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El Maluco, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

El Maluco is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,892. Elevation: 5,571 ft (1,698 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,892 Population 17/sq mi density
5,571 ft Elevation 1,698 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,892
Density17/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Population1,892
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Coordinates20.1445°, -101.6760°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Maluco

El Maluco is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,892. The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet (1,698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 61 business establishments.

Income: El Maluco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Maluco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Area114.1 sq mi (295.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates20.1445°N, 101.6760°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 138 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 134 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 147 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 97 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 136 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 122 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 89 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 101 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 100 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 78 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 43 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Beatriz (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Beatriz Category 1 288 km
2021 Rick Category 2 184 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 287 km
1996 Alma Category 2 250 km
1996 Boris Category 1 170 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 289 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 273 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 284 km
1984 Odile Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 34 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 6.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in

El Maluco has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Maluco

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
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
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 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
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) - AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito - MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
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
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in El Maluco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Francisco J. Múgica0.0

Airports Near El Maluco

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small 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 El Maluco

What is the population of El Maluco?

El Maluco has a population of 1,892 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 114.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Maluco?

El Maluco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in El Maluco?

The job market in El Maluco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

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