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La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén), Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén) is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 2,533. Elevation: 3,786 ft (1,154 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,533 Population 4/sq mi density
3,786 ft Elevation 1,154 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,533
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation3,786 ft (1,154 m)
Population2,533
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,786 ft (1,154 m)
Coordinates19.0744°, -101.5067°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,059 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén)

La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén) is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 2,533. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet (1,154 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 81 business establishments.

Income: La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)81

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,786 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,786 ft (1,154 m)
Area651.5 sq mi (1,687.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.0744°N, 101.5067°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

485 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 105 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 142 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 45 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 84 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 144 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 69 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 93 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 102 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 91 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 131 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 93 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 65 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 47 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 71 km
Apr 12, 2013 5 km NE of Pantla, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Apr 14, 2010 7 km ESE of La Unión, Mexico M5.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 3 234 km
2023 Otis Category 5 199 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 216 km
2021 Rick Category 2 99 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 289 km
2015 Marty Category 1 285 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 278 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 239 km
2009 Andres Category 1 268 km
2006 John Category 4 273 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 300 km
1996 Alma Category 2 152 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 213 km
1996 Boris Category 1 84 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 250 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 283 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 209 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 285 km
1984 Odile Category 2 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 146 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 142 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 142 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 131 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 90 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 137 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 7.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 9.6 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in

La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén)

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria José María morelos y Pavón
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Radio Stations near La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén)

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps

Monuments in La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén)

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arcos De Entrada Nueva Jerusalén

Airports Near La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén)

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén)

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Árbol de la Realidad
Capilla de Santa Catalina de Alejandría
Catedral de María Inmaculada del Rosario
Catedral María del Rosario
Cuenca Celestial

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 Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén)

What is the population of La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén)?

La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén) has a population of 2,533 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 651.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén)?

La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

How is the job market in La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén)?

The job market in La Ermita (Nueva Jerusalén) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 81 business establishments in the area.

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