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Tuzantla, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Tuzantla is a small city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 15,302. Elevation: 2,149 ft (655 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,302 Population 36/sq mi density
2,149 ft Elevation 655 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
42.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population15,302
Density36/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation2,149 ft (655 m)
Population15,302
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation2,149 ft (655 m)
Coordinates19.2029°, -100.5668°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation42.0 inches (1,066 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tuzantla

Tuzantla is a small city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 15,302. The city sits at an elevation of 2,149 feet (655 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 490 business establishments.

Income: Tuzantla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)490

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tuzantla

Tuzantla has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (27.5°C), the coldest is Dec (21.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 770 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 13.3° / 32.4° 2.7
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 13.2° / 34.6° 6.1
Mar 25.3°C / 78°F 15.5° / 36.6° 4.7
Apr 26.7°C / 80°F 16.8° / 38.2° 8.8
May 27.5°C / 81°F 18° / 38.5° 27.4
Jun 26°C / 79°F 18.8° / 37.8° 112.1
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 18.6° / 33.2° 176.3
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 18.2° / 31.3° 176.9
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 17° / 31.5° 153.5
Oct 22.9°C / 73°F 15.6° / 31.2° 79.7
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 14.5° / 32° 16.9
Dec 21.9°C / 71°F 13.3° / 31.6° 5.1
Tuzantla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,149 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,149 ft (655 m)
Area425.7 sq mi (1,102.6 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates19.2029°N, 100.5668°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
10% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

326 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 123 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 147 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 142 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 116 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 97 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 101 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 140 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 119 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 115 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 97 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 82 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 87 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 87 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 82 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 119 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 145 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 123 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 105 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 131 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 269 km
2024 John Category 3 227 km
2023 Otis Category 5 170 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 291 km
2021 Rick Category 2 194 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 262 km
1996 Alma Category 2 235 km
1996 Boris Category 1 179 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 298 km
1984 Odile Category 2 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 40 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 86 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 143 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 152 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 8.6 in
October 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
November 74°F (24°C) 0.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest

Tuzantla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Tuzantla

3 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
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

Museums in Tuzantla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casona de la Estación

Farmers Markets in Tuzantla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez
Mercado de la Central
Mercado Poetas
mercado revolucion
Mercado Solidaridad

Gas Stations in Tuzantla

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1935325223

Breweries in Tuzantla

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

Airports Near Tuzantla

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tuzantla

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral CRI

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 Tuzantla

What is the population of Tuzantla?

Tuzantla has a population of 15,302 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 425.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuzantla?

Tuzantla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches.

How is the job market in Tuzantla?

The job market in Tuzantla is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 490 business establishments in the area.

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