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La Encarnación, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

La Encarnación is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,714. Elevation: 5,686 ft (1,733 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,714 Population 6/sq mi density
5,686 ft Elevation 1,733 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,714
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Population1,714
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Coordinates19.4119°, -100.3919°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
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 La Encarnación

La Encarnación is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,714. The city sits at an elevation of 5,686 feet (1,733 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 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: La Encarnación vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Encarnación 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 5,686 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

Elevation5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Area300.3 sq mi (777.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.4119°N, 100.3919°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.52"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 139 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 119 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 130 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 117 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 112 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 115 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 111 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 133 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 135 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 133 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 127 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 113 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 118 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 101 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 282 km
2024 John Category 2 243 km
2023 Otis Category 5 191 km
2021 Rick Category 2 220 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 278 km
1996 Alma Category 2 263 km
1996 Boris Category 1 206 km
1993 Gert Category 1 288 km
1984 Odile Category 2 279 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 75 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 138 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 150 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 178 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 186 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 7.1 in
September 65°F (19°C) 6.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest

La Encarnación has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near La Encarnación

5 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
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3

Museums in La Encarnación

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casona de la Estación

Farmers Markets in La Encarnación

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez
Mercado
Mercado de la Central
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan
Mercado Poetas
mercado revolucion
Mercado Solidaridad
Tienda Comunitaria

Hotels in La Encarnación

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel San Marcos

Restaurants in La Encarnación

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cosina El Gran Sazon
El Bosque
Pastereria Ely

Breweries in La Encarnación

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

Stadiums & Teams in La Encarnación

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Encarnación

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Encarnación

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 La Encarnación

What is the population of La Encarnación?

La Encarnación has a population of 1,714 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 300.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Encarnación?

La Encarnación 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 La Encarnación?

The job market in La Encarnación is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

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