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Urapa, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Urapa is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 697. Elevation: 5,837 ft (1,779 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

697 Population 2/sq mi density
5,837 ft Elevation 1,779 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population697
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation5,837 ft (1,779 m)
Population697
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,837 ft (1,779 m)
Coordinates19.1051°, -101.6789°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (986 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Urapa

Urapa is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 697. The city sits at an elevation of 5,837 feet (1,779 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: Urapa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Urapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,837 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,837 ft (1,779 m)
Area308.8 sq mi (799.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates19.1051°N, 101.6789°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

463 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 48 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 132 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 144 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 112 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 88 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 126 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 82 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 99 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 114 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 81 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 120 km
Jan 29, 1990 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 130 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 92 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 123 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 60 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 87 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 81 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Feb 12, 1992 7 km NNE of Pantla, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Apr 11, 2000 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico M5.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 3 228 km
2023 Otis Category 5 214 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 209 km
2021 Rick Category 2 86 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 274 km
2015 Marty Category 1 284 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 272 km
2013 Erick Category 1 299 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 226 km
2009 Andres Category 1 260 km
2006 John Category 4 268 km
1996 Alma Category 2 145 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 201 km
1996 Boris Category 1 71 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 240 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 265 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 195 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 284 km
1984 Odile Category 2 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 9,500 136 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 150 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 145 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 126 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 121 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 83 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 8.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Urapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Urapa

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa 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

Libraries in Urapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Profesor Lucas Ortíz Benítez0.0

Farmers Markets in Urapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Taretan

Stadiums & Teams in Urapa

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Airports Near Urapa

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
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
Tumbiscatio AirportSmall 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 Urapa

What is the population of Urapa?

Urapa has a population of 697 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 308.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Urapa?

Urapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.

How is the job market in Urapa?

The job market in Urapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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