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Cotija

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Cotija is a second-order administrative division in Michoacan, Mexico, at 2,277 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cotija de la Paz, 7 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 375 km to the east. The nearest airport is Pablo L. Sidar Airport, 80 km away.

Overview

Cotija Municipality is municipality in the State of Michoacan, Mexico — ES municipio del estado de Michoacán, México.

It is located in Michoacán, Mexico.

The elevation is around 2,277 metre.

Also known as: Cotija

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Basic Data

  • Country Mexico
  • Located in Michoacán
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    19° 44' 53" N, 102° 42' 32" W
  • Elevation DEM: 2277 m
  • Timezone America/Mexico_City
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 4 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.1%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Peso (MXN)
  • Phone Prefix +52

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Weather in Cotija

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cotija, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.

Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 22.5 2.3 205 66 1,015.5 - / 0.00 81 0.0 n/a
6h 18.5 1.5 212 93 1,013.7 3.63 / 3.63 88 546.7 n/a
12h 15.3 0.7 27 93 1,017.7 0.00 / 2.69 100 1.1 n/a
18h 14.7 1.6 360 93 1,015.8 0.00 / 1.20 68 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 23.7 1.7 203 63 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 22 444.3 n/a
30h 19.3 1.5 197 92 1,012.3 3.50 / 3.50 100 572.1 n/a
36h 15.8 0.6 33 96 1,015.6 0.00 / 2.74 77 1.1 n/a
42h 15.0 1.8 8 95 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.23 23 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 24.4 1.7 189 61 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 6 449.7 n/a
54h 19.5 1.8 198 90 1,010.6 3.31 / 3.31 71 622.2 n/a
60h 16.0 0.6 33 96 1,014.1 3.60 / 6.90 97 1.3 n/a
66h 15.3 1.5 350 96 1,013.2 0.00 / 4.28 67 0.0 n/a
Thursday 22.6 0.8 180 72 1,011.7 0.00 / 1.01 100 424.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cotija?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.7 to 23.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cotija today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Cotija?
Local time is 22:22. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Cotija?
Cotija is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Cotija?
DEM 2,277 m.
Where is Cotija located?
It is at 19.74808, -102.70878 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cotija in?
It is in Mexico.

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Last updated 2013-07-25
geonames https://www.geonames.org/8582275

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