casa Taller Literario Juan José Arreola
Museo "Silvestre Vargas"
Museo de Estación
Museo de las Culturas de Occidente Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco

Libraries in Tuxpan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Valentín Gómez Farías No. 14580.0

Farmers Markets in Tuxpan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Municipal de Cd. Guzmán (Zapotlán El Grande)
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan Jalisco
Mercado Municipal Zapotiltic
Tianguis Municipal

Hotels in Tuxpan

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Molino del Rey
Hotel Ruiz

Restaurants in Tuxpan

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cocina Mexica
El Norteño
Gateanos Pizza
Taquitos Tuxpeños
Taquitos Tuxpeños

Cafes in Tuxpan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeeto
Coffee Love

Gas Stations in Tuxpan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #204864563
MX #2120290403

Banks in Tuxpan

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
Banamex
Banorte
BBVA
Santander

Shopping Malls in Tuxpan

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soriana Tuxpan

Breweries in Tuxpan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Colombo

Stadiums & Teams in Tuxpan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tuxpan

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuxpan

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de Nuestra Señora de la Salud
Capilla San José Obrero
Capilla Santa Cecilia - Talpita
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Talpa
Templo San Juan Bautista

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 Tuxpan

What is the population of Tuxpan?

Tuxpan has a population of 27,523 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9,491 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuxpan?

Tuxpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches.

How is the job market in Tuxpan?

The job market in Tuxpan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 881 business establishments in the area.

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