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Xalisco, Mexico

Nayarit · Mexico

Xalisco is a mid-size city in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 35,702. Elevation: 3,271 ft (997 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

35,702 Population 160/sq mi density
3,271 ft Elevation 997 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan Timezone

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People

Population35,702
Density160/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation3,271 ft (997 m)
Population35,702
Population Density160 / sq mi
Elevation3,271 ft (997 m)
Coordinates21.4510°, -104.8983°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Xalisco

Xalisco is a mid-size city in Mexico (Nayarit) with a population of 35,702. The city sits at an elevation of 3,271 feet (997 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mazatlan.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,142 business establishments.

Income: Xalisco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,142

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Xalisco

Xalisco has an average annual temperature of 23°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jun (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 11.6° / 27.8° 14.6
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 11.8° / 28.4° 17.4
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 12.1° / 30.1° 1.8
Apr 22.7°C / 73°F 13.8° / 31.6° 0.1
May 24.5°C / 76°F 16.3° / 32.6° 4.6
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 19.7° / 31.5° 151.4
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 20.2° / 30.6° 337.8
Aug 25.5°C / 78°F 20.3° / 30.6° 299.3
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 30° 220.5
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 18.9° / 30.3° 75.1
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.4° 14.8
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 12° / 27.7° 13.9
Xalisco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,271 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,271 ft (997 m)
Area222.8 sq mi (577.1 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates21.4510°N, 104.8983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 2, 2023.

Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 107 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 146 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 139 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 136 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 142 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 147 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 121 km
Sep 26, 2009 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.5 134 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 116 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 30 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 33 km
Feb 29, 2004 87 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 140 km
Aug 12, 2007 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.2 124 km
Apr 26, 2017 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 82 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 62 km
Sep 3, 2001 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 89 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 88 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 176 km
2021 Nora Category 1 108 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 225 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 239 km
2018 Willa Category 4 163 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 118 km
2013 Erick Category 1 283 km
2012 Bud Category 1 291 km
2011 Jova Category 2 151 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 299 km
2006 John Category 3 233 km
2006 Lane Category 3 177 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 59 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 173 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 284 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 279 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 156 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 54 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 93 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.7 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 13.8 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 13.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 10.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in

Xalisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and April the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Xalisco

Institution Type Founded Website
Cecyten Plantel Compostela College
Comercial Bibiano Davalos Lopez College
Escuela Comercial Administrativa y de Computacion Elias College
Escuela Comercial Administrativa y de Computacion Elias College
Escuela Preparatoria Num. 7 College
Instituto Especial de Belleza Elizabeth College
Instituto Especial de Belleza Elizabeth College
Preparatoria Compostela College
Unidad Academica de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia University
Unidad Academica de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia University

Schools in Xalisco

45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria Gabriel Ramos Millán
Escuela Primaria Cristobal Colon
Escuela Primaria México
Escuela Primaria Padre de la Patria
Primaria Emilio M. González
Escuela Primaria Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz
Escuela Secundaria Benito Juárez
Escuela Secundaria Luis Castillo Ledon
Escuela Secundaria Miguel Hidalgo
Escuela Secundaria Porfirio Martinez Luna
General Lázaro Cárdenas
Preescolar Arcoíris
Escuela Primaria José Santos Godínez
Primaria Jaime Torres Bodet
Primaria Niños Héroes
Universidad Infantil Colibri
Escuela primaria federal Patria
Escuela secundaria general no. 13
Escuela Primaria Jose Maria Morelos
Juan Escutia
ICATEN Xalisco
Centro de Atención Múltiple 17
Escuela Primaria Libertadores de América
Maximino Hernandez Escanio
Estado de Michoacan
Estado de Nayarit
Gabriel Ramos Millan
General Felipe Ángeles
Ignacio Ramirez
Insurgentes
Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon
Jose Maria Morelos
Jose Santos Godinez
Maximino Hernandez Escanio
Colegio Da Vinci
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Ni�Os Heroes
Ramon a Cece�A
Rey Nayar
Tayeiyari
Turi Baicari
Unidad de Servicio de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular Num. 27
Unidad de Servicio de Apoyo a la Educacion Regular Num. 5
Colegio Da Vinci, A. C.
Escuela Secundaria Luis Gámez Jiménez
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Radio Stations near Xalisco

