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Yelapa, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Yelapa is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 727. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

727 Population 944/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
54.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population727
Density944/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population727
Population Density944 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates20.4882°, -105.4482°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation54.3 inches (1,380 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yelapa

Yelapa is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 727. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Yelapa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Yelapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density944/sq mi
Coordinates20.4882°N, 105.4482°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.41"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 9, 2024.

Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 128 km
Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 122 km
Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 111 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Feb 12, 2015 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 98 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Feb 11, 2007 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M5.0 132 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 69 km
Oct 9, 1995 53 km SSW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.9 135 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 72 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 108 km
Jan 21, 2007 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.8 131 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 100 km
Oct 13, 1995 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 90 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 70 km
Oct 9, 1995 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Dec 14, 1999 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 44 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 296 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 98 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 145 km
2021 Olaf Category 1 280 km
2021 Nora Category 1 13 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 110 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 149 km
2018 Willa Category 5 182 km
2016 Newton Category 1 241 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 109 km
2015 Sandra Category 1 292 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 273 km
2014 Odile Category 4 262 km
2013 Erick Category 1 164 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 284 km
2012 Bud Category 2 177 km
2011 Jova Category 2 64 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 218 km
2009 Andres Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 72 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 66 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 121 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 158 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 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in
August 78°F (25°C) 13.3 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 14.4 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in

Yelapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Yelapa

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cuauhtemoc
Hermelinda Perez Curiel
Juan De La Barrera
Leyes De Reforma
Revolucion
Agustin Ya�ez
Algodon El
Division Del Norte
Mascotita
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Otilio Monta�o
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Radio Stations near Yelapa

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MIX 92.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 92.7 FM - XHVAY-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puerto Vallarta - 91.1 FM - XHPTOJ-FM - Radiópolis - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 91.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
W RADIO 90.3 (Puerto Vallarta) - 90.3 FM - XHPVA-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 90.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 96.7 FM - XHCCBA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (Puerto Vallarta) - 89.9 FM - XHCCBB-FM - Álica Medios - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 89.9 fm, alica medios MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Yelapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ChocoMuseo
House Museum Manuel Lepe
Museo Histórico Naval
Museo Peter Gray

Libraries in Yelapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Bibloteca Pública Municipal Jarretaderas0.0
Bibloteca Pública Municipal Jarretaderas0.0

Farmers Markets in Yelapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
5 de Diciembre
Mercado D'Artesanias Pueblo Viejo
Mercado D'Artesanias Pueblo Viejo
Mercado Municipal Rio Cuale
Mercado Municipal Rio Cuale
Pueblo Viejo
Pueblo Viejo

Hotels in Yelapa

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Mira Mar
GARCIAS RENTALS
Hotel Lagunita
SANTUARIO

Restaurants in Yelapa

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EL PESCADOR
GLORIAS
LA BURRA ANDARIEGA
LOS ABUELOS
Restaurant el Manguito
TACOS Y MAS

Cafes in Yelapa

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CAFE BAHIA
CAFE INES
CAFE PACIFICA
ECLIPCE

Airports Near Yelapa

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
El Llano AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria III AirportSmall Airport
Las Varas AirportSmall Airport
Mayto Ing. Leo Jiménez AirportSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Banderas AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Yelapa

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CMQ Hospital Centro
Médicos de la bahía
Vallarta Gay Clinic

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Yelapa

What is the population of Yelapa?

Yelapa has a population of 727 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 944 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yelapa?

Yelapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches.

How is the job market in Yelapa?

The job market in Yelapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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