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Uruapan, Mexico
Michoacán · Mexico
Uruapan is a large city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 299,523. Elevation: 5,404 ft (1,647 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 299,523 |
| Population Density | 997 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,404 ft (1,647 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.4168°, -102.0584° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Michoacán |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.8 inches (1,443 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Uruapan
Uruapan is a large city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 299,523. The city sits at an elevation of 5,404 feet (1,647 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.
Income: Uruapan vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 59 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 8 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Uruapan
Uruapan has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is May (23°C), the coldest is Jan (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,404 ft (1,647 m) |
| Area | 300.4 sq mi (777.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4168°N, 102.0584°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 145 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 144 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 149 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 148 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 58 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 164 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in |
Uruapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Uruapan
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBTIS No.181 | College | — | — |
| CECATI No. 182 Profr. Lucas Ortiz Benítez | College | — | Visit → |
| CETIS 27 | College | — | — |
| CONALEP Uruapan | College | — | — |
| Facultad de Agrobiología UMSNH | College | — | — |
| Forestal | College | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Uruapan | University | — | — |
| Instituto Tecnológico Superior P'urhépecha | University | — | — |
| Universidad Don Vasco | University | — | — |
| Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo | University | — | — |
| Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Unidad 163 Uruapan | University | — | — |
| Universidad Politécnica de Uruapan | University | — | — |
Schools in Uruapan
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Morelos | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Manuel Ocaranza | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Josefa Ortíz de Dominguez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 66 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Álvaro Obregón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Melchor Ocampo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Federal Urbana No. 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Federal Urbana No. 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Federal de Uruapan No. 1 | — | — | — | — |
| CECATI 117 | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Casa del Niño | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Santa María | — | — | — | — |
| Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo Sede Uruapan | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio La Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Salesiano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Preparatoria Licenciado Eduardo Ruiz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Preparatoria Lázaro Cárdenas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Bachilleres Uruapan | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Hidalgo de Michoacán | — | — | — | — |
| Seminario Menor de Uruapan | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nelson Mandela Primera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Mártires Uruapan | — | — | — | — |
| Cendi | — | — | — | — |
| Josefa Ortiz de Domiguez | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Uruapan
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 Uruapan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Huátapera | ||||
| La Huátapera | ||||
| Museo Regional La Huatápera | ||||
| Museo Regional La Huatápera | ||||
| Smaller house in the world | ||||
| Smaller house in the world |
Libraries in Uruapan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Profesor Lucas Ortíz Benítez | 0.0 | |||||
| Justo Cierra | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Uruapan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Colonial La Charanda | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Abastos | |||||
| Mercado de Antojitos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Taretan | |||||
| Mercado Zona Poniente | |||||
| Vasco De Quiroga |
Hotels in Uruapan
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Uruapan
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Uruapan
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Uruapan
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Uruapan
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Uruapan
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Uruapan
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Uruapan
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Uruapan
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Uruapan
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Uruapan
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Uruapan
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Uruapan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio de Béisbol Héroe de Nacozari | ||
| Estadio Hermanos López Rayón |
Airports Near Uruapan
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International Airport | UPN | Medium Airport |
| Aerosam Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aguililla Airport | — | Small Airport |
| And Port Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar Airport | AZG | Small Airport |
| Carlos Díaz Becerril Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cutzarondiro | — | Small Airport |
| El Cobano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Fenix Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hernandez Ranch Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Curva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza I Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Cruces Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Loma Blanca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Barajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pajacuaran Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pista Aérea Cadenas | — | Small Airport |
| Zamora Airport | ZMM | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Uruapan
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agencia de Mercado Libre - Papelería La Caja | |
| Agencia de Mercado Libre - Papelería La Caja |
Treatment Centers in Uruapan
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Consultorio médico | ||
| Consultorio médico |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Uruapan
36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla de La Magdalena | |
| Capilla de La Magdalena | |
| Capilla de San José Obrero | |
| Capilla de San Juan Bautista | |
| Capilla de San Juan Bautista | |
| Capilla de San Juan Evangelista | |
| Capilla de San Juan Evangelista | |
| Capilla de San Pedro | |
| Capilla de San Pedro | |
| Capilla de Santo Santiago | |
| Capilla de Santo Santiago | |
| Capilla del niño jesus | |
| Capilla del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Capilla del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | |
| Parroquia de Cristo Rey | |
| Parroquia de Cristo Rey | |
| Parroquia de La Sagrada Familia | |
| Parroquia de la Santísima Trinidad | |
| Parroquia de la Santísima Trinidad | |
| Parroquia de Nuestra Señora del Refugio |
Quick Facts
Around Uruapan
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Uruapan
3 places within 15 km
- • Cerro de La Charanda
- • Cerro el Varal
- • Cerro La Cruz
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Uruapan?
Uruapan has a population of 299,523 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 997 people per square mile, spread across 300.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Uruapan?
Uruapan 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 Uruapan?
The job market in Uruapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 59 business establishments in the area, including 16 restaurants and food service locations.