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Buenavistilla (La Garita), Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Buenavistilla (La Garita) is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 523. Elevation: 906 ft (276 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

523 Population 1/sq mi density
906 ft Elevation 276 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
31.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population523
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.2%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain31.3 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Population523
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Coordinates19.0878°, -102.6283°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation31.3 inches (794 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buenavistilla (La Garita)

Buenavistilla (La Garita) is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 523. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet (276 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Buenavistilla (La Garita) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Buenavistilla (La Garita) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area491.7 sq mi (1,273.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates19.0878°N, 102.6283°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

472 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 78 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 98 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 98 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 117 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 96 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 100 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 143 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 101 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 149 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 121 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 129 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 110 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 83 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 123 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 103 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 91 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 77 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 199 km
2023 Otis Category 5 290 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 273 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 136 km
2021 Rick Category 2 64 km
2021 Nora Category 1 281 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 182 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 243 km
2015 Marty Category 1 278 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 221 km
2013 Erick Category 1 237 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 292 km
2011 Jova Category 2 266 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 155 km
2009 Andres Category 1 196 km
2006 John Category 4 215 km
1996 Alma Category 2 123 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 135 km
1996 Boris Category 1 62 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 138 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 148 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 100 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 78 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 105 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 78 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 121 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 126 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 114 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 85°F (29°C) 0.8 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 5.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in

Buenavistilla (La Garita) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Buenavistilla (La Garita)

2 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
Candela (Apatzingán) - 95.1 FM / 1340 AM - XHAPM-FM / XEAPM-AM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 1340 am, 95.1 fm MP3

Farmers Markets in Buenavistilla (La Garita)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near Buenavistilla (La Garita)

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
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall 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
Pablo L. Sidar AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Tototan AirstripSmall Airport
Tumbiscatio AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

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 Buenavistilla (La Garita)

What is the population of Buenavistilla (La Garita)?

Buenavistilla (La Garita) has a population of 523 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 491.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buenavistilla (La Garita)?

Buenavistilla (La Garita) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.3 inches.

How is the job market in Buenavistilla (La Garita)?

The job market in Buenavistilla (La Garita) is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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