Sign In Register

Emiliano Zapata, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Emiliano Zapata is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,339. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,339 Population 6/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

Discover Emiliano Zapata, Mexico

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population1,339
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population1,339
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates19.3847°, -104.9658°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,048 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Emiliano Zapata

Emiliano Zapata is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,339. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Emiliano Zapata vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Emiliano Zapata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area243.2 sq mi (629.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.3847°N, 104.9658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

368 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 8, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 88 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 114 km
Dec 11, 1995 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.4 74 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 84 km
Jun 7, 2016 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M6.3 116 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 85 km
Dec 11, 1995 106 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.1 106 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 88 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 60 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 6 km
Dec 11, 1995 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 84 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 79 km
May 7, 2016 115 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 119 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 13 km
Jan 10, 2020 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 107 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 108 km
Jun 7, 2016 95 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.5 101 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

54 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Flossie (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 242 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 237 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 97 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 172 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 182 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 203 km
2021 Rick Category 1 294 km
2021 Nora Category 1 47 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 93 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 20 km
2018 Willa Category 5 234 km
2017 Dora Category 2 269 km
2016 Newton Category 1 278 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 4 km
2015 Dolores Category 1 276 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 141 km
2014 Odile Category 4 224 km
2014 Polo Category 1 277 km
2013 Erick Category 1 101 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 112 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 88 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 63 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 113 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 80 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 144 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 114 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 69 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 138 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 142 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in

Emiliano Zapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in February to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (0.1").

View full weather details →

Schools in Emiliano Zapata

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Libertad
Vicente Guerrero
Union y Progreso
View full schools details →

Hotels in Emiliano Zapata

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Refugio

Restaurants in Emiliano Zapata

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Loma
La Terraza
Pollos Carlos

Stadiums & Teams in Emiliano Zapata

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Emiliano Zapata

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Chamela AirportSmall Airport
Costalegre AirportSmall Airport
Cuixmala AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria III AirportSmall Airport
Las Alamandas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Emiliano Zapata

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Ntra. Sra. del Perpetuo Socorro

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Emiliano Zapata.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Emiliano Zapata

What is the population of Emiliano Zapata?

Emiliano Zapata has a population of 1,339 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 243.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Emiliano Zapata?

Emiliano Zapata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches.

How is the job market in Emiliano Zapata?

The job market in Emiliano Zapata is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Emiliano Zapata with another city: