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Felipe Carrillo Puerto

Michoacán, Mexico · North America

About Felipe Carrillo Puerto

Felipe Carrillo Puerto sits on the route: 15 minutes from Dieciocho de Marzo.

Felipe Carrillo Puerto is a town located in Michoacán, Mexico. With a population of 10,217, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Felipe Carrillo Puerto sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Felipe Carrillo Puerto to your route.

About Felipe Carrillo Puerto

Felipe Carrillo Puerto Michoacán is a town in the Municipality of Buenavista in the Mexican state of Michoacán. Also known as "La Ruana". Its population is about 9,607 people. It's located in the hot Tierra Caliente valley. Nearby towns include El Crucero, El 18, Tepalcatepec, Buena Vista, Santa Ana and the city of

Read more Apatzingan. Recently most of its streets have been paved. It has a Catholic church with a nun-run school, a plaza with a kiosk in center. Families are very tied down and their nationalities run back to many years. Those families that were the first to become part of "La Ruana" are the: Ayala, Figueroa, Calderon, Beltran, Valencia, Godinez, Mendoza, Torres, Quintero, Rodriguez, Villa, Cisneros, Garcia, Ochoa, Capilla, Bonilla, and Fernandez. Most of the jobs there are in agriculture such as lemons, grapefruit and bananas. But it is also known that many members of the 'Familia Michoacana' hold hospitality there. There are many mosquitoes from the hot, humid weather and all the agriculture around it. Local transportation include vehicles and mopeds, Teenagers are known to rule the city, as they are allowed to drive at any age and their parents have strong power over the government. Quads are seen more than cars "cruising" around. On the highway that connects to other towns there are buses that go by and taxi cabs.

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Felipe Carrillo Puerto is located in Michoacán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 19.1611 latitude, -102.7069 longitude.

What is the population of Felipe Carrillo Puerto?

Felipe Carrillo Puerto has a population of approximately 10,217 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
10,217
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Michoacán
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
19.1611, -102.7069

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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