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Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro), Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro) is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 791. Elevation: 6,050 ft (1,844 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

791 Population 9/sq mi density
6,050 ft Elevation 1,844 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population791
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,050 ft (1,844 m)
Population791
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation6,050 ft (1,844 m)
Coordinates19.8572°, -100.9783°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)

Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro) is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 791. The city sits at an elevation of 6,050 feet (1,844 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)

Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro) has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 822 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.8°C / 60°F 6.4° / 25.1° 10.1
Feb 17.6°C / 64°F 7.8° / 27.5° 15.6
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 9.5° / 30.1° 9.3
Apr 22°C / 72°F 11.6° / 32.4° 12.2
May 22.9°C / 73°F 13.7° / 32.1° 44.2
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.9° 142.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27° 193.5
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 197.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26.4° 126.9
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 54.0
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 8.5° / 26° 12.9
Dec 16°C / 61°F 6.7° / 25.2° 3.9
Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,050 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,050 ft (1,844 m)
Area85.5 sq mi (221.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.8572°N, 100.9783°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.97"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 15, 2023.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 146 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 150 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 134 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 138 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 137 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 147 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 133 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 126 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 67 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 127 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 121 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Jan 8, 2006 8 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Mar 13, 2007 7 km NE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Aug 6, 2001 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 250 km
2021 Rick Category 2 197 km
1996 Alma Category 2 255 km
1996 Boris Category 1 182 km
1984 Odile Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 81 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 92 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro) has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 58°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auditorio Universitario Doctor Samuel Ramos
Auditorio Universitario Doctor Samuel Ramos
Casa de la Cultura de Morelia
Casa de Mariano Michelena
Casa de Mariano Michelena
Casa de Morelos
Casa de Morelos
Centro Cultural Universitario
Centro Cultural Universitario
House of Birth of José María Morelos Museum
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce
Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna"
Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna"
Museo de Historia Natural "Manuel Martínez Solórzano"
Museo de Historia Natural "Manuel Martínez Solórzano"
Museo de los Símbolos Patrios
Museo de los Símbolos Patrios
Museo de Sitio y Archivo Histórico Casa de Morelos
Museo del Artesano Michoacano
Museo del Dulce
Museo del Dulce
Museo del Estado de Michoacán
Museo Poder Judicial
Museo Poder Judicial
Museo Regional Michoacano
Museo Regional Michoacano
Orquidario de Morelia Dr. y Gral. Alberto Oviedo Mota
Palacio de Justicia
Planetario "Lic. Felipe Rivera"
Planetario "Lic. Felipe Rivera"

Libraries in Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AF0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco J. Múgica0.0
Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Michoacana0.0
Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Michoacana0.0

Farmers Markets in Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes La Luz
Mercado de Dulces
Mercado de La Colina
Mercado Independencia
Mercado Municipal de Querendaro
Mercado Nicolás Bravo
Mercado San Juan

Stadiums & Teams in Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)

TeamLeagueDivision
Auditorio Bicentenario
Estadio Olímpico Venustiano Carranza

Airports Near Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Estatal de Atención Oncológica
Centro Materno Infantil "San José" A.C.
Consultorios Médicos Morelos
CRIT Michoacán
FISICUP
Hospital de la Mujer
IMSS Hospital General de Zona 83 Morelia

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 Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)

What is the population of Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)?

Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro) has a population of 791 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 85.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)?

Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro)?

The job market in Colonia Benito Juárez (Chapitiro) is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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