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Agua Salada, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Agua Salada is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 652. Elevation: 5,958 ft (1,816 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

652 Population 5/sq mi density
5,958 ft Elevation 1,816 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population652
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,958 ft (1,816 m)
Population652
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,958 ft (1,816 m)
Coordinates19.4569°, -100.4428°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Agua Salada

Agua Salada is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 652. The city sits at an elevation of 5,958 feet (1,816 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Agua Salada vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Agua Salada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,958 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,958 ft (1,816 m)
Area137.0 sq mi (354.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates19.4569°N, 100.4428°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 149 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 144 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 124 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 125 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 112 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 112 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 118 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 136 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 138 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 135 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 118 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 129 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 122 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 120 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 103 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 289 km
2024 John Category 2 249 km
2023 Otis Category 5 196 km
2021 Rick Category 2 217 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 284 km
1996 Alma Category 2 262 km
1996 Boris Category 1 203 km
1993 Gert Category 1 289 km
1984 Odile Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 21 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 82 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 144 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 144 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 184 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 192 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 7.1 in
September 65°F (19°C) 6.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Agua Salada has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Agua Salada

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Agua Salada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casona de la Estación

Farmers Markets in Agua Salada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez
Mercado de la Central
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan
Mercado Poetas
mercado revolucion
Mercado Solidaridad
Tienda Comunitaria

Breweries in Agua Salada

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
antro UP
Bar de siempre
Chinos Bar
El Centavito
El chuponcito
micheladas UP
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Winners

Stadiums & Teams in Agua Salada

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Agua Salada

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Agua Salada

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral CRI

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 Agua Salada

What is the population of Agua Salada?

Agua Salada has a population of 652 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 137.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Agua Salada?

Agua Salada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches.

How is the job market in Agua Salada?

The job market in Agua Salada is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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