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Aranza, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Aranza is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,881. Elevation: 7,198 ft (2,194 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,881 Population 18/sq mi density
7,198 ft Elevation 2,194 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Aranza

Aranza is a Mexican singer, known for her work in TV Azteca with singer-songwriter Armando Manzanero and for interpreting Dime, the theme song for Mirada de Mujer, one of the most successful Mexican telenovelas of all time.

People

Population1,881
Density18/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation7,198 ft (2,194 m)
Population1,881
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation7,198 ft (2,194 m)
Coordinates19.6632°, -102.0241°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation56.8 inches (1,443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aranza

Aranza is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,881. The city sits at an elevation of 7,198 feet (2,194 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 60 business establishments.

Income: Aranza vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Aranza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,198 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,198 ft (2,194 m)
Area106.0 sq mi (274.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates19.6632°N, 102.0241°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 118 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 150 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 124 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 80 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 124 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 117 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 149 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 73 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 93 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 140 km
Feb 11, 2001 10 km NE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 142 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 108 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 272 km
2023 Otis Category 4 284 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 293 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 225 km
2021 Rick Category 2 122 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 268 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 265 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 244 km
2009 Andres Category 1 286 km
1996 Alma Category 2 189 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 225 km
1996 Boris Category 1 109 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 271 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 234 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 212 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 300 km
1984 Odile Category 2 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 35 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 168 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 7.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 9.3 in
August 63°F (17°C) 9.4 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 8.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in

Aranza has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Aranza

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Aranza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Zacapu
La Huátapera
La Huátapera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Smaller house in the world
Smaller house in the world

Libraries in Aranza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Justo Cierra0.0

Farmers Markets in Aranza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Colonial La Charanda
Mercado de Abastos Gral Pueblita
Mercado de Antojitos
Mercado de Tangancicuaro
Mercado Zona Poniente
Vasco De Quiroga

Gas Stations in Aranza

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1406079361

Stadiums & Teams in Aranza

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari
Estadio Hermanos López Rayón

Airports Near Aranza

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Aranza

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Consultorio médico
Consultorio médico

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 Aranza

What is the population of Aranza?

Aranza has a population of 1,881 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 106.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aranza?

Aranza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.

How is the job market in Aranza?

The job market in Aranza is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 60 business establishments in the area.

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