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Cañas, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Cañas is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,393. Elevation: 6,745 ft (2,056 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

1,393 Population 2/sq mi density
6,745 ft Elevation 2,056 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cañas

The Cañas River is a river in Nayarit and Sinaloa in Mexico.

People

Population1,393
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation6,745 ft (2,056 m)
Population1,393
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,745 ft (2,056 m)
Coordinates23.7423°, -103.2447°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation16.7 inches (423 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cañas

Cañas is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,393. The city sits at an elevation of 6,745 feet (2,056 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Cañas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cañas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,745 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,745 ft (2,056 m)
Area609.9 sq mi (1,579.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates23.7423°N, 103.2447°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 20, 2024.

Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 51 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 112 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 179 km
2018 Willa Category 3 245 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 151 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Cañas has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Libraries in Cañas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ARCHIVO HISTORICO0.0
Biblioteca Municipal (Rio Grande)0.0
Biblioteca Publica La Luz0.0

Farmers Markets in Cañas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Juárez

Airports Near Cañas

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ojitos de Santa Lucia 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 Cañas

What is the population of Cañas?

Cañas has a population of 1,393 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 609.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cañas?

Cañas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches.

How is the job market in Cañas?

The job market in Cañas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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