Sign In Register

Tanaco, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tanaco is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 2,947. Elevation: 7,188 ft (2,191 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,947 Population 28/sq mi density
7,188 ft Elevation 2,191 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

Discover Tanaco, Mexico

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population2,947
Density28/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation7,188 ft (2,191 m)
Population2,947
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation7,188 ft (2,191 m)
Coordinates19.7388°, -102.0803°
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 Tanaco

Tanaco is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 2,947. The city sits at an elevation of 7,188 feet (2,191 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 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 94 business establishments.

Income: Tanaco vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)94

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tanaco 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 7,188 feet, a high-altitude location.

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

Elevation7,188 ft (2,191 m)
Area106.0 sq mi (274.6 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates19.7388°N, 102.0803°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 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 M6.5 128 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 128 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 89 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 127 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 126 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 81 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 142 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 102 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 125 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 139 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 118 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 143 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 121 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 132 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 104 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 279 km
2023 Otis Category 4 294 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 284 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 226 km
2021 Rick Category 2 129 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 268 km
2015 Patricia Category 3 257 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 244 km
2009 Andres Category 1 288 km
1996 Alma Category 2 196 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 227 km
1996 Boris Category 1 116 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 273 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 230 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 212 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 297 km
1984 Odile Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 37 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 163 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 6.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 8.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 7.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in

Tanaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Tanaco

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
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
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 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 Tanaco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Luis González COLMICH0.0
Biblioteca Publica Municipal Martínez de Navarrete0.0

Farmers Markets in Tanaco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Tangancicuaro
Mercado Hidalgo
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Tanaco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tanaco

19 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
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport
Pista Aérea CadenasSmall 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Tanaco.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Tanaco

What is the population of Tanaco?

Tanaco has a population of 2,947 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 106.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanaco?

Tanaco 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 Tanaco?

The job market in Tanaco is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 94 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Tanaco with another city: