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El Sabino, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

El Sabino is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 789. Elevation: 6,499 ft (1,981 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

789 Population 813/sq mi density
6,499 ft Elevation 1,981 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population789
Density813/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation6,499 ft (1,981 m)
Population789
Population Density813 / sq mi
Elevation6,499 ft (1,981 m)
Coordinates20.0016°, -102.9414°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (856 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Sabino

El Sabino is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 789. The city sits at an elevation of 6,499 feet (1,981 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: El Sabino vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Sabino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,499 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,499 ft (1,981 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density813/sq mi
Coordinates20.0016°N, 102.9414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 101 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 76 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 140 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 140 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 140 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 88 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 97 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 128 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 131 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 102 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 77 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 138 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 116 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 85 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 141 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 70 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km SSE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.3 137 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 111 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 190 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 195 km
2021 Rick Category 2 170 km
2021 Nora Category 1 248 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 210 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 162 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 259 km
2013 Erick Category 1 287 km
2012 Bud Category 2 295 km
2011 Jova Category 3 215 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 201 km
2009 Andres Category 1 261 km
2006 John Category 4 285 km
1996 Alma Category 2 230 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 195 km
1996 Boris Category 1 164 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 219 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 159 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 175 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 145 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 111 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 125 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 89 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 6.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in

El Sabino has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in El Sabino

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria
Escuela Primaria Rural Federal Francisco I. Madero
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Radio Stations near El Sabino

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3

Libraries in El Sabino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Gabino Ortiz0.0

Farmers Markets in El Sabino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Jiquilpan
Mercado de San José

Gas Stations in El Sabino

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1883761378
MX #1883761387

Airports Near El Sabino

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan 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 Sabino

What is the population of El Sabino?

El Sabino has a population of 789 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 813 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Sabino?

El Sabino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Sabino?

The job market in El Sabino is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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