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La Ortiga, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

La Ortiga is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,244. Elevation: 6,083 ft (1,854 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,244 Population 19/sq mi density
6,083 ft Elevation 1,854 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
19.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,244
Density19/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,083 ft (1,854 m)
Population1,244
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation6,083 ft (1,854 m)
Coordinates19.9622°, -101.0006°
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 Ortiga

La Ortiga is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,244. The city sits at an elevation of 6,083 feet (1,854 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 40 business establishments.

Income: La Ortiga vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in La Ortiga

La Ortiga 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 Ortiga 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 6,083 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

Elevation6,083 ft (1,854 m)
Area66.8 sq mi (173.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates19.9622°N, 101.0006°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 15, 2023.

Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 144 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 138 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 79 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 17 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 85 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 129 km
Aug 5, 2010 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 124 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 128 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 2 262 km
2021 Rick Category 2 204 km
1996 Alma Category 2 263 km
1996 Boris Category 1 189 km
1984 Odile Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 79 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 100 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 161 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 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 6.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest

La Ortiga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 58°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near La Ortiga

29 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
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 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
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto 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
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
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 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
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
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
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in La Ortiga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AF0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Joyita0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ortiga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Querendaro
Oxxo

Stadiums & Teams in La Ortiga

TeamLeagueDivision
Auditorio Bicentenario
Estadio José María Morelos y Pavón

Airports Near La Ortiga

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril Airport-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in La Ortiga

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Gerentologico
CRIT Michoacán
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 Ortiga

What is the population of La Ortiga?

La Ortiga has a population of 1,244 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 66.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Ortiga?

La Ortiga 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 Ortiga?

The job market in La Ortiga is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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