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Tepic

City of Tepic

Top:Panoramic view of Tepic and Sangangüey Volcano, from Santiago Hills, Second:Tepic Cathedral, Al Niño Heroe monument in Juan Escutia Park, Independent Obelisk in Bicentenario Square, (left to right) Third:Tepic Government Palace, Fourth:A crucifix statue in Cruz Hills, Bottom:Tepic Institution Technology Center (Instituto Tecnológico de Tepic)

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Tepic

Location in Nayarit

Tepic

Location in Mexico

Country

Mexico

State

Nayarit

Municipality

Tepic

Founded

November 18, 1531

Founded as

Villa del Espíritu Santo de la Mayor España

Founded by

Nuño de Guzmán

Elevation

920 m (3,020 ft)

Population

(2010)

• City

332,863

• Metro

489,511

• Metro density

211,41/km² (54,750/sq mi)

• Demonym

Tepicense

Time zone

UTC−7 (MST (Zona Pacífico))

• Summer (DST)

UTC−6 (MDT (Zona Pacífico))

Tepic (Spanish pronunciation: [teˈpik]) is the capital and largest city in the western Mexican state of Nayarit. It is also the main city of the Tepic Municipality.

Tepic is located in the central part of Nayarit. It sits about 915 meters (3,002 feet) above sea level. The city is built on the banks of the Río Mololoa and the Río Tepic rivers. It is about 225 kilometers (140 miles) north-west of Guadalajara, Jalisco. Nearby, you can find the volcanoes of San Juan, Las Navajas, and Sangangüey. Tepic is a key city for the region's farming. Important crops grown here include sugarcane, tobacco, and citrus fruits.

The city was founded in 1531. It was first called Villa del Espíritu Santo de la Mayor España.

People of Tepic
- Indigenous Communities
- Religion in Tepic
Famous People from Tepic
Sports and Activities
Geography and Climate
- Tepic's Climate
Getting Around Tepic
Sister Cities
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People of Tepic

Indigenous Communities

Tepic has the second-largest group of indigenous people in the state of Nayarit. There are 4,375 indigenous people living here. The biggest groups are the Huichol or Wixárika (3,276 people), Cora (527 people), and Purépecha (101 people).

Religion in Tepic

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Catholicism is the main religion in Tepic. About 94.2% of the people follow this faith. The city's main church is the Catedral de la Purísima Concepción. It is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. This cathedral is the main church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tepic.

Famous People from Tepic

Juan Escutia: He was a brave "Boy Hero" during the Battle of Chapultepec. Juan Escutia was born in Tepic between 1828 and 1832. On September 13, 1847, he fought against U.S. forces trying to take Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City. It is said that he wrapped himself in the Mexican flag and jumped to his death to protect it.
Amado Nervo: A well-known poet and diplomat.
Antonio Rivas Mercado: An important architect.
Emilia Ortiz: A modern painter, cartoonist, and poet. A major art center in downtown Tepic is named after her.
Gustavo Ayón: A professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
Francisco Guerrero: He served as the Mayor of San Francisco from 1836 to 1842.
Luis Ernesto Franco: A Mexican actor.
Joaquín Cosío: A Mexican actor.

Sports and Activities

Tepic has many places for sports. There were once stadiums for football (soccer) and baseball. New, bigger stadiums are planned for the future. The state also has three private sports clubs.

You can find many football fields and places to play "cascaritas" (pickup games). There are also indoor football courts, a basketball center with a wooden floor, and several volleyball courts. The city also has a bowling alley. In the main park, there is an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a squash court.

Tennis is a popular sport in Tepic. However, the most popular sport is football (soccer). Futsal (indoor soccer) is also commonly played. Like many Mexican cities, Tepic has a bullring. Tepic has several state teams for different sports. Both the football and basketball teams are called "Coras."

Geography and Climate

Tepic is located in the central part of Nayarit. It is about 915 meters (3,002 feet) above sea level. The city is on the banks of the Río Mololoa and the Río Tepic rivers. It is about 225 kilometers (140 miles) north-west of Guadalajara, Jalisco. The extinct Sangangüey volcano and its crater lake are nearby.

Tepic's Climate

Tepic has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. Most of the rain falls during the wet season, which is from April to November, and sometimes in December.

Climate data for Tepic (1951–2010)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	31.5 (88.7)	33.5 (92.3)	34.5 (94.1)	38.0 (100.4)	35.0 (95.0)	39.0 (102.2)	37.5 (99.5)	38.5 (101.3)	35.2 (95.4)	39.5 (103.1)	36.0 (96.8)	36.5 (97.7)	39.5 (103.1)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	24.6 (76.3)	25.6 (78.1)	26.8 (80.2)	28.7 (83.7)	30.0 (86.0)	29.2 (84.6)	28.2 (82.8)	28.2 (82.8)	28.0 (82.4)	27.8 (82.0)	27.1 (80.8)	25.3 (77.5)	27.5 (81.5)
Daily mean °C (°F)	16.3 (61.3)	16.6 (61.9)	17.6 (63.7)	19.4 (66.9)	21.4 (70.5)	23.3 (73.9)	23.4 (74.1)	23.3 (73.9)	23.3 (73.9)	21.9 (71.4)	19.3 (66.7)	17.5 (63.5)	20.3 (68.5)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	8.0 (46.4)	7.6 (45.7)	8.4 (47.1)	10.1 (50.2)	12.9 (55.2)	17.4 (63.3)	18.5 (65.3)	18.5 (65.3)	18.5 (65.3)	16.0 (60.8)	11.5 (52.7)	9.7 (49.5)	13.1 (55.6)
Record low °C (°F)	1.5 (34.7)	−0.4 (31.3)	1.0 (33.8)	0.0 (32.0)	5.5 (41.9)	8.0 (46.4)	12.5 (54.5)	10.0 (50.0)	11.0 (51.8)	6.0 (42.8)	4.0 (39.2)	1.5 (34.7)	−0.4 (31.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	29.5 (1.16)	10.1 (0.40)	7.4 (0.29)	9.1 (0.36)	8.9 (0.35)	169.7 (6.68)	378.6 (14.91)	285.6 (11.24)	221.5 (8.72)	72.9 (2.87)	17.5 (0.69)	29.1 (1.15)	1,239.9 (48.81)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)	2.6	1.2	0.4	0.6	0.8	10.7	22.2	20.9	18.1	7.3	1.8	2.8	89.4
Average relative humidity (%)	68	66	64	62	65	73	78	79	79	76	71	69	71
Mean monthly sunshine hours	229	247	298	305	321	234	186	192	183	236	254	226	2,911
Source 1: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (humidity 1981–2000)
Source 2: Ogimet (sun 1981–2010)