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La Caja, Mexico
Michoacán · Mexico
La Caja is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 606. Elevation: 6,962 ft (2,122 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 606 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,962 ft (2,122 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.5867°, -101.4333° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Michoacán |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.9 inches (860 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Caja
La Caja is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 606. The city sits at an elevation of 6,962 feet (2,122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: La Caja vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 19 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in La Caja
La Caja has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 822 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,962 ft (2,122 m) |
| Area | 94.2 sq mi (244.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5867°N, 101.4333°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 44 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 126 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
La Caja has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near La Caja
27 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 | |
| Cumbias Inmortales Corsan | cumbias, exitos | MP3 | |
| VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán | 106.1 fm, 80s en español | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio - Melodie | folk music | 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 | |
| 91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán | 91.5 fm, adult contemporary | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] | music, news | AAC | |
| BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA | banda, entretenimiento | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO | 94.9, 94.9 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio-EarthRites (US) | — | AAC 224 kbps | |
| radio ranchito | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán | 89.3 fm, américa | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 95.7 fm, américa | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| La Ley 106.3 | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W Radio Morelos 100.1 | informativa, noticias | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO | 104.5, 104.5 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO | 95.7, 95.7 fm | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO | 1980's, 1980s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 96.5 fm, cuernavaca | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO | 97.3, 97.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 90.3 fm, adulto | MP3 | |
| Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos | 93.3 fm, @fm | MP3 | |
| 100.3 la ley (US) | — | MP3 48 kbps |
Museums in La Caja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura de Morelia | ||||
| Casa de Mariano Michelena | ||||
| Casa de Mariano Michelena | ||||
| Casa de Morelos | ||||
| Casa de Morelos | ||||
| Centro Cultural Universitario | ||||
| Centro Cultural Universitario | ||||
| Centro de Interpretación Ruta Don Vasco | ||||
| Ex Convento de Tiripetío | ||||
| House of Birth of José María Morelos Museum | ||||
| Muse de Sitio Tzintzuntzan | ||||
| Museo Agrarista | ||||
| Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna" | ||||
| Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna" | ||||
| Museo de las Artes e Industrias Populares | ||||
| Museo de Sitio y Archivo Histórico Casa de Morelos | ||||
| Museo del Artesano Michoacano | ||||
| Museo del Dulce | ||||
| Museo del Dulce | ||||
| Museo del Estado de Michoacán | ||||
| Museo Nacional del Cobre | ||||
| Museo Poder Judicial | ||||
| Museo Poder Judicial | ||||
| Museo Regional Michoacano | ||||
| Museo Regional Michoacano | ||||
| Palacio de Justicia | ||||
| Quiosco |
Libraries in La Caja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Michoacana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Michoacana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Gertrudis Bocanegra | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Caja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abarrotes La Luz | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Dulces | |||||
| Mercado de La Colina | |||||
| Mercado de los Martires | |||||
| Mercado Independencia | |||||
| Mercado Nicolás Bravo | |||||
| Mercado San Juan | |||||
| Mercado Tariakuri |
Stadiums & Teams in La Caja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Auditorio Bicentenario | ||
| Estadio José María Morelos y Pavón |
Airports Near La Caja
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport | MLM | Large Airport |
| Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport | UPN | Medium Airport |
| Carlos Díaz Becerril Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cutzarondiro | — | Small Airport |
| El Cobano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Curva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza I Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Piedad Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Caja
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Materno Infantil "San José" A.C. | ||
| Unidad basica de rehabilitacion DIF |
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What is the population of La Caja?
La Caja has a population of 606 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 94.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Caja?
La Caja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.
How is the job market in La Caja?
The job market in La Caja is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.