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Valtierrilla, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Valtierrilla is a small city in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 12,713. Elevation: 5,640 ft (1,719 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,713 Population 43/sq mi density
5,640 ft Elevation 1,719 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Valtierrilla

Valtierrilla

Valtierrilla is a village in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, near the city of Salamanca, with a population of 13,200 in 2007. It is considered the world capital of the fruit-bearing cactus known as nopal.

People

Population12,713
Density43/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Population12,713
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Coordinates20.5324°, -101.1276°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Valtierrilla

Valtierrilla is a small city in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 12,713. The city sits at an elevation of 5,640 feet (1,719 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 407 business establishments.

Income: Valtierrilla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)407

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Valtierrilla

Valtierrilla has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 643 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.4°C / 60°F 3.1° / 27.6° 2.6
Feb 17.3°C / 63°F 3.9° / 31.3° 6.9
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 7.3° / 33.7° 3.0
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 10.1° / 35.2° 6.6
May 24.1°C / 75°F 12.4° / 35.9° 26.9
Jun 22.9°C / 73°F 12.7° / 34.9° 96.9
Jul 20.9°C / 70°F 12.4° / 31.6° 162.9
Aug 20°C / 68°F 12° / 29.3° 166.5
Sep 19.3°C / 67°F 9.6° / 28.9° 114.5
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 7.3° / 29.1° 36.8
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 6.2° / 28.8° 10.8
Dec 15.5°C / 60°F 4.3° / 27.3° 8.9
Valtierrilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,640 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Area298.2 sq mi (772.3 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates20.5324°N, 101.1276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 68 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 140 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 96 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 54 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 143 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 142 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 123 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 88 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 108 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 142 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 137 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 126 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 125 km
May 2, 1992 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico M3.2 78 km
May 1, 2018 0 km E of Agostitlán, Mexico M2.6 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 248 km
1996 Boris Category 1 233 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 100 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in

Valtierrilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Valtierrilla

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Mexicana León 102.3 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato 90.3 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Fiesta Mexicana Celaya 102.9 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
La Poderosa RPL banda, grupera MP3 128 kbps
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Irapuato 105.5 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato 101.5, 101.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT 90.3, 90.3 fm MP3 96 kbps
Imagen Radio news MP3 48 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XHPQ-FM 97.5 "Radio Disney" Leon, GJ dance, leon AAC+ 56 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Arroba FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
La Mejor León - 99.9 FM - XHSO-FM - MVS Radio - León, GT 99.9, 99.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Love FM (Guanajuato) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guanajuato, GT 101.5, 101.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato 101.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Radio Alegría (Moroleón) - 95.7 FM - XHBV-FM - Radio Moroleón - Moroleón, Guanajuato 95.7 fm, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM León - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, GT 104.1, 104.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
MIX (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 103.1 fm, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
@FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, GT 99.5, 99.5 fm MP3
La Mejor Celaya - 89.1 FM - XHEFG-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, GT 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 León - 93.1 FM - XHERZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT 93.1, 93.1 fm MP3 96 kbps
La Más Perrona (Tarandacuao) - 1670 AM - XECSCA-AM - Tarandacuao, Guanajuato 1670 am, am MP3
Arroba FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato 99.5 fm, @fm MP3
Match León - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT 97.5, 97.5 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio fórmula (Bajío) - 101.1 FM [León, Guanajuato] music, news AAC
Exa FM Celaya - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, GT 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 León - 93.1 FM - XHERZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT 93.1, 93.1 fm MP3 96 kbps
Radio Santa Fe (Guanajuato) - 1500 AM - XEFL-AM - Guanajuato, Guanajuato 1500 am, 90.7 fm MP3 80 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato - MP3
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Imagen Radio 90.5 news talk MP3 48 kbps
MIX León - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT 103.1, 103.1 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Lobo (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - San José Iturbide, GT 88.3, 88.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Universidad de Guanajuato student, variety MP3 96 kbps
Arroba FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
Éxitos 98.9 FM hits, música en español e inglés MP3 128 kbps
Radio Activa (Yuriria) - 100.5 FM - XHSCBW-FM - Yuririapundaro 104.7, A.C. - Yuriria, Guanajuato 100.5 fm, américa MP3
El y Ella 103.7 FM baladas en español, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 Querétaro - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San José Iturbide, GT 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato 99.5 fm, @fm MP3
Éxtasis Digital (León) - 95.9 FM / 590 AM - XHGTO-FM / XEGTO-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
Radio fórmula (Bajío) - 107.1 FM [León, Guanajuato] music, news AAC
@FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3

Museums in Valtierrilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galería Bicentenario
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Valtierrilla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Juventino Rosas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Lorenia Escárcega0.0
CEDE Pueblo Nuevo0.0
José Pérez Chowell0.0
José Pérez Chowell0.0

Farmers Markets in Valtierrilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juárez
Benito Juárez
Central de Abastos de Irapuato
Mercado Constitución
Mercado La Central
Mercado La Central
Mercado Municipal
Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo

Gas Stations in Valtierrilla

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Breweries in Valtierrilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Tiendita

Stadiums & Teams in Valtierrilla

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Sergio León Chávez
Plaza de toros

Airports Near Valtierrilla

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small 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 Valtierrilla

What is the population of Valtierrilla?

Valtierrilla has a population of 12,713 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 298.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Valtierrilla?

Valtierrilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in Valtierrilla?

The job market in Valtierrilla is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 407 business establishments in the area.

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