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Atzcala, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Atzcala is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 640. Elevation: 1,847 ft (563 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

640 Population 2/sq mi density
1,847 ft Elevation 563 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population640
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Population640
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Coordinates17.9777°, -99.6630°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,077 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atzcala

Atzcala is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 640. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet (563 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Atzcala vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Atzcala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,847 ft (563 m)
Area301.4 sq mi (780.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.9777°N, 99.6630°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,832 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 139 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 144 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 141 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 94 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 124 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 86 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 94 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 148 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 110 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 93 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 53 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 56 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 128 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 133 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 127 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 78 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 105 km
2024 John Category 3 77 km
2023 Otis Category 5 74 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 262 km
2021 Rick Category 2 241 km
2017 Max Category 1 161 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 207 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 294 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 249 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 241 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 109 km
1997 Rick Category 2 280 km
1996 Alma Category 2 290 km
1996 Boris Category 1 181 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 281 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 139 km
1984 Odile Category 2 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 87 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 140 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 133 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 114 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 87 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 111 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 88 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 126 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 147 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 147 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 126 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 135 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 160 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 170 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 172 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in

Atzcala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Atzcala

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 99.7 (Chilpancingo) - 99.7 FM - XHEPI-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 23 kbps
DSS RADIO 107.9 (Chilpancingo) - 107.9 FM - XHSCAS-FM - Digital con Sentido Social 106.3, A.C. - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 107.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
W RADIO 105.1 (Chilpancingo) - 105.1 FM - XHEZUM-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 105.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Atzcala

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

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 Atzcala

What is the population of Atzcala?

Atzcala has a population of 640 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 301.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atzcala?

Atzcala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in Atzcala?

The job market in Atzcala is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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