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La Orilla

Michoacán, Mexico · North America

About La Orilla

La Orilla sits on the route: 10 minutes from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas.

La Orilla is a town located in Michoacán, Mexico. With a population of 20,126, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, La Orilla 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 La Orilla to your route.

About La Orilla

Lázaro Cárdenas del Río National Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Nacional de Lázaro Cárdenas); officially Aeropuerto Nacional Gral. Lázaro Cárdenas del Río (General Lázaro Cárdenas del Río National Airport) (Spanish: [ˈlasaɾo ˈkaɾdenas] ) (IATA: LZC, ICAO: MMLC) is an airport located in Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán,

Read more Mexico. It serves national air traffic for the city of Lázaro Cárdenas, offering flight training, executive, and general aviation activities. Operated by the state-owned Administración del Sistema Portuario Nacional (ASIPONA), it is named in honor of Mexican president Lázaro Cárdenas. It handled 5,447 passengers in 2020 and 1,945 passengers in 2021.Over the years, it has experienced intermittent service by regional airlines, offering domestic flights. Until 2021, Aeromar operated daily flights to Mexico City. The airport does not provide scheduled passenger public services. The closest airport that serves commercial flights is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport.

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Where is La Orilla located?

La Orilla is located in Michoacán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.9958 latitude, -102.2269 longitude.

What is the population of La Orilla?

La Orilla has a population of approximately 20,126 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
20,126
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Michoacán
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.9958, -102.2269

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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