Living in Zacapu
Zacapu is a large place in Michoacán, Mexico, home to 50,112 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 2%, #10 of 623), climate-conscious movers (top 12%, #74 of 623), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 15%, #88 of 623).
Residents50,112
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport80 km (General Francisco J. Mujica International)
Nearest city of 100k+52 km
Within 30 km73,800 people
Lake shore25 km (Lake Pátzcuaro)
Climate typeMediterranean, warm summer (Csb)
Terrain around itabout 2,460 m, height range 760 m
Nearest large lakeLago de Pátzcuaro, 25 km
Main railway line2.6 km
Distance to Mexico City282 km
Within 10 km50,112 people
LandscapeSierra Madre del Sur
Winter daylight10 h 56 min, sunset 1:14
See Zacapu on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Zacapu
- The landscape belongs to the Sierra Madre del Sur.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 56 min and sets around 1:14; in late June it sets around 3:29.
How Zacapu 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 | 57 | #318 of 510 | #19 of 24 | Map |
| Low-income household | 38 | #450 of 623 | #18 of 31 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #423 of 510 | #21 of 24 | Map |
| Single parent | 60 | #434 of 510 | #21 of 24 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #97 of 510 | #7 of 24 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #277 of 510 | #13 of 24 | Map |
| Early retiree | 76 | #10 of 623 | #3 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 | 72 | #249 of 623 | #9 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 | 42 | #452 of 510 | #21 of 24 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #418 of 623 | #17 of 31 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 24 | #435 of 623 | #19 of 31 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 41 | #424 of 510 | #18 of 24 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 67 | #233 of 623 | #14 of 31 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 7 | #448 of 623 | #18 of 31 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 63 | #88 of 623 | #12 of 31 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #251 of 623 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #358 of 623 | #14 of 31 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 34 | #389 of 623 | #15 of 31 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #74 of 623 | #10 of 31 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #132 of 276 | #10 of 15 | Map |
| Business owner | 26 | #445 of 623 | #19 of 31 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Purépero de Echáiz 25 km
- Paracho de Verduzco 33 km
- Pátzcuaro 39 km
- Puruándiro 42 km
- Tangancícuaro de Arista 44 km
- Uruapan 52 km
- Zamora de Hidalgo 55 km
- Jacona de Plancarte 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.