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Macho de Agua, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Macho de Agua is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,686. Elevation: 8,812 ft (2,686 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,686 Population 6/sq mi density
8,812 ft Elevation 2,686 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,686
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation8,812 ft (2,686 m)
Population1,686
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation8,812 ft (2,686 m)
Coordinates19.4423°, -100.2410°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Macho de Agua

Macho de Agua is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,686. The city sits at an elevation of 8,812 feet (2,686 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Macho de Agua vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Macho de Agua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,812 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,812 ft (2,686 m)
Area300.3 sq mi (777.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.4423°N, 100.2410°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 123 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 144 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 141 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 125 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 126 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 124 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 143 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 148 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 138 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 117 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 133 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 125 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 113 km
Jan 15, 2015 13 km SW of Amuco de la Reforma, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Apr 15, 2008 13 km NW of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 279 km
2024 John Category 2 243 km
2023 Otis Category 5 194 km
2021 Rick Category 2 236 km
2021 Grace Category 1 290 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 278 km
1996 Alma Category 2 278 km
1996 Boris Category 1 222 km
1993 Gert Category 2 274 km
1984 Odile Category 2 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 5 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 63 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 123 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 162 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 164 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 170 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 58°F (15°C) 7.0 in
July 59°F (15°C) 8.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 8.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 6.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Macho de Agua has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 51°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Macho de Agua

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Macho de Agua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casona de la Estación
Museo Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza

Libraries in Macho de Agua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Digital de Amanalco0.0
Biblioteca Pública Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza0.0

Farmers Markets in Macho de Agua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez
Mercado
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado de la Central
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan
Mercado Poetas
mercado revolucion
Mercado Solidaridad
Plaza Juárez
Tienda Comunitaria

Breweries in Macho de Agua

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
antro UP
Bar de siempre
Chinos Bar
El Centavito
El chuponcito
micheladas UP
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Winners

Stadiums & Teams in Macho de Agua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Macho de Agua

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Macho de Agua

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral CRI

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

Volcanoes Near Macho de Agua

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m 3050 BC

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 Macho de Agua

What is the population of Macho de Agua?

Macho de Agua has a population of 1,686 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 300.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Macho de Agua?

Macho de Agua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in Macho de Agua?

The job market in Macho de Agua is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

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