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Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico

Tlaxcala · Mexico

Ignacio Zaragoza is a small city in Tlaxcala, Mexico with a population of 6,916. Elevation: 8,304 ft (2,531 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,916 Population 38/sq mi density
8,304 ft Elevation 2,531 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
19.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Ignacio Zaragoza

Ignacio Zaragoza

Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín was a Mexican military officer and politician. He is best known for leading a Mexican army of 600 men which defeated a 5,500-strong force of French troops at the battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 during the second French intervention in Mexico. The Mexican victory is celebrated annually as Cinco de Mayo.

People

Population6,916
Density38/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation8,304 ft (2,531 m)
Population6,916
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation8,304 ft (2,531 m)
Coordinates19.2923°, -97.9212°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTlaxcala
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation19.0 inches (482 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ignacio Zaragoza

Ignacio Zaragoza is a small city in Mexico (Tlaxcala) with a population of 6,916. The city sits at an elevation of 8,304 feet (2,531 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 221 business establishments.

Income: Ignacio Zaragoza vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)221

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ignacio Zaragoza

Ignacio Zaragoza has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 872 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.5°C / 56°F 4.5° / 22.5° 5.6
Feb 15.2°C / 59°F 5.8° / 24.6° 9.9
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 6.8° / 26.7° 10.5
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 8.9° / 28.3° 33.1
May 19.4°C / 67°F 10.6° / 28.1° 63.1
Jun 18.9°C / 66°F 11.9° / 25.9° 161.7
Jul 18.2°C / 65°F 11.2° / 25.2° 178.1
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.4° 151.7
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 12.1° / 24.4° 157.6
Oct 17.3°C / 63°F 9.6° / 25° 80.7
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 6.7° / 24.2° 16.2
Dec 13.7°C / 57°F 4.5° / 22.9° 3.9
Ignacio Zaragoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,304 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,304 ft (2,531 m)
Area182.0 sq mi (471.4 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates19.2923°N, 97.9212°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 102 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 113 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 143 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 143 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 107 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 113 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 69 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 139 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 123 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 74 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 76 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 84 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 74 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 144 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 284 km
2024 John Category 3 297 km
2021 Grace Category 3 136 km
2017 Katia Category 2 169 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 159 km
2010 Karl Category 3 126 km
2007 Dean Category 2 149 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 159 km
2000 Keith Category 1 282 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 258 km
1993 Gert Category 2 205 km
1990 Diana Category 2 187 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 289 km
1988 Debby Category 1 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 47 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 66 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 70 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 71 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 74 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 77 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 80 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 82 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 84 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 129 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 130 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 53°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Ignacio Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Ignacio Zaragoza

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria General Máximo Rojas — — — —
Escuela Primaria Insurgentes — — — —
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 26 Huamantla 450 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Ignacio Zaragoza

60 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU 89.3, 89.3 fm MP3
LA COMADRE 105.5 (Puebla) - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 105.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 1980s, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, banda MP3
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU musica romantica, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio BUAP - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, Puebla 96.9 fm, benemérita universidad autónoma de puebla MP3 192 kbps
XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU adult contemporary, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla 92.5 fm, balada pop MP3 48 kbps
XHRS-FM 90.1 "Radio Disney" Puebla, PU dance, pop AAC+ 56 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 103.3, 103.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Puebla - 89.7 FM - XHEPA-FM - Puebla, Puebla 89.7 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
UP! 92.5.2 (Puebla) - 92.5 HD2 - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla 2000's, 2000s AAC 40 kbps
MATCH 90.1 (Puebla) - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 90.1 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
Ultra (Huauchinango) - 91.7 FM - XHPHBP-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Huauchinango, Puebla 91.7 fm, balada pop MP3 96 kbps
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 90.1, 90.1 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, américa MP3
XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU classic hits, puebla AAC+ 48 kbps
Puebla FM (Teziutlán) government, local AAC 130 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3 — MP3
RADIO ALTIPLANO 96.5 (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Stere Max 98.1FM — AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM charts, grupo oro AAC+ 64 kbps
La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla 99.9 fm, atlixco AAC
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 103.3 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 2 oldies, pop MP3
La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla 93.5 fm, ciudad serdán MP3
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, cinco radio MP3
Vive FM (Tehuacán) - 106.3 FM - XHETE-FM - Cinco Radio - Tehuacán, Puebla 106.3 fm, cinco radio MP3
La Comadre Puebla - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 105.5, 105.5 fm MP3 48 kbps
Arroba FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, @fm MP3
Radio Altiplano (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL 96.5, 96.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calpulalpan (Calpulalpan) - 94.3 FM - XHCAL-FM - CORACYT - Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala 94.3, 94.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 1430 am, am MP3 128 kbps
FM Centro (Apizaco) - 100.3 FM - XHXZ-FM - Apizaco, Tlaxcala 100.3 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
La K-Pitana — MP3
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL 1430, 1430 am MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala) - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala 1430 am, am MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, @fm MP3
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla 92.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, américa MP3
El basurero de Dago musica, música en español MP3
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU 94.1, 94.1 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla 1980s, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2 baladas, baladas en español MP3
RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 1120 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Tropical Puebla — MP3
Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla] music, news MP3 128 kbps
MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 98.7 fm, américa AAC
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM grupo radio cañón, información MP3 128 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla 92.9 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Poderosa (San Martín) - 90.7 FM - XHRTP-FM - Radiorama - San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla 90.7 fm, banda MP3
Pasión FM (Puebla) - 104.3 FM - XHPUE-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU 104.3, 104.3 fm MP3
Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3 192 kbps
La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 1250 am, 95.5 fm AAC
SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla 101.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 94.1 (Puebla) - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, Puebla 94.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
@FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla 96.1 fm, @fm MP3
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla 89.3 fm, américa MP3
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla 95.5 fm, américa AAC

Museums in Ignacio Zaragoza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Piedra
Museo Nacional del Títere
Museo Taurino de Huamantla

Libraries in Ignacio Zaragoza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica0.0
Biblioteca Pública "Zimantepec"0.0

Farmers Markets in Ignacio Zaragoza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Mayo
Mercado Amalucan
Mercado Amalucan
Mercado Manuel Rivera Anaya
Mercado Manuel Rivera Anaya
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos (La Victoria)
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Amozoc
Mercado Nuevo

Hotels in Ignacio Zaragoza

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda Soltepec

Gas Stations in Ignacio Zaragoza

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Pemex
Repsol

Stadiums & Teams in Ignacio Zaragoza

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Cuauhtémoc
Estadio Hermanos Serdán

Airports Near Ignacio Zaragoza

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Aeródromo Aerolandia—Small Airport
Aeródromo Atlixco—Small Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana—Small Airport
Loma Roja Airport—Small Airport
Tlaxcala Airstrip—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ignacio Zaragoza

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Salud Digna

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 Ignacio Zaragoza

What is the population of Ignacio Zaragoza?

Ignacio Zaragoza has a population of 6,916 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 182.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ignacio Zaragoza?

Ignacio Zaragoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ignacio Zaragoza?

Ignacio Zaragoza has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 221 business establishments in the area.

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