Tanhuato

Tanhuato
The main square in Tanhuato de Guerrero in 2006
Location of Tanhuato in Michoacán
Tanhuato
Location of Tanhuato in Mexico
Coordinates: 20°16′55″N 102°19′55″W / 20.28194°N 102.33194°W / 20.28194; -102.33194
Country Mexico
State Michoacán
Established10 December 1831
SeatTanhuato de Guerrero
Government
  PresidentHéctor Daniel Aranda Pérez
Area
  Total
228.732 km2 (88.314 sq mi)
Elevation
(of seat)
1,543 m (5,062 ft)
Population
 (2010 Census)
  Total
15,176
  Estimate 
(2015 Intercensal Survey)
15,352
  Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
  Seat
9,546
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)
Postal codes
59230–59244
Area code356
WebsiteOfficial website

Tanhuato is a municipality in the Mexican state of Michoacán. It is located approximately 135 kilometres (84 mi) northwest of the state capital of Morelia.