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Aguaje el Zapote, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Aguaje el Zapote is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 667. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

667 Population 2/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
72.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population667
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain72.2 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population667
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates15.7659°, -96.2603°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation72.2 inches (1,834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aguaje el Zapote

Aguaje el Zapote is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 667. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 21 business establishments.

Income: Aguaje el Zapote vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)21

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Aguaje el Zapote

Aguaje el Zapote has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 871 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 21.5° / 32° 2.2
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 22.1° / 32.1° 1.1
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 22.8° / 32.6° 0.5
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.8° 5.0
May 29°C / 84°F 24.9° / 33.2° 38.4
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 24.7° / 32.5° 208.0
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.6° 143.7
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.9° 177.4
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 24° / 32.4° 195.3
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 23.6° / 33° 89.9
Nov 28°C / 82°F 22.7° / 33.4° 7.2
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 21.4° / 32.3° 2.3
Aguaje el Zapote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.7659°N, 96.2603°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,517 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 79 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 30 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 150 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 14 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 150 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 66 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 146 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 65 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 55 km
Apr 11, 2018 57 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.5 134 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 61 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 82 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 110 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 35 km
Mar 5, 2025 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico M5.5 126 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 32 km
Apr 4, 1999 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.4 121 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km ESE of San Miguel Figueroa, Mexico M5.4 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 110 km
2024 John Category 3 238 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 21 km
2022 Bonnie Category 1 266 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 221 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 51 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 265 km
2006 John Category 2 272 km
1998 Lester Category 2 142 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 52 km
1997 Rick Category 1 32 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 251 km
1984 Boris Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 30 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 77 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 55 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 88 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 20 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
May 83°F (29°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in

Aguaje el Zapote has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Aguaje el Zapote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Parque Eco-arqueológico Copalita

Libraries in Aguaje el Zapote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca UMAR0.0

Farmers Markets in Aguaje el Zapote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Octubre
Mercado 12 de Octubre
Mercado 3 de Mayo
Mercado de artesanias de Santa Cruz Huatulco
Mercado El Calvario
Mercado local de Puerto Ángel
Mercado Organico de Huatulco

Hotels in Aguaje el Zapote

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel El Risco
Santuario

Restaurants in Aguaje el Zapote

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bien Agustín
Don Cheto
El Ancladero
La Palapa Snack-Bar
Restaurante

Gas Stations in Aguaje el Zapote

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #629343980

Airports Near Aguaje el Zapote

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Aguaje el Zapote

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aguaje el Zapote

What is the population of Aguaje el Zapote?

Aguaje el Zapote has a population of 667 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aguaje el Zapote?

Aguaje el Zapote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.

How is the job market in Aguaje el Zapote?

The job market in Aguaje el Zapote is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 21 business establishments in the area.

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