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El Zapotal, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

El Zapotal is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,385. Elevation: 2,067 ft (630 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1,385 Population 0/sq mi density
2,067 ft Elevation 630 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
85.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About El Zapotal

El Zapotal

El Zapotal is a Totonac archaeological site located in the Ignacio de la Llave Municipality in Veracruz, Mexico. It contains the ruins of a Totonac city that flourished from 600 to 900 CE, during what archaeologists call the Classical Period.

People

Population1,385
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain85.9 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Population1,385
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Coordinates16.7499°, -91.4419°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation85.9 inches (2,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Zapotal

El Zapotal is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,385. The city sits at an elevation of 2,067 feet (630 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: El Zapotal vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Zapotal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,067 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Area5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.7499°N, 91.4419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"
126% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 135 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 121 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 89 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 130 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 97 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 31 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 93 km
May 6, 2023 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico M5.0 141 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 123 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 124 km
Jan 11, 2025 8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.9 140 km
Jan 11, 2013 4 km NW of San Juan Atitán, Guatemala M4.9 145 km
Feb 9, 2010 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M4.9 130 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km SSW of Nueva América, Mexico M4.9 137 km
Jul 14, 2019 10 km SE of San Luis Ixcán, Guatemala M4.8 123 km
Mar 18, 2021 1 km WNW of La Libertad, Guatemala M4.8 145 km
Mar 28, 2006 7 km NNW of Chiantla, Guatemala M4.8 148 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 97 km
Mar 6, 1995 5 km ESE of El Pacayal, Mexico M4.8 144 km
Mar 31, 1997 2 km NE of La Concordia, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Earl (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Earl Category 1 280 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 269 km
2010 Richard Category 1 249 km
2007 Dean Category 3 290 km
2001 Iris Category 3 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 13.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 12.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 14.3 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 9.7 in
November 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in
December 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in

El Zapotal has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near El Zapotal

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOOM FM 91.5 (Cintalapa) - 91.5 FM - XHCCAG-FM - Cadena Boom FM - Cintalapa, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps

Airports Near El Zapotal

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
Cuarto Pueblo AirportSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Flore del Norte AirportSmall Airport
Ixquisis AirportSmall Airport
Los Angeles AirstripSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Tenosique AirportSmall Airport
Yalcok 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 El Zapotal

What is the population of El Zapotal?

El Zapotal has a population of 1,385 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,900.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Zapotal?

El Zapotal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Zapotal?

The job market in El Zapotal is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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