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Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 962. Elevation: 5,833 ft (1,778 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

962 Population 26/sq mi density
5,833 ft Elevation 1,778 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population962
Density26/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation5,833 ft (1,778 m)
Population962
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation5,833 ft (1,778 m)
Coordinates17.9654°, -96.8311°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation10.8 inches (275 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza

Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 962. The city sits at an elevation of 5,833 feet (1,778 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,833 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,833 ft (1,778 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates17.9654°N, 96.8311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

242 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 79 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 129 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 101 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 38 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 94 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 149 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 123 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 85 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 122 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 51 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 83 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 96 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 129 km
Sep 2, 2016 6 km SE of Yaxe, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 53 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 241 km
2024 John Category 3 267 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 234 km
2021 Grace Category 3 294 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 228 km
2017 Katia Category 1 294 km
2017 Max Category 1 261 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 199 km
2010 Karl Category 3 104 km
2007 Dean Category 2 282 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 282 km
2005 Stan Category 1 216 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 233 km
1997 Rick Category 2 231 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 127 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 140 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 158 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 160 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 173 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 185 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
May 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 13.5 in
July 74°F (24°C) 16.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 14.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 15.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 8.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.0") and March the driest (1.5").

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Museums in Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maria Sabina’s House

Libraries in Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Asunción0.0

Farmers Markets in Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Erasto Pineda

Airports Near Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza

What is the population of Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza?

Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza has a population of 962 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza?

Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.

How is the job market in Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza?

Cuyamecalco Villa de Zaragoza has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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