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El Pilar, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

El Pilar is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,061. Elevation: 7,444 ft (2,269 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,061 Population 3/sq mi density
7,444 ft Elevation 2,269 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,061
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation7,444 ft (2,269 m)
Population1,061
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation7,444 ft (2,269 m)
Coordinates20.2411°, -101.4021°
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 Pilar

El Pilar is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,061. The city sits at an elevation of 7,444 feet (2,269 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 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: El Pilar vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Pilar 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 7,444 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

Elevation7,444 ft (2,269 m)
Area337.8 sq mi (874.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates20.2411°N, 101.4021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 128 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 125 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 65 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 55 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 130 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 111 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 133 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 51 km
Jul 16, 2000 12 km WNW of La Huacana, Mexico M3.9 149 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 205 km
1996 Alma Category 2 270 km
1996 Boris Category 1 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 57 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 153 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 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in

El Pilar has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Pilar

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in El Pilar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Hidalgo

Libraries in El Pilar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Joyita0.0

Farmers Markets in El Pilar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Oxxo

Airports Near El Pilar

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán-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

Treatment Centers in El Pilar

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAISES Abasolo
Centro Gerentologico
IMSS
ISSSTE

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 Pilar

What is the population of El Pilar?

El Pilar has a population of 1,061 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 337.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Pilar?

El Pilar 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 Pilar?

The job market in El Pilar is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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