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General Zaragoza, Mexico

Nuevo León · Mexico

General Zaragoza is a small town in Nuevo León, Mexico with a population of 1,941. Elevation: 4,518 ft (1,377 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

1,941 Population 1/sq mi density
4,518 ft Elevation 1,377 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About General Zaragoza

General Zaragoza

General Zaragoza is a municipality and town of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is located in the south-eastern part of the state. In 2023, Zaragoza was designated a Pueblo Mágico by the Mexican government, recognizing its cultural and historical importance. The town is at 23°58′25″N 99°46′23″W. The municipality has a total area of 508 square miles (1,315 km2) and had a population of 6,282 in 2020. Most of the population lives in the town of Zaragoza. The elevation of Zaragoza is 4,520 feet (1,379 m). Zaragoza is bordered by Aramberri, on the south and east by Hidalgo, Tamaulipas, and on the west by Doctor Arroyo.

People

Population1,941
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Population1,941
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Coordinates23.9732°, -99.7723°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNuevo León
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (517 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About General Zaragoza

General Zaragoza is a small town in Mexico (Nuevo León) with a population of 1,941. The city sits at an elevation of 4,518 feet (1,377 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: General Zaragoza vs Mexico

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Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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General Zaragoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 299 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,518 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Area2,761.7 sq mi (7,152.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.9732°N, 99.7723°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.35"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 104 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 113 km
Apr 6, 2004 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 104 km
Jul 30, 1992 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico M4.3 81 km
May 29, 2012 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 107 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 74 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 60 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 91 km
2005 Emily Category 3 158 km
2003 Erika Category 1 259 km
2000 Keith Category 1 245 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 121 km
1983 Barry Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in Warmest
July 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in

General Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and November the driest (0.5").

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Schools in General Zaragoza

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Jonás García García
Escuela José de los Blancos
Escuela Primaria "General Ignacio Zaragoza"
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Airports Near General Zaragoza

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(DELETE)Cedros MineSmall Airport
Aramberri AirportSmall Airport
El Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Ganaderia Veintiuno de Enero AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Buenos Aires AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in General Zaragoza

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San José de Río Blanco

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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 General Zaragoza

What is the population of General Zaragoza?

General Zaragoza has a population of 1,941 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,761.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in General Zaragoza?

General Zaragoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in General Zaragoza?

The job market in General Zaragoza is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

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