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Irapuato

Guanajuato, Mexico · North America

About Irapuato

Irapuato sits on the route: 5 minutes from El Carmen, 40km from Guanajuato.

Irapuato is a city located in Guanajuato, Mexico. With a population of 380,941, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Irapuato 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 Irapuato to your route.

About Irapuato

Irapuato is a Mexican city and municipality located at the foot of the Arandas Hill (in Spanish: Cerro de Arandas), in the central region of the state of Guanajuato. It lies between the Silao River and the Guanajuato River, a tributary of the Lerma River, at 1,724 m (5,656 ft) above sea level. It is located at 20°40′N

Read more 101°21′W. The city is the second-largest in the state (only behind León), with a population of 342,561 according to the 2005 census, while its municipality has a population of 529,440. The municipality has an area of 851 km2 (329 sq mi) and includes numerous smaller outlying communities. Although it is now an important center for regional trade and transportation center as well the site of several automotive and chemical manufacturing plants, the city's main industry has historically been agriculture and it has long been known for its strawberries and industry of refried beans, also the raising of pigs and cattle. The fruits and flowers of Irapuato's luxurious gardens are well known throughout Mexico.

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Where is Irapuato located?

Irapuato is located in Guanajuato, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.6710 latitude, -101.3558 longitude.

What is the population of Irapuato?

Irapuato has a population of approximately 380,941 people, making it a city in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
380,941
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Guanajuato
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
20.6710, -101.3558

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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Worth the detour from Irapuato

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Guanajuato

A colorful UNESCO city built in a ravine, famous for its underground street tunnels, baroque architecture, and the annual Cervantino festival.

40 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato

A macabre museum displaying over 100 naturally mummified bodies exhumed from a local cemetery, preserved by the region's dry climate.

41 km · about 45 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Irapuato.

El Carmen

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,693

Las Huertas Tercera Sección

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,251

El Carrizalito

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 2,492

Fraccionamiento las Liebres

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,513

Villas de Irapuato

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 5,199

San José de Bernalejo (El Guayabo)

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,200

Arandas

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 7,722

El Copalillo

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,720

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