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Tacátzcuaro, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tacátzcuaro is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 2,382. Elevation: 5,371 ft (1,637 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

2,382 Population 20/sq mi density
5,371 ft Elevation 1,637 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,382
Density20/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation5,371 ft (1,637 m)
Population2,382
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation5,371 ft (1,637 m)
Coordinates19.7311°, -102.5475°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (833 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tacátzcuaro

Tacátzcuaro is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 2,382. The city sits at an elevation of 5,371 feet (1,637 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 76 business establishments.

Income: Tacátzcuaro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)76

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tacátzcuaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,371 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,371 ft (1,637 m)
Area119.3 sq mi (309.1 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates19.7311°N, 102.5475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 148 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 91 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 86 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 105 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 141 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 109 km
Sep 20, 2022 33 km SSE of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico M4.9 148 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 147 km
Jul 15, 2009 26 km S of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico M4.8 148 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 92 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 117 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 108 km
Jun 1, 1992 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 133 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 149 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 122 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 119 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 129 km
Jan 26, 2009 28 km WSW of Tumbiscatío de Ruiz, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 271 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 240 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 191 km
2021 Rick Category 2 128 km
2021 Nora Category 1 288 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 228 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 212 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 267 km
2013 Erick Category 1 297 km
2011 Jova Category 2 260 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 205 km
2009 Andres Category 1 258 km
2006 John Category 4 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 193 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 197 km
1996 Boris Category 1 120 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 236 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 183 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 175 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 144 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 147 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 135 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 148 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 85 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in

Tacátzcuaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Tacátzcuaro

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Tacátzcuaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Minucipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Tacátzcuaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Tacátzcuaro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tacátzcuaro

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
El Fenix AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Silva 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 Tacátzcuaro

What is the population of Tacátzcuaro?

Tacátzcuaro has a population of 2,382 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 119.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tacátzcuaro?

Tacátzcuaro 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 69°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

How is the job market in Tacátzcuaro?

The job market in Tacátzcuaro is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 76 business establishments in the area.

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