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El Zapote, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Zapote is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 4,401. Elevation: 5,728 ft (1,746 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,401 Population 31/sq mi density
5,728 ft Elevation 1,746 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population4,401
Density31/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation5,728 ft (1,746 m)
Population4,401
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation5,728 ft (1,746 m)
Coordinates21.1144°, -102.8070°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (774 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Zapote

El Zapote is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 4,401. The city sits at an elevation of 5,728 feet (1,746 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 141 business establishments.

Income: El Zapote vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)141

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Zapote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,728 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,728 ft (1,746 m)
Area144.2 sq mi (373.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates21.1144°N, 102.8070°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 83 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 114 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 100 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 77 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 110 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 132 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 75 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 192 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 294 km
2021 Nora Category 1 275 km
2021 Rick Category 1 285 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 290 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 179 km
2011 Jova Category 2 255 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 258 km
1996 Boris Category 1 276 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 293 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 258 km
1992 Virgil Category 1 295 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 176 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 179 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 7.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 65°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in

El Zapote has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Zapote

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Braulio Rodriguez
Ignacio Zaragoza
J Jesus Gonza�Lez Gallo
Justo Sierra
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Niños Heroes
Sor Juana Ines De La Cruz
Potrero El
Rincon De San Lorenzo
Sebastian Lerdo De Tejada
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Radio Stations near El Zapote

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps

Museums in El Zapote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueologia E Historia Ayahualican
Museo del Señor del Encino

Farmers Markets in El Zapote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Nuevo

Stadiums & Teams in El Zapote

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Zapote

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguascalientes International AirportAGULarge Airport
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo GuayaberosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Ramón López VelardeSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Zapote

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santuario del Señor del Encino

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 Zapote

What is the population of El Zapote?

El Zapote has a population of 4,401 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 144.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Zapote?

El Zapote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in El Zapote?

El Zapote has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 141 business establishments in the area.

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