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Tahuejo, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tahuejo is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 640. Elevation: 3,517 ft (1,072 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

640 Population 9/sq mi density
3,517 ft Elevation 1,072 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population640
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation3,517 ft (1,072 m)
Population640
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation3,517 ft (1,072 m)
Coordinates19.3192°, -101.9591°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation56.8 inches (1,443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tahuejo

Tahuejo is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 640. The city sits at an elevation of 3,517 feet (1,072 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Tahuejo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tahuejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,517 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,517 ft (1,072 m)
Area75.5 sq mi (195.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.3192°N, 101.9591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

329 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 M7.6 142 km
Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 148 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 145 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 144 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 80 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 136 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 119 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 119 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 140 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 92 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 131 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 116 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 132 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 97 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 122 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 238 km
2023 Otis Category 5 251 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 205 km
2021 Rick Category 2 88 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 257 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 287 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 283 km
2013 Erick Category 1 299 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 219 km
2009 Andres Category 1 260 km
2006 John Category 4 271 km
1996 Alma Category 2 154 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 198 km
1996 Boris Category 1 73 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 241 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 236 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 188 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 291 km
1984 Odile Category 2 203 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 9,500 139 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 144 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 142 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 140 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 138 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 63 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 176 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in
September 74°F (24°C) 6.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Tahuejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 54°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Tahuejo

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 94.3 (Apatzingán) - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 94.3 fm, américa MP3
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Candela (Apatzingán) - 95.1 FM / 1340 AM - XHAPM-FM / XEAPM-AM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 1340 am, 95.1 fm 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 Tahuejo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Huátapera
La Huátapera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Smaller house in the world
Smaller house in the world

Libraries in Tahuejo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Profesor Lucas Ortíz Benítez0.0
Justo Cierra0.0

Farmers Markets in Tahuejo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Colonial La Charanda
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Antojitos
Mercado Municipal de Taretan
Mercado Zona Poniente
Vasco De Quiroga

Zoos in Tahuejo

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoológico El Sabino

Stadiums & Teams in Tahuejo

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari
Estadio Hermanos López Rayón

Airports Near Tahuejo

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall 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
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tahuejo

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Consultorio médico
Consultorio médico

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 Tahuejo

What is the population of Tahuejo?

Tahuejo has a population of 640 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 75.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tahuejo?

Tahuejo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.

How is the job market in Tahuejo?

The job market in Tahuejo is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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