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Ciénega de Zimatlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Ciénega de Zimatlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 2,753. Elevation: 4,925 ft (1,501 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,753 Population 6/sq mi density
4,925 ft Elevation 1,501 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Ciénega de Zimatlán

Ciénega de Zimatlán is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 25.52 km2.
It is part of the Zimatlán District in the west of the Valles Centrales Region.

People

Population2,753
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation4,925 ft (1,501 m)
Population2,753
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,925 ft (1,501 m)
Coordinates16.8930°, -96.7673°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ciénega de Zimatlán

Ciénega de Zimatlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 2,753. The city sits at an elevation of 4,925 feet (1,501 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 88 business establishments.

Income: Ciénega de Zimatlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)88

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ciénega de Zimatlán

Ciénega de Zimatlán has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F 8.8° / — 1.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F 10.6° / — 4.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F 11.9° / — 16.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F 14.1° / — 43.6
May 0°C / 32°F 15.6° / — 84.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F 16.3° / — 144.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F 15.4° / — 134.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F 15.2° / — 152.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F 15.3° / — 140.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F 13.3° / — 50.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F 10.4° / — 4.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F 8.7° / — 0.4
Ciénega de Zimatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,925 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,925 ft (1,501 m)
Area475.8 sq mi (1,232.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates16.8930°N, 96.7673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,194 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 94 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 138 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 141 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 123 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 121 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 147 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 123 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 126 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 59 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 120 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 112 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 99 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 150 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 86 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 87 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 164 km
2024 John Category 3 225 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 117 km
2017 Max Category 1 228 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 105 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 288 km
2010 Karl Category 3 223 km
2005 Stan Category 1 274 km
1998 Lester Category 2 266 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 133 km
1997 Rick Category 2 112 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 10 138 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 122 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 118 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 100 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
August 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Ciénega de Zimatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Ciénega de Zimatlán

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Ciénega de Zimatlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Juárez
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Frontispicio Facultad de Medicina
Galeria Alter
Galeria Altertnativa y Diseño Larimar
La Máquina. Taller De Arte Gráfico
Museo Belber Jiménez
Museo Comunitario
Museo de arte contemporáneo de Oaxaca
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo
Museo De Arte Prehispanico De Mexico Rufino Tamayo
Museo de Ferrocarril de Oaxaca
Museo de Filatelía
Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca
Museo de la Basilica de la Soledad
Museo de la Milpa
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños (MUPO)
Museo del Sitio de Monte Albán
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil De Oaxaca
Noel Cayetano Arte Contemporáneo
Observatorio Astronómico Municipal "Canuto Muñoz Mares"
Planetario Nundehui
Planetario Nundehui
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum
Zapote Negro Estudio Grafico

Libraries in Ciénega de Zimatlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca0.0
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca0.0
Andrés Henestrosa0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente0.0
Biblioteca Benito Juárez0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade0.0
Biblioteca de investigación Juan de Córdova0.0
Biblioteca del Ferrocarril0.0
Biblioteca ICE0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Margarita Maza de Juárez0.0
Biblioteca Trinidad Carreño0.0
bibloca0.0
bibloca0.0
Hemeroteca Pública de Oaxaca Néstor Sánchez Hernández0.0
INEGI0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas de Oaxaca0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ciénega de Zimatlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
LA MERCED
LA MERCED
Mercado Alarii
Mercado Aurora
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de artesanias José Perfecto García
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de La Merced
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Gastronomico de Zaachila
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Margarita Maza de Juárez
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico y Artesanal Pochote Progreso
Mercado Renovación
Mercado Sanchez Pascuas
Mercado Túristico Municipal "La Asunción"
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado zonal la Cascada
Mercado Zonal La Noria
Mercado Zonal Las Flores
November 20th Market
Pasillo de Humo
Pasillo de Humo
Pochote Xochimilco
Pochote Xochimilco

Breweries in Ciénega de Zimatlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma
Deposito de Cerveza
Deposito de Cerveza

Stadiums & Teams in Ciénega de Zimatlán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ciénega de Zimatlán

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ciénega de Zimatlán

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón
Grupo Cuatro de Alcohólicos Anónimos
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación. Zona 1. Villa de Zaachila

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 Ciénega de Zimatlán

What is the population of Ciénega de Zimatlán?

Ciénega de Zimatlán has a population of 2,753 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 475.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ciénega de Zimatlán?

Ciénega de Zimatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ciénega de Zimatlán?

The job market in Ciénega de Zimatlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 88 business establishments in the area.

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