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Apulco, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Apulco is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,526. Elevation: 5,889 ft (1,795 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,526 Population 3/sq mi density
5,889 ft Elevation 1,795 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Apulco

Apulco is a city in the Mexican state of Zacatecas.
The city serves as the administrative center for the surrounding municipality of Apulco. Apulco had a 2005 census population of 1,453 people.

People

Population1,526
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation5,889 ft (1,795 m)
Population1,526
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,889 ft (1,795 m)
Coordinates21.3878°, -102.6820°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (701 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Apulco

Apulco is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,526. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet (1,795 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Apulco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Apulco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,889 ft (1,795 m)
Area597.9 sq mi (1,548.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates21.3878°N, 102.6820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 111 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 132 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 108 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 141 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 136 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 105 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 213 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 282 km
2021 Nora Category 1 295 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 204 km
2011 Jova Category 2 280 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 244 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 192 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Apulco has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Apulco

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ignacio Ramirez
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Ostotan
Salvador Novo
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Radio Stations near Apulco

40 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ALTERNATIVA 98 98.1 (Aguascalientes) - 98.1 FM - XHNM-FM - Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 98.1 fm, adult alternative MP3 160 kbps
Stereorey: 100.9 FM - Aguascalientes, México. La Máxima Dimensión del Radio. 100.9 fm, adult AAC 32 kbps
RADIO BI 88.7 (Aguascalientes) - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 88.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3
100.9 Stereorey (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 100.9 fm, aguascalientes AAC 32 kbps
94.5 Radio UAA (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 94.5 fm, aguascalientes MP3 192 kbps
LA MEXICANA 91.3 (Aguascalientes) - 91.3 FM - XHPLA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 91.3 fm, aguascalientes AAC+ 32 kbps
Magia 101 (Aguascalientes) - 101.7 FM - XHUNO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3
La Poderosa (Aguascalientes) - 107.7 FM - XHYZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG 107.7, 107.7 fm MP3
STEREOREY 100.9 (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 100.9 fm, aguascalientes AAC 32 kbps
La Grande de Tabasco (Villahermosa) - 89.7 FM - XHVX-FM - Grupo VX - Villahermosa, TB 89.7, 89.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
La Ranchera (Aguascalientes) - 106.1 FM - XHLTZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, AG 106.1, 106.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
AMOR ES 104.5 (Aguascalientes) - 104.5 FM - XHDC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 104.5 fm, 80s en español MP3 80 kbps
Mega FM (Tenosique) -102.9 FM - XHTQE-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Tenosique, TB #90s, 102.9 MP3 128 kbps
Mega FM (Villahermosa) - 94.9 FM - XHTVH-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, TB #90s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
Calvillo FM 101.3 1930s, 1940s MP3
99.7 Radio Ranchito (Calvillo) - 99.7 FM - XHPLVI-FM - Grupo ULTRA México - Calvillo, Aguascalientes 99.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3 128 kbps
Hasta que el Cuerpo Aguante Radio (Aguascalientes) - Online - Aguascalientes, AG aguascalientes, bolero MP3 64 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 93.7 (Aguascalientes) - 93.7 FM - XHAGT-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalienteas, Aguascalientes 93.7 fm, aguascalientes AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Aguascalientes - 93.7 FM - XHAGT-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalienteas, AG 93.7, 93.7 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
Amor Es (Aguascalientes) - 104.5 FM - XHDC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 104.5 fm, 80s en español MP3 80 kbps
RADIO BI - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 88.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3
LA KALIENTE 102.9 (Aguascalientes) - 102.9 FM - XHEY-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 102.9 fm, aguascalientes MP3 40 kbps
LA SANMARQUEÑA 100.1 (Aguascalientes) - 100.1 FM - XHARZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 100.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3 96 kbps
La ranchera 97.3 MP3 64 kbps
LA RANCHERA 106.1 (Aguascalientes) - 106.1 FM - XHLTZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 106.1 fm, aguascalientes MP3 128 kbps
La ranchera MP3 64 kbps
EXA FM 97.3 (Aguascalientes) - 97.3 FM - XHAGC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 97.3 fm, aguascalientes AAC+ 64 kbps
CAXCÁN FM 95.1 (Jalpa) - 95.1 FM - XHJRS-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jalpa, Zacatecas 95.1 fm, américa AAC+ 80 kbps
Radio UAA 94.5 FM MP3 192 kbps
Radio Universidad (UAA) (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes 94.5 fm, aguascalientes MP3 192 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Tabasco) - 94.1 FM - XHHGR-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Villahermosa, TB 94.1, 94.1 fm AAC
Radio fórmula (Tabasco) - 94.1 FM [Villahermosa, Tabasco] music, news AAC
Lobos - 103.5 FM [Hermosillo, Sonora] music MP3 128 kbps
Lobos - 95.5 FM [Zacatecas, Zacatecas] music MP3 128 kbps
La Grande de Tabasco - 89.7 FM - XHVX-FM - Grupo VX - Comalcalco / Villahermosa, TB 89.7, 89.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
RADIO RANCHITO 99.7 (Calvillo) - 99.7 FM - XHPLVI-FM - Grupo ULTRA México - Calvillo, Aguascalientes 99.7 fm, aguascalientes MP3 128 kbps
Lobos - 94.1 FM [Durango, Durango] music MP3 128 kbps
Lobos - 97.3 FM [Los Mochis, Sinaloa] music MP3 128 kbps
CALVILLO FM 101.3 (Calvillo) - 101.3 FM - XHSCCH-FM - Comunicar para Ayudar, A.C. - Calvillo, Aguascalientes 101.3 fm, aguascalientes MP3
Lobos - 88.7 FM [Gómez Palacio, Durango] music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Apulco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueologia E Historia Ayahualican
Museo de la Ciudad

Libraries in Apulco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Ciudad0.0

Farmers Markets in Apulco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abarrotes JIGO
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal Jalostotitlñan
Mercado Nuevo

Stadiums & Teams in Apulco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Apulco

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
Aeródromo GuayaberosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Ramón López VelardeSmall Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
Insurgente Marcos Escobedo AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Apulco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Señor de la Ascensión

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 Apulco

What is the population of Apulco?

Apulco has a population of 1,526 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 597.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Apulco?

Apulco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.

How is the job market in Apulco?

The job market in Apulco is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

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