Living in Sahuayo de Morelos
Sahuayo de Morelos is a large place in Michoacán, Mexico, home to 64,431 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 7%, #41 of 623), retired couples (top 17%, #83 of 510), people who want to live by the sea (top 27%, #72 of 276).
Residents64,431
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport81 km (Guadalajara International)
Nearest city of 100k+46 km
Within 30 km105,900 people
Lake shore10 km (Lake Chapala)
Terrain around itabout 1,790 m, height range 590 m
Nearest large lakeLago de Chapala, 10 km
Main railway line22.2 km
Distance to Mexico City381 km
Within 10 km88,664 people
LandscapeSierra Madre del Sur
Winter daylight10 h 55 min, sunset 1:17
See Sahuayo de Morelos on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sahuayo de Morelos
- The landscape belongs to the Sierra Madre del Sur.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 55 min and sets around 1:17; in late June it sets around 3:33.
How Sahuayo de Morelos ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Mexico. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Mexico | In Michoacán | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #289 of 510 | #14 of 24 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #398 of 623 | #11 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 61 | #370 of 510 | #14 of 24 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #390 of 510 | #14 of 24 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #83 of 510 | #6 of 24 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #250 of 510 | #11 of 24 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #165 of 623 | #13 of 31 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 70 | #279 of 623 | #11 of 31 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #415 of 510 | #14 of 24 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #343 of 623 | #9 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #385 of 623 | #10 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 51 | #324 of 510 | #9 of 24 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #301 of 623 | #21 of 31 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 9 | #402 of 623 | #10 of 31 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 68 | #41 of 623 | #5 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #302 of 623 | #19 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 49 | #261 of 623 | #10 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 42 | #337 of 623 | #10 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #191 of 623 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #72 of 276 | #5 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 35 | #412 of 623 | #13 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jiquilpan de Juárez 7 km
- Jamay 26 km
- La Barca 32 km
- Ocotlán 33 km
- Jacona de Plancarte 44 km
- Zamora de Hidalgo 46 km
- Yurécuaro 55 km
- Chapala 56 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.