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Apo, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Apo is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,738. Elevation: 6,959 ft (2,121 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,738 Population 14/sq mi density
6,959 ft Elevation 2,121 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
39.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,738
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation6,959 ft (2,121 m)
Population1,738
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation6,959 ft (2,121 m)
Coordinates19.4264°, -102.4102°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation39.6 inches (1,005 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Apo

Apo is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,738. The city sits at an elevation of 6,959 feet (2,121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 56 business establishments.

Income: Apo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Apo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,959 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,959 ft (2,121 m)
Area124.7 sq mi (322.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates19.4264°N, 102.4102°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

267 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 122 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 139 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 142 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 136 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 118 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 137 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 144 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 106 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 136 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 129 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 92 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 80 km
May 21, 2004 51 km S of Aguililla, Mexico M5.2 135 km
Apr 11, 2000 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico M5.2 120 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 69 km
Apr 11, 2009 17 km NNE of Zacatula, Mexico M5.1 143 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 116 km
Feb 6, 2004 48 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.1 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 238 km
2023 Otis Category 5 294 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 269 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 177 km
2021 Rick Category 2 93 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 220 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 240 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 259 km
2013 Erick Category 1 281 km
2011 Jova Category 2 281 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 196 km
2009 Andres Category 1 240 km
2006 John Category 4 259 km
1996 Alma Category 2 159 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 178 km
1996 Boris Category 1 84 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 224 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 190 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 164 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 138 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 122 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 134 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 122 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 84 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 7.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 8.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 7.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Apo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 58°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Apo

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 94.3 (Apatzingán) - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 94.3 fm, américa MP3
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Candela (Apatzingán) - 95.1 FM / 1340 AM - XHAPM-FM / XEAPM-AM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 1340 am, 95.1 fm MP3
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Libraries in Apo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Minucipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Apo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Apo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Apo

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Aguililla AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Apo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Rosario

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 Apo

What is the population of Apo?

Apo has a population of 1,738 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 124.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Apo?

Apo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.6 inches.

How is the job market in Apo?

The job market in Apo is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

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