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Chavinda, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Chavinda is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 6,246. Elevation: 5,157 ft (1,572 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

6,246 Population 102/sq mi density
5,157 ft Elevation 1,572 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Chavinda

Chavinda

Chavinda is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is located at an elevation of 1,572 metres and is 196 kilometres northwest of Morelia and is 282 kilometres (175 mi) southeast of Guadalajara. The 2015 population was 10,258. To the east, 28 kilometres (17 mi) away, is Zamora, one of Mexico's quaintest towns.

People

Population6,246
Density102/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,157 ft (1,572 m)
Population6,246
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation5,157 ft (1,572 m)
Coordinates20.0067°, -102.4599°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chavinda

Chavinda is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 6,246. The city sits at an elevation of 5,157 feet (1,572 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 200 business establishments.

Income: Chavinda vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)200

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chavinda

Chavinda has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7.1° / 27.2° 11.7
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29° 16.1
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 9.6° / 31.2° 2.3
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 12.2° / 33.5° 2.9
May 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 34.4° 38.6
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.1° 126.8
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.9° 177.2
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 171.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 15° / 29.6° 133.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.8° 42.0
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 28.8° 13.0
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27.4° 5.6
Chavinda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,157 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,157 ft (1,572 m)
Area60.9 sq mi (157.8 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates20.0067°N, 102.4599°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 128 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 141 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 116 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 129 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 116 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 124 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 141 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 56 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 118 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 148 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 107 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 72 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 236 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 221 km
2021 Rick Category 2 157 km
2021 Nora Category 1 298 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 253 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 210 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 294 km
2011 Jova Category 2 266 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 233 km
2009 Andres Category 1 288 km
1996 Alma Category 2 223 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 226 km
1996 Boris Category 1 148 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 262 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 203 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 204 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 270 km
1984 Odile Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 76 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Chavinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Chavinda

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
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 Chavinda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in Chavinda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0

Farmers Markets in Chavinda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Gas Stations in Chavinda

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Chavinda

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Airports Near Chavinda

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Chavinda

What is the population of Chavinda?

Chavinda has a population of 6,246 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 60.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chavinda?

Chavinda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°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 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in Chavinda?

The job market in Chavinda is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 200 business establishments in the area.

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