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La Machuca, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

La Machuca is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 524. Elevation: 5,768 ft (1,758 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

524 Population 2/sq mi density
5,768 ft Elevation 1,758 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population524
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,768 ft (1,758 m)
Population524
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,768 ft (1,758 m)
Coordinates20.4550°, -100.7675°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Machuca

La Machuca is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 524. The city sits at an elevation of 5,768 feet (1,758 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: La Machuca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Machuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,768 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,768 ft (1,758 m)
Area268.0 sq mi (694.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.4550°N, 100.7675°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 125 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 52 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 112 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 93 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 119 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 76 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 148 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 116 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 125 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 105 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 91 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 69 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 139 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 137 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 89 km
Sep 19, 1999 5 km NNW of Tasquillo, Mexico M3.4 149 km
Mar 29, 1998 1 km E of San Juan Daxthi, Mexico M3.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 261 km
1996 Boris Category 1 246 km
1993 Gert Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 123 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 129 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

La Machuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near La Machuca

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato - MP3
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in La Machuca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mumeia
Museo Arqueologico Dr German
Museo de Arte Octavio Ocampo
Museo de Celaya Historia Regional
Museo Imaginate la Bola

Libraries in La Machuca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Antonio Plaza0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Fidel Gallegos0.0
Biblioteca Publica Juventino Rosas0.0

Farmers Markets in La Machuca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anexo Mercado
Galerias Celaya
Galerias Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Constitución
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado La Central
Mercado La Central
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Miguel
Mercado Viejo
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza Dorada
Plaza Magnolia
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los Martes
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos

Breweries in La Machuca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama San Jorge
Modelorama San Jorge
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Tecate
Six Tecate

Stadiums & Teams in La Machuca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Machuca

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in La Machuca

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Reabilitación Celaya A.C.
Centro de rehabilitación

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 Machuca

What is the population of La Machuca?

La Machuca has a population of 524 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 268.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Machuca?

La Machuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in La Machuca?

The job market in La Machuca is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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