Cultural region of Mexico
Geographical Region in States, Mexico
Tierra Caliente |
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Churumuco, a central area of the Tierra Caliente |
Location of Tierra Caliente in Mexico |
Country | Mexico |
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Tierra Caliente (Spanish for Hot Land) is a cultural and geographical region in southern Mexico that comprises some low-elevation areas of the states of Michoacán, Guerrero and Mexico. As the name suggests, the region is characterized by a hot climate. The overall precipitation is also low - around 600 mm/year, but can be as low as 400 mm in some low-lying areas of Michoacán and Guerrero.
Municipalities
Guerrero
State of Mexico (Edomex)
Michoacán:
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