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Tuxpan, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tuxpan is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 9,122. Elevation: 5,689 ft (1,734 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,122 Population 93/sq mi density
5,689 ft Elevation 1,734 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tuxpan

Tuxpan

Tuxpan is a town in between Zitácuaro and Ciudad Hidalgo in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is located 118 km (73 mi) from Morelia. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 8,962.

People

Population9,122
Density93/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,689 ft (1,734 m)
Population9,122
Population Density93 / sq mi
Elevation5,689 ft (1,734 m)
Coordinates19.5679°, -100.4641°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tuxpan

Tuxpan is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 9,122. The city sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet (1,734 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 292 business establishments.

Income: Tuxpan vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)292

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tuxpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,689 ft (1,734 m)
Area97.8 sq mi (253.2 km²)
Population Density93/sq mi
Coordinates19.5679°N, 100.4641°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
49% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

142 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 136 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 140 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 127 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 121 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 128 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 143 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 150 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 131 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 140 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 147 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 134 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 113 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 129 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 140 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 150 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 2 262 km
2023 Otis Category 4 208 km
2021 Rick Category 2 221 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 297 km
1996 Alma Category 2 268 km
1996 Boris Category 1 206 km
1993 Gert Category 1 283 km
1984 Odile Category 2 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 29 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 90 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 138 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 150 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 187 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
February 56°F (14°C) 0.6 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 7.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Tuxpan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Tuxpan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Pimaria Issac Arriaga
Escuela Secundaria Francisco J Mujica
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Radio Stations near Tuxpan

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Tuxpan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casona de la Estación

Farmers Markets in Tuxpan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez
Mercado de la Central
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan
Mercado Poetas
mercado revolucion
Mercado Solidaridad
Tienda Comunitaria

Gas Stations in Tuxpan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Breweries in Tuxpan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
antro UP
Bar de siempre
Chinos Bar
El Centavito
El chuponcito
micheladas UP
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Winners

Stadiums & Teams in Tuxpan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tuxpan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tuxpan

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral CRI

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuxpan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroqia de Santiago Apostol

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 Tuxpan

What is the population of Tuxpan?

Tuxpan has a population of 9,122 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 97.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuxpan?

Tuxpan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches.

How is the job market in Tuxpan?

The job market in Tuxpan is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 292 business establishments in the area.

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