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El Zapote, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

El Zapote is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,052. Elevation: 6,178 ft (1,883 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,052 Population 1/sq mi density
6,178 ft Elevation 1,883 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
15.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,052
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain15.8 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation6,178 ft (1,883 m)
Population1,052
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,178 ft (1,883 m)
Coordinates21.7356°, -101.0491°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation15.8 inches (402 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Zapote

El Zapote is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,052. The city sits at an elevation of 6,178 feet (1,883 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: El Zapote vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Zapote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,178 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,178 ft (1,883 m)
Area1,720.4 sq mi (4,455.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.7356°N, 101.0491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 27, 2006.

Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 135 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gert (1993).

Year Name Category Closest
1993 Gert Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in

El Zapote has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near El Zapote

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W Radio San Luis Potosí - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 100.1, 100.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Candela (San Luis Potosí) - 94.1 FM - XHRASA-FM - Cadena RASA - San Luis Potosí, SL 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3
MAS FM 99.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 2000s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 94.7 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí - MP3 128 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM (Ciudad Valles) - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí - MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 103.9 FM - XHEWA-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
100.1 W Radio (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Azteka Radio (Ciudad Fernández) - Online - Ciudad Fernández, San Luis Potosí - MP3 128 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM (Ciudad Valles) - 102.9 FM - Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí - MP3 320 kbps
XHNB-FM "Amor 95.3" San Luis Potosi, SL musica romantica, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio banda, cumbia MP3 128 kbps
XHQK-FM 98.5 "La Comadre" San Luis Potosi, SL grupera, san luis potosi AAC+ 48 kbps
Azteka Radio San Luis Potosí - MP3 128 kbps
MIX San Luis Potosí - 98.5 FM - XHQK-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Buenavista Radio 102.9 FM San Luis Potosí - MP3 320 kbps
Trión San Luis - 90.1 FM - XHSMR-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 95.3 (San Luis Potosí) - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 95.3 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
FACTOR 96.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.1 FM - XHOB-FM - MG Comunicación - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.9 (San Luis Potosí) - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - Global Media - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 96.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Imagen (San Luis Potosí) - 103.1 FM - XHEPO-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.1, 103.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Ke Buena San Luis Potosí - 105.7 FM - XHBM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 105.7, 105.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Amor San Luis Potosí - 95.3 FM - XHNB-FM - Grupo ACIR - San Luis Potosí, SL 95.3, 95.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 102.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM (Rioverde) - 91.7 FM - Rioverde, San Luis Potosí - AAC+ 128 kbps
Espectacular 91.7 FM San Luis Potosí - AAC+ 128 kbps
VOX Love Station San Luis Potosí - 96.9 FM - XHOD-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Luis Potosí - 102.1 FM - XHESL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 102.1 fm, contemporary hits AAC+ 64 kbps
Cielos Abiertos 94.7 FM bible, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor San Luis Potosí - 90.9 FM - XHWZ-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 90.9 fm, aquí nomás AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (San Luis Potosí) - 100.1 FM - XHPM-FM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Q San Luis Potosí 95.7 FM banda, globalmedia MP3 128 kbps
Más FM (San Luis Potosí) - 99.3 FM - XHTL-FM - MG Radio - San Luis Potosí, SL 1970s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 San Luis Potosí - 540 AM - XEWA-AM - GlobalMedia - San Luis Potosí, SL 103.9, 103.9 fm MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in El Zapote

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near El Zapote

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Ponciano Arriaga International AirportSLPMedium Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Jaralito-Small Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip-Small 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 Zapote

What is the population of El Zapote?

El Zapote has a population of 1,052 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,720.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Zapote?

El Zapote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.8 inches.

How is the job market in El Zapote?

The job market in El Zapote is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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