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Tafolla (José María Tafolla), Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tafolla (José María Tafolla) is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 710. Elevation: 5,623 ft (1,714 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

710 Population 6/sq mi density
5,623 ft Elevation 1,714 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population710
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation5,623 ft (1,714 m)
Population710
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation5,623 ft (1,714 m)
Coordinates20.2497°, -101.5522°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tafolla (José María Tafolla)

Tafolla (José María Tafolla) is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 710. The city sits at an elevation of 5,623 feet (1,714 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Tafolla (José María Tafolla) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tafolla (José María Tafolla) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,623 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,623 ft (1,714 m)
Area114.7 sq mi (296.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates20.2497°N, 101.5522°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 138 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 114 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 80 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 53 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Dec 18, 2001 5 km NNW of La Huacana, Mexico M3.9 141 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 124 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 120 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 150 km
Jul 16, 2000 12 km WNW of La Huacana, Mexico M3.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 200 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 298 km
1996 Alma Category 2 266 km
1996 Boris Category 1 185 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 49 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in

Tafolla (José María Tafolla) has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Tafolla (José María Tafolla)

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Tafolla (José María Tafolla)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Hidalgo

Libraries in Tafolla (José María Tafolla)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0

Farmers Markets in Tafolla (José María Tafolla)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Tafolla (José María Tafolla)

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tafolla (José María Tafolla)

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tafolla (José María Tafolla)

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAISES Abasolo
IMSS
ISSSTE

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 Tafolla (José María Tafolla)

What is the population of Tafolla (José María Tafolla)?

Tafolla (José María Tafolla) has a population of 710 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 114.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tafolla (José María Tafolla)?

Tafolla (José María Tafolla) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in Tafolla (José María Tafolla)?

The job market in Tafolla (José María Tafolla) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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