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Benito García (El Zorrillo), Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

Benito García (El Zorrillo) is a small city in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 6,598. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,598 Population 33/sq mi density
423 ft Elevation 129 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
10.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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People

Population6,598
Density33/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Population6,598
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Coordinates31.6711°, -116.5114°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation10.6 inches (269 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Benito García (El Zorrillo)

Benito García (El Zorrillo) is a small city in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 6,598. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 211 business establishments.

Income: Benito García (El Zorrillo) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)211

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Benito García (El Zorrillo)

Benito García (El Zorrillo) has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Feb (0°C), the coldest is Feb (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 140 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.0
Benito García (El Zorrillo) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates31.6711°N, 116.5114°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8,612 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 134 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 128 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 133 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 146 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 147 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 137 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 133 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 140 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 66 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 130 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 31 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 120 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 135 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 139 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 139 km
Feb 18, 2011 17km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.1 143 km
Sep 19, 2009 7km WNW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 141 km
Feb 19, 2008 14km NW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.0 141 km
Feb 7, 2003 74km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.0 95 km
Feb 12, 2008 13km SSE of Puebla, B.C., MX M5.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Nora (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Nora Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Quintin Volcanic Field (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 143 km
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BORDER 8 (1,688 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 BORDER 8 1,688 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in

Benito García (El Zorrillo) has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Benito García (El Zorrillo)

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Benito Jui�Rez
Benito Jui�Rez
Curso Comunitario Migrante
Curso Comunitario
El Pipila
Ignacio Allende
Juan Escutia
Mixtecalt
Secundaria Num. 112
Sentimientos de La Nacion
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Radio Stations near Benito García (El Zorrillo)

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AMOR MÍO 92.9 (Ensenada) - 92.9 FM - XHFZO-FM - Grupo Uzivra - Ensenada, Baja California 92.9 fm, amor mío MP3 96 kbps
Adictiva Radio (Ensenada) - 100.3 FM - XHDX-FM - Esquina 32 - Ensenada, Baja California 100.3 fm, adictiva radio MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (Ensenada) - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California 104.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
LA RANCHERITA 89.1 (Ensenada) - 89.1 FM - XHEPF-FM - Radio Cadena Enciso (RCE) - Ensenada, Baja California 89.1 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Benito García (El Zorrillo)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Caracol Science Museum
Historical Archives of the City
Museo de Historia de Ensenada
Museum of Regional History of Ensenada
Old Customs House

Farmers Markets in Benito García (El Zorrillo)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Los Globos
Los Globos
Mayorista Ambar
Mayorista Ambar
Mercado Negro
Mercado Negro

Theme Parks in Benito García (El Zorrillo)

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las Cañadas

Breweries in Benito García (El Zorrillo)

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Transpeninsular

Stadiums & Teams in Benito García (El Zorrillo)

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Airports Near Benito García (El Zorrillo)

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air BaseESEMedium Airport
Arroyo de Agua Grande AirportSmall Airport
Ejido Eréndira AirportSmall Airport
La Grulla AirportSmall Airport
La Uva AirportSmall Airport
Llano Colorado AirstripSmall Airport
Punta Colonet AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sandoval AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Real del Castillo AirstripSmall Airport
Sierra Juárez AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 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 Benito García (El Zorrillo)

What is the population of Benito García (El Zorrillo)?

Benito García (El Zorrillo) has a population of 6,598 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 202.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Benito García (El Zorrillo)?

Benito García (El Zorrillo) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches.

How is the job market in Benito García (El Zorrillo)?

The job market in Benito García (El Zorrillo) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 211 business establishments in the area.

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