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Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Cañitas de Felipe Pescador is a small city in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 6,166. Elevation: 6,604 ft (2,013 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,166 Population 30/sq mi density
6,604 ft Elevation 2,013 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
15.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cañitas de Felipe Pescador

Cañitas de Felipe Pescador

Cañitas de Felipe Pescador is one of the 58 municipalities in the state of Zacatecas, Mexico. It is located in the northern part of Zacatecas and is bounded by the municipalities of Río Grande, Villa de Cos, and Fresnillo. The municipality covers a total surface area of 482 square kilometres (186 sq mi).

People

Population6,166
Density30/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation6,604 ft (2,013 m)
Population6,166
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation6,604 ft (2,013 m)
Coordinates23.6068°, -102.7263°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.1 inches (384 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cañitas de Felipe Pescador

Cañitas de Felipe Pescador is a small city in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 6,166. The city sits at an elevation of 6,604 feet (2,013 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 197 business establishments.

Income: Cañitas de Felipe Pescador vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)197

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cañitas de Felipe Pescador enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,604 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,604 ft (2,013 m)
Area204.7 sq mi (530.3 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates23.6068°N, 102.7263°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 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 M4.2 101 km
Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 71 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 3 222 km
2018 Willa Category 1 291 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 188 km
1994 Rosa Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
August 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
October 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in

Cañitas de Felipe Pescador has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cañitas de Felipe Pescador

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Preparatoria
Escuela Primaria Carlos A. Carrillo
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Radio Stations near Cañitas de Felipe Pescador

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
STEREO FRESNILLO 91.1 (Fresnillo) - 91.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 91.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
W RADIO 94.3 (Fresnillo) - 94.3 FM - XHPFRZ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Fresnillo, Zacatecas 94.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 107.9 (Fresnillo) - 107.9 FM - XHEMA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas américa, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 1020 (Cañitas de Felipe Pescador) - 1020 AM - XECCCG-AM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas 1020 am, am MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Cañitas de Felipe Pescador

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Cañitas de Felipe Pescador

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport
Ojitos de Santa Lucia AirportSmall Airport
Salitral de Carrera 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 Cañitas de Felipe Pescador

What is the population of Cañitas de Felipe Pescador?

Cañitas de Felipe Pescador has a population of 6,166 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 204.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cañitas de Felipe Pescador?

Cañitas de Felipe Pescador enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches.

How is the job market in Cañitas de Felipe Pescador?

The job market in Cañitas de Felipe Pescador is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 197 business establishments in the area.

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