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Naranja de Tapia, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Naranja de Tapia is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 3,172. Elevation: 6,532 ft (1,991 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,172 Population 13/sq mi density
6,532 ft Elevation 1,991 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,172
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,532 ft (1,991 m)
Population3,172
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation6,532 ft (1,991 m)
Coordinates19.7767°, -101.7598°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Naranja de Tapia

Naranja de Tapia is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 3,172. The city sits at an elevation of 6,532 feet (1,991 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 102 business establishments.

Income: Naranja de Tapia vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)102

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Naranja de Tapia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,532 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,532 ft (1,991 m)
Area248.7 sq mi (644.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates19.7767°N, 101.7598°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 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 M6.5 123 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 149 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 134 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 96 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 125 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 147 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 92 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 110 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 116 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 131 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 109 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 138 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 128 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 126 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 293 km
2023 Otis Category 4 277 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 255 km
2021 Rick Category 2 143 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 299 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 287 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 271 km
1996 Alma Category 2 209 km
1996 Boris Category 1 128 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 252 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 295 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 240 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 264 km
1984 Odile Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 8 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 164 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 6.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Naranja de Tapia has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Naranja de Tapia

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 Naranja de Tapia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Zacapu
Centro de Interpretación Ruta Don Vasco
Muse de Sitio Tzintzuntzan
Museo Agrarista
Quiosco

Libraries in Naranja de Tapia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Francisco J. Múgica0.0

Farmers Markets in Naranja de Tapia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos Gral Pueblita
Mercado de los Martires

Stadiums & Teams in Naranja de Tapia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Naranja de Tapia

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Naranja de Tapia

What is the population of Naranja de Tapia?

Naranja de Tapia has a population of 3,172 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 248.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Naranja de Tapia?

Naranja de Tapia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in Naranja de Tapia?

The job market in Naranja de Tapia is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 102 business establishments in the area.

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