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
@FM (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 100.3 (Tepic) - 100.3 FM - XHTNY-FM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 100.3 fm, américa MP3
AZTLÁN RADIO 550 (Tepic) - 550 AM - XEGNAY-AM - Sistema de Radio y Televisión de Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 550 am, am MP3
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, Nayarit 104.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Nayarit (Tepic) - 104.9 FM - XHERK-FM - Grupo Radio Korita - Tepic, NA 104.9, 104.9 fm MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 98.5 (Tepic) - 98.5 FM - XHEPIC-FM - Radiorama Nayarit - Tepic, Nayarit 98.5 fm, @fm MP3
Love FM (Tepic) - 96.1 FM - XHEOO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tepic, Nayarit 96.1 fm, américa MP3 48 kbps
LA PATRONA 94.5 (Santiago) - 94.5 FM - XHSI-FM - Alica Medios - Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit 94.5 fm, alica medios MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Xalisco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Fenelón
Casa Fenelón
Casa Museo Amado Nervo
Casa Museo Amado Nervo
Casa-Museo Juan Escutia
Casa-Museo Juan Escutia
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo del Bicentenario Emilia Ortíz
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo del Bicentenario Emilia Ortíz
Centro Estatal de Culturas Populares e Indigenas (CECUPI)
Centro Estatal de Culturas Populares e Indigenas (CECUPI)
Museo Interactivo de Ciencias e Innovación de Nayarit
Museo Interactivo de Ciencias e Innovación de Nayarit
Museo Regional de Compostela
Museo Regional de Nayarit
Museo Regional de Nayarit

Libraries in Xalisco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Magna0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Everardo Peña Navarro0.0
Biblioteca Pública Emilia Ortiz0.0
Biblioteca Pública Emilia Ortiz0.0
Centro de Información0.0
Francisco Severo Maldonado0.0

Farmers Markets in Xalisco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central de Abastos
Central de Abastos
Mercado Amado Nervo
Mercado Juan Escutia
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal Compostela
Mercado Municipal Compostela
Mercado Municipal de Xalisco
Mercado Popular Mololoa

Hotels in Xalisco

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Aztlán

Restaurants in Xalisco

31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antojitos Mexicanos Los Cuates
Birriería Tito
Casillas Carnes y Mariscos
Cocina Mexicana "Sabor a Mi"
Comida China Jan-Li Express
Comida China y Sushi Shangai
Daiko
Desayunos Económicos Gaby
Desayunos y Comida Casera Doña Chela
Don Birrias
El Devisadero
El Estero
El Mitote
Hashi & Maki
La Crudelia grill
Loncheria Flamingos
Lonchería La Gaviota
Lonchería Los Sauces
Mariscos Alex
Mariscos El Chino
Natsumi Comida Japonesa & Sushi
Pescado Tatemado
Pizzeta
Restauran Los Arrayanes
Restaurant Campestre Doña Carmen
Restaurant Campestre La Palapa
SADASHI
Tacos Paco's
Tacos y Tortas Pérez
Tortas de Carnitas Hugo
Tower Pizza

Cafes in Xalisco

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

!Chaps Chaps! Boba
Crêpe Mia!!
Dulce Mordida

Theatres in Xalisco

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teatro Hidalgo

Clinics in Xalisco

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud SSN
Centro de salud unidad 26 de Septiembre
CEREDI Tepic
Clínica Familiar IMSS

Dentists in Xalisco

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Odontológico
Consultorio Dental Denticare
Consultorio Dental Xalisco
Monserrat Llauger Montes

Gas Stations in Xalisco

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Liser
MX #1360376690
MX #1442033146
MX #3198121931
Oxxo
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Xalisco

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Azteca
Banorte
BBVA Bancomer
Caja Popular Mexicana
Caja Popular Mexicana
Caja Solidaria Ejidos de Xalisco
Caja Solidaria Sierra de San Juan

Shopping Malls in Xalisco

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bodega Aurrera
Boulevard Plaza
Plaza Gadea

Gyms in Xalisco

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forest GYM
MX #13387645096
Valhalla Pool and Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Xalisco

TeamLeagueDivision
Auditorio Amado Nervo
Estadio de Béisbol de la UAN
Estadio Nicolás Álvarez Ortega
Estadio Olímpico Santa Teresita
Lienzo Charro
Lienzo Charro
Lienzo Charro
Lienzo Charro
Toril

Airports Near Xalisco

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Amado Nervo National AirportTPQMedium Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
Guadalupe Ocotan AirstripSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huajimic AirportSmall Airport
Huaynamota AirportSmall Airport
Jazmines de Coyultita AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Las Bugambilias AirportSmall Airport
Las Higueras AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Loma Bonita de Puerta Azul AirportSmall Airport
Los Gavilanes AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea de TuxpanSmall Airport
San Andrés Cohamiata AirstripSmall Airport
San Bias AirportSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Banderas AirportSmall Airport
Zoquipan AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Xalisco

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial
Clínica Santa María
Marakame
Unidad de Salud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Xalisco

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Canoas
Divino maestro
Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
La luz del mundo
Parroquia de San Cayetano
Parróquia San Miguel Arcángel
Salón del Reinos de los Testigos de Jehová

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 Xalisco

What is the population of Xalisco?

Xalisco has a population of 35,702 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 160 people per square mile, spread across 222.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xalisco?

Xalisco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches.

How is the job market in Xalisco?

The job market in Xalisco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,142 business establishments in the area.

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