Sign In Register

Huatajo, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Huatajo is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 683. Elevation: 6,319 ft (1,926 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

683 Population 2/sq mi density
6,319 ft Elevation 1,926 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

Discover Huatajo, Mexico

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population683
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,319 ft (1,926 m)
Population683
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,319 ft (1,926 m)
Coordinates20.1789°, -101.4712°
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 Huatajo

Huatajo is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 683. The city sits at an elevation of 6,319 feet (1,926 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 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Huatajo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Huatajo 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 6,319 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

Elevation6,319 ft (1,926 m)
Area347.4 sq mi (899.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.1789°N, 101.4712°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

48 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 M5.1 149 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 146 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 127 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 115 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 69 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 120 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 138 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 94 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 46 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 130 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 196 km
1996 Alma Category 2 261 km
1996 Boris Category 1 181 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 47 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 154 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

Huatajo 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").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Huatajo

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary 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
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
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito 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
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in Huatajo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0

Airports Near Huatajo

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Huatajo.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Huatajo

What is the population of Huatajo?

Huatajo has a population of 683 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 347.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huatajo?

Huatajo 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 Huatajo?

The job market in Huatajo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Huatajo with another city: