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La Ladera, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

La Ladera is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 797. Elevation: 5,331 ft (1,625 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

797 Population 3/sq mi density
5,331 ft Elevation 1,625 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population797
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Population797
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Coordinates19.9978°, -102.1808°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Ladera

La Ladera is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 797. The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet (1,625 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: La Ladera vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in La Ladera

La Ladera has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7.1° / 27.2° 11.7
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29° 16.1
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 9.6° / 31.2° 2.3
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 12.2° / 33.5° 2.9
May 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 34.4° 38.6
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.1° 126.8
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.9° 177.2
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 171.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 15° / 29.6° 133.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.8° 42.0
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 28.8° 13.0
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27.4° 5.6
La Ladera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,331 ft (1,625 m)
Area299.3 sq mi (775.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates19.9978°N, 102.1808°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.03"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 134 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 119 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 148 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 110 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 141 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 127 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 55 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 86 km
Aug 6, 2001 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 120 km
Jun 11, 2001 11 km SSE of Cupuán del Río, Mexico M4.3 147 km
May 21, 1997 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Feb 17, 2004 19 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.2 142 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 140 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 264 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 239 km
2021 Rick Category 2 156 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 277 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 238 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 253 km
2011 Jova Category 1 295 km
1996 Alma Category 2 223 km
1996 Boris Category 1 144 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 243 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 284 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 223 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 229 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 296 km
1984 Odile Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 48 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in

La Ladera has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 58°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in La Ladera

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Lázaro Cárdenas
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Radio Stations near La Ladera

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Ladera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in La Ladera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ladera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Tangancicuaro
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in La Ladera

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Ladera

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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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 Ladera

What is the population of La Ladera?

La Ladera has a population of 797 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 299.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Ladera?

La Ladera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in La Ladera?

The job market in La Ladera is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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