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La Mintzita (Piedra Dura), Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

La Mintzita (Piedra Dura) is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,026. Elevation: 6,240 ft (1,902 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,026 Population 3/sq mi density
6,240 ft Elevation 1,902 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,026
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Population1,026
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Coordinates19.6519°, -101.2775°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (860 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

La Mintzita (Piedra Dura) is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,026. The city sits at an elevation of 6,240 feet (1,902 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: La Mintzita (Piedra Dura) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

La Mintzita (Piedra Dura) has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 822 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.8°C / 60°F 6.4° / 25.1° 10.1
Feb 17.6°C / 64°F 7.8° / 27.5° 15.6
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 9.5° / 30.1° 9.3
Apr 22°C / 72°F 11.6° / 32.4° 12.2
May 22.9°C / 73°F 13.7° / 32.1° 44.2
Jun 21.8°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.9° 142.6
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.9° / 27° 193.5
Aug 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 197.0
Sep 20.1°C / 68°F 13.8° / 26.4° 126.9
Oct 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 54.0
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 8.5° / 26° 12.9
Dec 16°C / 61°F 6.7° / 25.2° 3.9
La Mintzita (Piedra Dura) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,240 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Area299.8 sq mi (776.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates19.6519°N, 101.2775°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 113 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 126 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 107 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 113 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 118 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 137 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 135 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 131 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 110 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 126 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 145 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 121 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 121 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 113 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 127 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 118 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 101 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 240 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 281 km
2021 Rick Category 2 159 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 296 km
1996 Alma Category 2 218 km
1996 Boris Category 1 144 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 273 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 266 km
1984 Odile Category 2 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 54 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 111 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 6.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

La Mintzita (Piedra Dura) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuadrón 201
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Radio Stations near La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

27 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
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
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
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento 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
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps

Museums in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auditorio Universitario Doctor Samuel Ramos
Auditorio Universitario Doctor Samuel Ramos
Casa de la Cultura de Morelia
Casa de Mariano Michelena
Casa de Mariano Michelena
Casa de Morelos
Casa de Morelos
Centro Cultural Universitario
Centro Cultural Universitario
Ex Convento de Tiripetío
House of Birth of José María Morelos Museum
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Alfredo Zalce
Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna"
Museo de Geología y Mineralogía "Dr. Jenaro González Reyna"
Museo de Historia Natural "Manuel Martínez Solórzano"
Museo de Historia Natural "Manuel Martínez Solórzano"
Museo de los Símbolos Patrios
Museo de los Símbolos Patrios
Museo de Sitio y Archivo Histórico Casa de Morelos
Museo del Artesano Michoacano
Museo del Dulce
Museo del Dulce
Museo del Estado de Michoacán
Museo Poder Judicial
Museo Poder Judicial
Museo Regional Michoacano
Museo Regional Michoacano
Orquidario de Morelia Dr. y Gral. Alberto Oviedo Mota
Palacio de Justicia
Planetario "Lic. Felipe Rivera"
Planetario "Lic. Felipe Rivera"
Quiosco

Libraries in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AF0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Francisco J. Múgica0.0
Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Michoacana0.0
Biblioteca Pública de la Universidad Michoacana0.0

Farmers Markets in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes La Luz
Mercado de Dulces
Mercado de La Colina
Mercado de los Martires
Mercado Independencia
Mercado Nicolás Bravo
Mercado San Juan

Monuments in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Manantial La Mintzita

Stadiums & Teams in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

TeamLeagueDivision
Auditorio Bicentenario
Estadio José María Morelos y Pavón
Estadio Olímpico Venustiano Carranza

Airports Near La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Estatal de Atención Oncológica
Centro Materno Infantil "San José" A.C.
Consultorios Médicos Morelos
CRIT Michoacán
FISICUP
Hospital de la Mujer
IMSS Hospital General de Zona 83 Morelia
Unidad basica de rehabilitacion DIF

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 Mintzita (Piedra Dura)

What is the population of La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)?

La Mintzita (Piedra Dura) has a population of 1,026 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 299.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)?

La Mintzita (Piedra Dura) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

How is the job market in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura)?

The job market in La Mintzita (Piedra Dura) is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

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