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Francisco Zarco, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

Francisco Zarco is a small town in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 2,664. Elevation: 1,102 ft (336 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2,664 Population 345/sq mi density
1,102 ft Elevation 336 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
12.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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People

Population2,664
Density345/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Population2,664
Population Density345 / sq mi
Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Coordinates32.0950°, -116.5719°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation12.1 inches (306 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Francisco Zarco

Francisco Zarco is a small town in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 2,664. The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet (336 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Francisco Zarco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Francisco Zarco

Francisco Zarco has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Feb (0°C), the coldest is Feb (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 140 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 25.0
Francisco Zarco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 314 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates32.0950°N, 116.5719°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10,565 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 122 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 136 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 92 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 120 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 148 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 144 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 126 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 147 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 141 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 122 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 129 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 140 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 80 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 123 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 54 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 97 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 146 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 136 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 105 km
Jun 10, 2016 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1862 S. CALIFORNIA Eruption + Earthquake 1.2 m 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 152 km
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CEDAR 268,362 96 km
2007 HARRIS 90,443 64 km
2003 MINE/OTAY 37,232 64 km
2006 HORSE 16,659 70 km
2020 VALLEY 16,517 72 km
1996 OTAY 322 12,238 62 km
2001 VIEJAS 10,942 80 km
1995 SYCAMORE 9,626 59 km
1995 EL MONTE 8,482 93 km
2016 BORDER 3 7,958 57 km
1985 MILLER 7,809 75 km
2013 CHARIOT 7,250 93 km
1995 BUTTERFIELD 7,165 95 km
1993 EAGLE 5,784 100 km
2021 SOUTHERN 5,525 99 km
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 61 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 75 km
1989 THING 2 4,650 87 km
1999 LAGUNA 100 4,586 91 km
2022 BORDER 32 4,530 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in Wettest
March 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in

Francisco Zarco has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 54°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Francisco Zarco

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Curso Comunitario
Enrique C. Rebsamen
Francisco Zarco
Revolucion
Secundaria General Num. 40
Telesecundaria Numero 97
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Radio Stations near Francisco Zarco

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO ZION 540 (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, Baja California 540 am, am MP3 96 kbps
104.5 Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, Baja California 104.5 fm, 80s en español AAC 149 kbps
LA PODEROSA 860 (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California 860 am, am MP3 128 kbps
RADIO LATINA 104.5 (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, Baja California 104.5 fm, 80s en español AAC 147 kbps
AMOR MÍO 92.9 (Ensenada) - 92.9 FM - XHFZO-FM - Grupo Uzivra - Ensenada, Baja California 92.9 fm, amor mío MP3 96 kbps
Adictiva Radio (Ensenada) - 100.3 FM - XHDX-FM - Esquina 32 - Ensenada, Baja California 100.3 fm, adictiva radio MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (Ensenada) - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California 104.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
LA RANCHERITA 89.1 (Ensenada) - 89.1 FM - XHEPF-FM - Radio Cadena Enciso (RCE) - Ensenada, Baja California 89.1 fm, américa MP3
Adictiva Radio (Tijuana) - 98.9 FM - XHMORE-FM - Esquina 32 - Tijuana, Baja California 98.9 fm, adictiva radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, Baja California 104.5 fm, américa AAC+ 40 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 90.7 (Tijuana) - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, Baja California 90.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Globo 99.3 (Tijuana) - 99.3 FM - XHOCL-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, Baja California 99.3 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 106.9 FM deportes, entretenimiento AAC 32 kbps
More FM 98.9 (US) rock AAC+ 192 kbps
Chililines Radio música retro MP3 128 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 950 (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California 950 am, am AAC

Museums in Francisco Zarco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aires De Lavanda
Caracol Science Museum
Historical Archives of the City
Museo de Historia de Ensenada
Museo de la Vid y el Vino
Museum of Regional History of Ensenada
Old Customs House
Russian Museum

Farmers Markets in Francisco Zarco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Los Globos
Los Globos
Mayorista Ambar
Mayorista Ambar
Mercado Negro
Mercado Negro

Hotels in Francisco Zarco

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Endémico
Rancho La Bellota

Restaurants in Francisco Zarco

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elíseo
Familia Samarin

Gas Stations in Francisco Zarco

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Breweries in Francisco Zarco

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Transpeninsular

Airports Near Francisco Zarco

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International AirportTIJLarge Airport
San Diego International AirportSANLarge Airport
Brown Field Municipal AirportSDMMedium Airport
Ensenada International Airport / El Ciprés Air BaseESEMedium Airport
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey FieldNZYMedium Airport
Arroyo de Agua Grande AirportSmall Airport
Emory Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Gillespie FieldSEESmall Airport
Jacumba AirportSmall Airport
John Nichols Field AirportSmall Airport
La Grulla AirportSmall Airport
La Rumorosa AirstripSmall Airport
La Uva AirportSmall Airport
Lansing Empire Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive AirportMYFSmall Airport
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field)NRSSmall Airport
On the Rocks AirportSmall Airport
Rancho las Juntas AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Sandoval AirstripSmall Airport
Rancho Santa Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Real del Castillo AirstripSmall Airport
Reider Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Rough Acres Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Sierra Juárez AirstripSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 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 Francisco Zarco

What is the population of Francisco Zarco?

Francisco Zarco has a population of 2,664 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 345 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Francisco Zarco?

Francisco Zarco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.1 inches.

How is the job market in Francisco Zarco?

The job market in Francisco Zarco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

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