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El Sauz de Abajo, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

El Sauz de Abajo is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,492. Elevation: 5,177 ft (1,578 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,492 Population 5/sq mi density
5,177 ft Elevation 1,578 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,492
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,177 ft (1,578 m)
Population1,492
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,177 ft (1,578 m)
Coordinates20.0750°, -102.2683°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (546 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Sauz de Abajo

El Sauz de Abajo is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,492. The city sits at an elevation of 5,177 feet (1,578 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: El Sauz de Abajo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in El Sauz de Abajo

El Sauz de Abajo has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7.1° / 27.2° 11.7
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29° 16.1
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 9.6° / 31.2° 2.3
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 12.2° / 33.5° 2.9
May 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 34.4° 38.6
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.1° 126.8
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.9° 177.2
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 171.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 15° / 29.6° 133.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.8° 42.0
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 28.8° 13.0
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27.4° 5.6
El Sauz de Abajo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,177 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,177 ft (1,578 m)
Area299.3 sq mi (775.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates20.0750°N, 102.2683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 129 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 119 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 141 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 137 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 131 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 62 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 88 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 122 km
Feb 17, 2004 19 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Apr 16, 2007 13 km S of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 71 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 98 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 112 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 117 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 253 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 239 km
2021 Rick Category 2 164 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 274 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 227 km
2011 Jova Category 2 285 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 252 km
1996 Alma Category 2 231 km
1996 Boris Category 1 153 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 245 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 283 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 222 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 225 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 291 km
1984 Odile Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 60 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 7.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

El Sauz de Abajo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in El Sauz de Abajo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
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Radio Stations near El Sauz de Abajo

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Sauz de Abajo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in El Sauz de Abajo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0

Farmers Markets in El Sauz de Abajo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Tangancicuaro
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Cafes in El Sauz de Abajo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria

Gas Stations in El Sauz de Abajo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Abastecimiento y Reparto Pemex Zamora

Stadiums & Teams in El Sauz de Abajo

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Airports Near El Sauz de Abajo

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall 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 Sauz de Abajo

What is the population of El Sauz de Abajo?

El Sauz de Abajo has a population of 1,492 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 299.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Sauz de Abajo?

El Sauz de Abajo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches.

How is the job market in El Sauz de Abajo?

The job market in El Sauz de Abajo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

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