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Tomendán, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tomendán is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 1,291. Elevation: 3,215 ft (980 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,291 Population 17/sq mi density
3,215 ft Elevation 980 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,291
Density17/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days354/yr
Elevation3,215 ft (980 m)
Population1,291
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation3,215 ft (980 m)
Coordinates19.3111°, -101.8605°
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 Tomendán

Tomendán is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 1,291. The city sits at an elevation of 3,215 feet (980 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 41 business establishments.

Income: Tomendán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tomendán 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 3,215 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

Elevation3,215 ft (980 m)
Area75.5 sq mi (195.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates19.3111°N, 101.8605°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

330 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 M7.6 150 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 140 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 140 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 75 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 149 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 115 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 112 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 127 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 143 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 93 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 114 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 136 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 134 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 116 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 89 km
Apr 14, 2010 7 km ESE of La Unión, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 241 km
2023 Otis Category 5 243 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 211 km
2021 Rick Category 2 92 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 266 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 297 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 286 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 226 km
2009 Andres Category 1 266 km
2006 John Category 4 276 km
1996 Alma Category 2 157 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 204 km
1996 Boris Category 1 77 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 246 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 246 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 195 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 299 km
1984 Odile Category 2 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 9,500 143 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 150 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 141 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 139 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 61 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 169 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 186 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

Tomendán 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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Schools in Tomendán

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Ignacio Zaragoza
Escuela Telesecundaria 039
Telebachillerato La Florida
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Radio Stations near Tomendán

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 Tomendán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Interpretación Ruta Don Vasco
La Huátapera
La Huátapera
Museo Nacional del Cobre
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Museo Regional La Huatápera
Smaller house in the world
Smaller house in the world

Libraries in Tomendán

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

Farmers Markets in Tomendán

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

Restaurants in Tomendán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante El Compa Nicho

Clinics in Tomendán

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Salud La Florida
IMSS Tomendán

Stadiums & Teams in Tomendán

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari
Estadio Hermanos López Rayón

Airports Near Tomendán

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall 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
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tomendán

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de El Pino
Iglesia de La Florida

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Waterfalls
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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 Tomendán

What is the population of Tomendán?

Tomendán has a population of 1,291 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 75.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tomendán?

Tomendán 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 Tomendán?

The job market in Tomendán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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