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El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata), Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata) is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 504. Elevation: 8,268 ft (2,520 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

504 Population 7/sq mi density
8,268 ft Elevation 2,520 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population504
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation8,268 ft (2,520 m)
Population504
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation8,268 ft (2,520 m)
Coordinates19.7744°, -100.3044°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (467 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata)

El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata) is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 504. The city sits at an elevation of 8,268 feet (2,520 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,268 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,268 ft (2,520 m)
Area73.7 sq mi (190.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates19.7744°N, 100.3044°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 124 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 61 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 136 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 135 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 61 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 29 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 149 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 131 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 38 km
Feb 15, 1999 5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico M3.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 280 km
2023 Otis Category 4 231 km
2021 Rick Category 2 247 km
2021 Grace Category 1 284 km
1996 Alma Category 2 296 km
1996 Boris Category 1 232 km
1993 Gert Category 2 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 42 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 94 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 145 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 152 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 176 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 186 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
February 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 56°F (14°C) 0.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 7.0 in
September 56°F (14°C) 5.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest

El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata) has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata)

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 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 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Digital San José del Rincón0.0

Farmers Markets in El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan
Mercado Municipal San Juan

Stadiums & Teams in El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata)

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata)

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo 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 El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata)

What is the population of El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata)?

El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata) has a population of 504 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 73.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata)?

El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata)?

The job market in El Huérfano (Emiliano Zapata) is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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