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Brisas de Zicatela, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Brisas de Zicatela is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 9,771. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,771 Population 56/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population9,771
Density56/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population9,771
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates15.8369°, -97.0419°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (885 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Brisas de Zicatela

Brisas de Zicatela is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 9,771. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 313 business establishments.

Income: Brisas de Zicatela vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)313

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Brisas de Zicatela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area173.3 sq mi (448.8 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates15.8369°N, 97.0419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,927 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 27 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 111 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 147 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 117 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 111 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 137 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 110 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 80 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 101 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 100 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 150 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 89 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 28 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 140 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 107 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 20 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 62 km
2024 John Category 3 161 km
2023 Otis Category 5 270 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 50 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 263 km
2017 Max Category 1 220 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 16 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 191 km
2006 John Category 3 234 km
1998 Lester Category 2 149 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 22 km
1997 Rick Category 2 18 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 249 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 229 km
1984 Boris Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 10 111 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 142 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 145 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 147 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 21 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 111 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 106 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 103 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in

Brisas de Zicatela has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Brisas de Zicatela

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESCUELA PRIMARIA SOR JUANA INÉS DE LA CRUZ
Escuela Primaria Rural Federal Manuel Sabino Crespo
Escuela Secundaria General Juana de Asbaje
Escuela primaria Tierra y Libertad
Clases de surf Puertosurf Lessons
Escuela Primaria Formal 1972 Año De Juarez
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Farmers Markets in Brisas de Zicatela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Zicatela

Hotels in Brisas de Zicatela

37 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aloe Cabañas
Casa Bela
Casa Daikiri
Casa de Olas
Casa Ita Surf
Casa Nando
Casa Terranova
Casamar Suites
Casasuna
Chaak Hostal
Ennea
Frida Paradise
Gallo de Mar
Hostal playa suave
Hotel Bigu
Hotel Brisas del Sol
Hotel Casa Pridda
Hotel DC, Brisas de Zicatela
Hotel Juquilita Punta Zicatela
Hotel la Punta Rooms
Hotel Palapas Tortuga
Hotel Palma Real
Hotel Punta Zicatela
Hotel San Martin
Hotel Vida Mar
Hotel Zanzíbar
Punta Mayia
Punta zicatela
Quinta Risas del Sol
San martin
Santa Cruz
Suites & Hotel Punta Esmeralda
Tierra de Artistas
Valhalla Beach House
Villa Casalet
Villas Ndaaya
Xima-jo

Restaurants in Brisas de Zicatela

39 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A la burguer
Alivo
Amoki Jr
AMOKI Restaurante
Barrio Café
Cactus
Cocina Economica
Comedor Económico La Punta
Dan's Café Deluxe
El Ché-Bichero
El Salvador
Enna
Food market La Punta
Hector the Protector
Hostal One Love
Jugueria La Dulce Vida
La chula
La Punta Restautante
Latin food
Layla´s Beach Burgers
Lychee Thai food
Monchi Station
Mundaka
Mundaka
Ohanna
Paulie's Fandango
Piyoli
Pizzeria Il salento
Pizzeria Il Salento
Punta Puerto
Restaurant Doña Claudia
Sabor a costa
Selma
Taqueria uno y mas
The Thai Garden
Tlayudas Oaxaqueñas Los Primos
Wagwan Rasta
Xocoyo
Zicachela

Cafes in Brisas de Zicatela

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Ole
El Bejuco
Kelly Cafe
Malagua Café Breakfast

Cinemas in Brisas de Zicatela

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Zicatela

Clinics in Brisas de Zicatela

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Salud
Casa de Salud El Malucano
Centro de salud Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas
Centro de Salud de Zicatela
Consultorio Médico
MX #12381056826

Dentists in Brisas de Zicatela

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Dental

Gyms in Brisas de Zicatela

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

one love acroyoga studio

Breweries in Brisas de Zicatela

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nodo Brewhaus

Airports Near Brisas de Zicatela

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport
Tututepec AirportSmall 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 Brisas de Zicatela

What is the population of Brisas de Zicatela?

Brisas de Zicatela has a population of 9,771 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 173.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brisas de Zicatela?

Brisas de Zicatela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Brisas de Zicatela?

The job market in Brisas de Zicatela is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 313 business establishments in the area.

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