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Ixtapan del Oro, Mexico

México · Mexico

Ixtapan del Oro is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 963. Elevation: 5,479 ft (1,670 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

963 Population 23/sq mi density
5,479 ft Elevation 1,670 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population963
Density23/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,479 ft (1,670 m)
Population963
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation5,479 ft (1,670 m)
Coordinates19.2630°, -100.2646°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ixtapan del Oro

Ixtapan del Oro is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 963. The city sits at an elevation of 5,479 feet (1,670 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Ixtapan del Oro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ixtapan del Oro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,479 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,479 ft (1,670 m)
Area42.8 sq mi (110.9 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates19.2630°N, 100.2646°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 125 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 103 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 128 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 142 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 114 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 135 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 108 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 108 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 125 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 118 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 143 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 133 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 133 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 97 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 261 km
2024 John Category 3 224 km
2023 Otis Category 5 174 km
2021 Rick Category 2 226 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 259 km
1996 Alma Category 2 265 km
1996 Boris Category 1 209 km
1993 Gert Category 2 289 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 295 km
1984 Odile Category 2 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 15 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 56 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 121 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 164 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 169 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 171 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 7.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 7.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 7.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Ixtapan del Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Ixtapan del Oro

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Ixtapan del Oro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casona de la Estación
Museo de Arqueología
Museo Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza

Libraries in Ixtapan del Oro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza0.0
Espacio Odisea0.0

Farmers Markets in Ixtapan del Oro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez
Mercado
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado de la Central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Poetas
mercado revolucion
Mercado Solidaridad
Plaza Juárez
Tienda Comunitaria

Breweries in Ixtapan del Oro

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
antro UP
Bar de siempre
Chinos Bar
El Centavito
El chuponcito
Makaá
micheladas UP
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Winners

Stadiums & Teams in Ixtapan del Oro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ixtapan del Oro

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ixtapan del Oro

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral CRI

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 Ixtapan del Oro

What is the population of Ixtapan del Oro?

Ixtapan del Oro has a population of 963 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 42.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ixtapan del Oro?

Ixtapan del Oro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°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 19.6 inches.

How is the job market in Ixtapan del Oro?

The job market in Ixtapan del Oro is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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