Sign In Register

La Merced, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

La Merced is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 582. Elevation: 6,250 ft (1,905 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

582 Population 1/sq mi density
6,250 ft Elevation 1,905 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

Discover La Merced, Mexico

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population582
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,250 ft (1,905 m)
Population582
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,250 ft (1,905 m)
Coordinates20.0297°, -100.8105°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (505 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Merced

La Merced is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 582. The city sits at an elevation of 6,250 feet (1,905 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: La Merced vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,250 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,250 ft (1,905 m)
Area483.0 sq mi (1,251.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates20.0297°N, 100.8105°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 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 79 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 75 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 140 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 6 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 83 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 146 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 110 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 78 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 78 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 29 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 125 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 127 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 78 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 265 km
2021 Rick Category 2 223 km
1996 Alma Category 2 281 km
1996 Boris Category 1 208 km
1993 Gert Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 91 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 100 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (0.3").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near La Merced

34 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato MP3
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
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
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in La Merced

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Waldemar Julsrud

Libraries in La Merced

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in La Merced

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Querendaro

Stadiums & Teams in La Merced

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Merced

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for La Merced.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About La Merced

What is the population of La Merced?

La Merced has a population of 582 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 483.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Merced?

La Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches.

How is the job market in La Merced?

The job market in La Merced is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare La Merced with another city: