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Caltzontzin, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Caltzontzin is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 5,136. Elevation: 5,358 ft (1,633 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,136 Population 17/sq mi density
5,358 ft Elevation 1,633 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population5,136
Density17/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation5,358 ft (1,633 m)
Population5,136
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation5,358 ft (1,633 m)
Coordinates19.4289°, -102.0064°
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 Caltzontzin

Caltzontzin is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 5,136. The city sits at an elevation of 5,358 feet (1,633 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 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 164 business establishments.

Income: Caltzontzin vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)164

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Caltzontzin 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 5,358 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

Elevation5,358 ft (1,633 m)
Area300.4 sq mi (777.9 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates19.4289°N, 102.0064°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.82"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

256 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 147 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 146 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 93 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 103 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 128 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 134 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 109 km
Apr 27, 1995 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Mar 27, 2003 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Apr 11, 2000 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico M5.2 130 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 248 km
2023 Otis Category 5 263 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 212 km
2021 Rick Category 2 97 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 258 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 277 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 293 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 225 km
2009 Andres Category 1 266 km
2006 John Category 4 279 km
1996 Alma Category 2 164 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 205 km
1996 Boris Category 1 84 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 249 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 232 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 194 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 292 km
1984 Odile Category 2 215 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 9,500 149 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 149 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 147 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 150 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 54 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 169 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 184 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 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 6.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 8.8 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 8.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 7.1 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in

Caltzontzin has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Caltzontzin

6 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
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Caltzontzin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Huátapera
La Huátapera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Smaller house in the world
Smaller house in the world

Libraries in Caltzontzin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Profesor Lucas Ortíz Benítez0.0
Justo Cierra0.0

Farmers Markets in Caltzontzin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Colonial La Charanda
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Antojitos
Mercado Municipal de Taretan
Mercado Zona Poniente
Vasco De Quiroga

Restaurants in Caltzontzin

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comida China Soriana
Reestaurant Vientos Casa Trattoría
Tacos

Cinemas in Caltzontzin

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinépolis

Monuments in Caltzontzin

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acceso Caltzontzin

Clinics in Caltzontzin

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IMSS UMF 76 Uruapan

Gas Stations in Caltzontzin

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Industrial
MX #3625362766
MX #8427202106

Banks in Caltzontzin

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Azteca

Shopping Malls in Caltzontzin

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Galerías Metropolitana Uruapan

Gyms in Caltzontzin

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #680974205

Stadiums & Teams in Caltzontzin

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari
Estadio Hermanos López Rayón

Airports Near Caltzontzin

18 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
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Caltzontzin

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Consultorio médico
Consultorio médico

Churches & Religious Organizations in Caltzontzin

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Guadalupe
Parroquia San Salvador Caltzontzin
Templo de Guadalupe
Templo de Guadalupe

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 Caltzontzin

What is the population of Caltzontzin?

Caltzontzin has a population of 5,136 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 300.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Caltzontzin?

Caltzontzin 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 Caltzontzin?

The job market in Caltzontzin is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 164 business establishments in the area.

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