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Los Otates, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Los Otates is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 630. Elevation: 3,136 ft (956 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

630 Population 2/sq mi density
3,136 ft Elevation 956 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
39.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population630
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Population630
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Coordinates19.1714°, -101.8271°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation39.7 inches (1,008 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Otates

Los Otates is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 630. The city sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet (956 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Los Otates vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Los Otates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Area308.8 sq mi (799.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.1714°N, 101.8271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

418 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 143 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 144 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 124 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 59 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 128 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 139 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 99 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 97 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 127 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 111 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 129 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 80 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Jan 16, 1997 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 121 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 126 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 98 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 76 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 97 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 228 km
2023 Otis Category 5 230 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 202 km
2021 Rick Category 2 81 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 264 km
2015 Marty Category 1 289 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 273 km
2013 Erick Category 1 295 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 218 km
2009 Andres Category 1 256 km
2006 John Category 4 266 km
1996 Alma Category 2 144 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 195 km
1996 Boris Category 1 66 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 236 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 249 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 187 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 296 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 289 km
1984 Odile Category 2 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 132 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 145 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 143 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 127 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 124 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 76 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 168 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 7.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 8.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 7.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in

Los Otates has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Los Otates

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Los Otates

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Huátapera
La Huátapera
Museo Nacional del Cobre
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Museo Regional La Huatápera

Libraries in Los Otates

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Profesor Lucas Ortíz Benítez0.0

Farmers Markets in Los Otates

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Municipal de Taretan

Stadiums & Teams in Los Otates

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari

Airports Near Los Otates

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Tumbiscatio 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Los Otates

What is the population of Los Otates?

Los Otates has a population of 630 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 308.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Otates?

Los Otates enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches.

How is the job market in Los Otates?

The job market in Los Otates is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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