Sign In Register

Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Ignacio Zaragoza is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 2,337. Elevation: 6,864 ft (2,092 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,337 Population 13/sq mi density
6,864 ft Elevation 2,092 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

Discover Ignacio Zaragoza, 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

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

Population2,337
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation6,864 ft (2,092 m)
Population2,337
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation6,864 ft (2,092 m)
Coordinates20.0157°, -99.3210°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ignacio Zaragoza

Ignacio Zaragoza is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 2,337. The city sits at an elevation of 6,864 feet (2,092 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 75 business establishments.

Income: Ignacio Zaragoza vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)75

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ignacio Zaragoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,864 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,864 ft (2,092 m)
Area185.3 sq mi (479.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates20.0157°N, 99.3210°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 132 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 9 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 138 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 91 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 38 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 78 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 56 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 58 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 144 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 277 km
2021 Grace Category 3 178 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 284 km
2017 Katia Category 1 241 km
2010 Karl Category 1 292 km
2007 Dean Category 2 218 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 238 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 244 km
1993 Gert Category 2 161 km
1990 Diana Category 2 223 km
1988 Debby Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 102 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 106 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 111 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 117 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 119 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 133 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in

Ignacio Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 55°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.3").

View full weather details →

Schools in Ignacio Zaragoza

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria "Ignacio Zaragoza"
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Ignacio Zaragoza

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Crystal (Valle de México) - 103.7 FM - XHCME-FM - Grupo Siete - Coacalco / Melchor Ocampo, EM 103.7, 103.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM 88.5, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM 88.5, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ignacio Zaragoza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Site of Tula
Centro Cultural de Tepeji del Río
Museo Arqueológico de Tula “Jorge R. Acosta”
Museo Arqueológico y Sala de Fotografía
Museo de Jilotepec
Parque museo del ferrocarril
Sala de Orientación y Servicios Guadalupe Mastache
Sala Histórica Quetzalcoatl

Libraries in Ignacio Zaragoza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Digital Soyaniquilpan0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O.0.0
Biblioteca Pública Alfonso Cravioto0.0
JUANA DE ASBAJE0.0
Lic. Benito Juárez García0.0
Octavio Díaz0.0
Prof. Isauro Rodríguez Estrada0.0
Profra. María Pineiro Ruíz0.0
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz0.0

Farmers Markets in Ignacio Zaragoza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Cruz Azul
Mercado de Artesanías Zumpango
Mercado de Artesanías Zumpango
Mercado de Municipal
Mercado de Zumpango
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal de Coyotepec
Mercado Municipal Mixquiahuala
Plaza Tlaxcoapan
Tianguis Tepeji del Rio

Stadiums & Teams in Ignacio Zaragoza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ignacio Zaragoza

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ignacio Zaragoza

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Cruz Roja
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ignacio Zaragoza

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

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 Ignacio Zaragoza.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Ignacio Zaragoza

What is the population of Ignacio Zaragoza?

Ignacio Zaragoza has a population of 2,337 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 185.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ignacio Zaragoza?

Ignacio Zaragoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.

How is the job market in Ignacio Zaragoza?

The job market in Ignacio Zaragoza is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 75 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Ignacio Zaragoza with another city: