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La Estancia, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

La Estancia is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 868. Elevation: 3,192 ft (973 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

868 Population 1,127/sq mi density
3,192 ft Elevation 973 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population868
Density1,127/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Population868
Population Density1,127 / sq mi
Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Coordinates19.2131°, -102.1809°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (927 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Estancia

La Estancia is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 868. The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet (973 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: La Estancia vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Estancia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,127/sq mi
Coordinates19.2131°N, 102.1809°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

401 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 117 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 126 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 133 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 85 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 122 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 146 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 117 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 120 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 147 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 126 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 128 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 135 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 78 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 141 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 112 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 110 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 114 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 97 km
Jun 16, 2001 31 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 220 km
2023 Otis Category 5 260 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 181 km
2021 Rick Category 2 69 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 231 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 273 km
2015 Marty Category 1 291 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 265 km
2013 Erick Category 1 275 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 195 km
2009 Andres Category 1 236 km
2006 John Category 4 249 km
1996 Alma Category 2 137 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 175 km
1996 Boris Category 1 57 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 219 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 212 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 164 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 265 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 9,500 120 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 119 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 117 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 126 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 126 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 84 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
April 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in

La Estancia has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near La Estancia

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 94.3 (Apatzingán) - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 94.3 fm, américa MP3
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Candela (Apatzingán) - 95.1 FM / 1340 AM - XHAPM-FM / XEAPM-AM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 1340 am, 95.1 fm MP3
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Museums in La Estancia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Huátapera
La Huátapera
Museo casa morelos
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Smaller house in the world
Smaller house in the world

Libraries in La Estancia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Benito Juárez0.0
Justo Cierra0.0

Farmers Markets in La Estancia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Colonial La Charanda
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Antojitos
Mercado Ignacio López Rayón
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Zona Poniente
Vasco De Quiroga

Stadiums & Teams in La Estancia

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari
Estadio Hermanos López Rayón

Airports Near La Estancia

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Aguililla AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Tumbiscatio AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Estancia

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Consultorio médico
Consultorio médico

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 Estancia

What is the population of La Estancia?

La Estancia has a population of 868 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,127 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Estancia?

La Estancia 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 70°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.

How is the job market in La Estancia?

The job market in La Estancia is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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