Location & Surroundings

Ixtapa is a town in Jalisco, Mexico with 29,036 inhabitants, at 26 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Las Juntas, 4 km to the west. The national capital Mexico City is about 650 km to the east. The nearest airport is Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, 6 km away.

Overview

Ixtapa is town in Puerto Vallarta Municipality, State of Jalisco, Mexico — ES localidad del municipio de Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, México.

It is located in Puerto Vallarta Municipality, Mexico.

The population is about 39,083 (2020).

It covers about 6 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 41 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Mexico
  • Located in Puerto Vallarta Municipality
  • Area 6 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    20° 42' 58" N, 105° 12' 18" W
  • Elevation DEM: 26 m
  • Timezone America/Mexico_City
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 29,036
  • Pop. Density 5,104 p/km²
  • Built-up 30.7%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Peso (MXN)
  • Phone Prefix +52

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Ixtapa

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ixtapa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 W/m2.

Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 28.7 1.9 299 59 1,012.2 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 24.4 1.4 6 88 1,011.7 0.69 / 0.69 19 562.4 n/a
12h 20.9 1.6 103 93 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.07 5 1.3 n/a
18h 20.0 1.6 94 89 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 28.5 1.7 276 61 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 3 381.4 n/a
30h 24.5 1.0 246 86 1,011.9 0.07 / 0.07 24 580.8 n/a
36h 21.0 1.3 72 94 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 1 1.2 n/a
42h 20.0 1.5 89 88 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Saturday 28.7 1.6 286 61 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 17 384.8 n/a
54h 24.7 1.1 264 84 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 9 590.9 n/a
60h 21.4 1.1 88 94 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 95 1.2 n/a
66h 20.5 1.2 88 95 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 31 0.0 n/a
Sunday 28.5 1.9 294 63 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 380.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ixtapa?
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ixtapa today?
Sunrise around 07:00 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 28m.
What is the local time in Ixtapa?
Local time is 23:42. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Ixtapa?
Ixtapa is a populated place.
How many people live in Ixtapa?
Population about 29,036.
What is the elevation of Ixtapa?
DEM 26 m.
Where is Ixtapa located?
It is at 20.71598, -105.20508 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ixtapa in?
It is in Mexico.

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Sources

Last updated 2025-06-12
geonames https://www.geonames.org/4004293

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