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Tlazazalca, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tlazazalca is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 3,228. Elevation: 5,919 ft (1,804 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,228 Population 38/sq mi density
5,919 ft Elevation 1,804 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tlazazalca

Tlazazalca is a small town in the northern region of Michoacan, Mexico in an area first settled by ancient Nahua tribes in the early 14th Century.

People

Population3,228
Density38/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,919 ft (1,804 m)
Population3,228
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation5,919 ft (1,804 m)
Coordinates19.9718°, -102.0565°
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 Tlazazalca

Tlazazalca is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 3,228. The city sits at an elevation of 5,919 feet (1,804 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 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 103 business establishments.

Income: Tlazazalca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tlazazalca

Tlazazalca has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.2°C / 63°F 7.1° / 27.2° 11.7
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29° 16.1
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 9.6° / 31.2° 2.3
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 12.2° / 33.5° 2.9
May 24.4°C / 76°F 14.4° / 34.4° 38.6
Jun 24.2°C / 76°F 16.2° / 32.1° 126.8
Jul 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.9° 177.2
Aug 22.5°C / 73°F 15.2° / 29.8° 171.7
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 15° / 29.6° 133.4
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29.8° 42.0
Nov 18.9°C / 66°F 9° / 28.8° 13.0
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27.4° 5.6
Tlazazalca 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 5,919 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

Elevation5,919 ft (1,804 m)
Area85.8 sq mi (222.3 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates19.9718°N, 102.0565°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 115 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 107 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 127 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 140 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 141 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 129 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 57 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 131 km
May 21, 1997 9 km SW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Mar 13, 2007 7 km NE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 93 km
Jun 11, 2001 11 km SSE of Cupuán del Río, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Jun 6, 2007 12 km WNW of Las Cañas, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Aug 6, 2001 9 km SSW of Poturo, Mexico M4.3 142 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 125 km
Apr 16, 2007 13 km S of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.2 125 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 277 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 246 km
2021 Rick Category 2 155 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 285 km
2015 Patricia Category 3 252 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 262 km
1996 Alma Category 2 222 km
1996 Boris Category 1 142 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 249 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 291 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 230 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 240 km
1984 Odile Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 35 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 171 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 7.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 6.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Tlazazalca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Tlazazalca

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
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

Museums in Tlazazalca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Ciudad de Zamora

Libraries in Tlazazalca

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

Farmers Markets in Tlazazalca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Megabastos Zamora
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado de Tangancicuaro
Mercado del Carmen
Mercado del Valle
Mercado Hidalgo
Nuevo Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in Tlazazalca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tlazazalca

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Hernandez Ranch AirstripSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran 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 Tlazazalca

What is the population of Tlazazalca?

Tlazazalca has a population of 3,228 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 85.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tlazazalca?

Tlazazalca 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 Tlazazalca?

The job market in Tlazazalca is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area.

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