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Contepec, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Contepec is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 4,184. Elevation: 8,179 ft (2,493 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

4,184 Population 21/sq mi density
8,179 ft Elevation 2,493 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Contepec

Contepec is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán, located 110 kilometres (68 mi) east of the state capital of Morelia, being the easternmost municipality in Michoacán.

People

Population4,184
Density21/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation8,179 ft (2,493 m)
Population4,184
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation8,179 ft (2,493 m)
Coordinates19.9552°, -100.1634°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Contepec

Contepec is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 4,184. The city sits at an elevation of 8,179 feet (2,493 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 134 business establishments.

Income: Contepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)134

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Contepec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,179 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Mexico avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,179 ft (2,493 m)
Area201.3 sq mi (521.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates19.9552°N, 100.1634°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 144 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 86 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 71 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 52 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 94 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 147 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 130 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 62 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 58 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 139 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 138 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 96 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 150 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 77 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 56 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 28 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 7 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 298 km
2023 Otis Category 2 251 km
2021 Rick Category 2 270 km
2021 Grace Category 1 264 km
1996 Boris Category 1 255 km
1993 Gert Category 2 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 62 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 103 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 146 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 166 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 169 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 181 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in

Contepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Contepec

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio de Bachilleres 20
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Radio Stations near Contepec

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Contepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Muñeca Artesanal

Libraries in Contepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Digital San José del Rincón0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Contepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado 8 de Diciembre
Mercado de animales Solis
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Contepec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Contepec

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos 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 Contepec

What is the population of Contepec?

Contepec has a population of 4,184 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 201.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Contepec?

Contepec has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Contepec?

The job market in Contepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 134 business establishments in the area.

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