La Ibérica (La Gotera), Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

La Ibérica (La Gotera) is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,308. Elevation: 1,519 ft (463 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,308 Population 10/sq mi density
1,519 ft Elevation 463 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
32.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,308
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Population1,308
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Coordinates19.1647°, -101.9161°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation32.1 inches (814 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Ibérica (La Gotera)

La Ibérica (La Gotera) is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,308. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet (463 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

La Ibérica (La Gotera) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area131.9 sq mi (341.5 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates19.1647°N, 101.9161°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 135 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 137 km
Sep 22, 2022 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M6.8 148 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 63 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 127 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 132 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 123 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 102 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 103 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 124 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 114 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 134 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 76 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 98 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 120 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 116 km
Jun 16, 2001 31 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 82 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 2 223 km
2023 Otis Category 5 236 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 195 km
2021 Rick Category 2 75 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 255 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 299 km
2015 Marty Category 1 287 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 269 km
2013 Erick Category 1 289 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 210 km
2009 Andres Category 1 249 km
2006 John Category 4 260 km
1996 Alma Category 2 139 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 188 km
1996 Boris Category 1 60 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 229 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 240 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 180 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 287 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 287 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 9,500 126 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 137 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 135 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m - 124 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 122 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake - 84 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 78 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 177 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in

La Ibérica (La Gotera) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near La Ibérica (La Gotera)

6 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
La Ley 106.3 - MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) - MP3 48 kbps

Libraries in La Ibérica (La Gotera)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Profesor Lucas Ortíz Benítez0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ibérica (La Gotera)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal de Taretan

Stadiums & Teams in La Ibérica (La Gotera)

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari

Airports Near La Ibérica (La Gotera)

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril Airport-Small Airport
Cutzarondiro-Small Airport
El Cobano Airport-Small Airport
El Fenix Airport-Small Airport
Hernandez Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Curva Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza I Airport-Small Airport
Las Cruces Airstrip-Small Airport
Los Barajas Airport-Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small Airport
Pista Aérea Cadenas-Small Airport
Tumbiscatio Airport-Small Airport

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 Ibérica (La Gotera)

What is the population of La Ibérica (La Gotera)?

La Ibérica (La Gotera) has a population of 1,308 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 131.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Ibérica (La Gotera)?

La Ibérica (La Gotera) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.1 inches.

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