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Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Ignacio Zaragoza is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 2,329. Elevation: 7,103 ft (2,165 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,329 Population 9/sq mi density
7,103 ft Elevation 2,165 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
43.1 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

Population2,329
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation7,103 ft (2,165 m)
Population2,329
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation7,103 ft (2,165 m)
Coordinates19.7122°, -97.2250°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ignacio Zaragoza

Ignacio Zaragoza is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 2,329. The city sits at an elevation of 7,103 feet (2,165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 75 business establishments.

Income: Ignacio Zaragoza vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% 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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,103 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,103 ft (2,165 m)
Area250.0 sq mi (647.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.7122°N, 97.2250°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 4, 2021.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 149 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 144 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 20 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 128 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 123 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 76 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 55 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 88 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 61 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 128 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 99 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 146 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 52 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 92 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 122 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 99 km
2017 Katia Category 2 100 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 73 km
2010 Karl Category 3 101 km
2007 Dean Category 2 88 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 89 km
2005 Stan Category 1 274 km
2000 Keith Category 1 203 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 202 km
1993 Gert Category 2 168 km
1990 Diana Category 2 133 km
1988 Debby Category 1 110 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 24 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 26 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 43 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 50 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 56 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 63 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 76 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 160 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 161 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
February 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Ignacio Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Ignacio Zaragoza

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
92.9 W Radio (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 256 kbps
104.1 LOS40 (Xalapa) - 104.1 FM - XHGR-FM - Cuatro Media Telecomunicaciones - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.1 fm, avanradio MP3 128 kbps
EL PATRÓN 104.9 (Xalapa) - 104.9 FM - XHBD-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 104.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
DIGITAL 98.5 (Xalapa) - 98.5 FM - XHWA-FM - AvanRadio - Xalapa, Veracruz 98.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Amor Xalapa - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
LA INVASORA 88.9 (Perote) - 88.9 FM - XHBE-FM - Molina Comunicaciones - Perote, Veracruz 88.9 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
SENSACIÓN 95.5 (Xalapa) - 95.5 FM - XHTP-FM - Oliva Radio - Xalapa, Veracruz 95.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 92.9 (Xalapa) - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
AMOR 91.7 (Xalapa) - 91.7 FM - XHOZ-FM - Quatro Media - Xalapa, Veracruz 91.7 fm, amor MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Xalapa - 92.9 FM - XHJH-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Xalapa, Veracruz 92.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
Amor 91.7 Xalapa MP3 128 kbps
99.7 LA INVASORA (US) banda, corridos MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ignacio Zaragoza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario

Farmers Markets in Ignacio Zaragoza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Centenario
Mercado de Ocopila
Mercado Filomeno Mata
Mercado Juárez
Mercado Luis Donaldo Colosio
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Hidalgo
Mercado Victoria

Breweries in Ignacio Zaragoza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Centro Botanero La Cabañita
Proveedora de cerveza teziuteca

Stadiums & Teams in Ignacio Zaragoza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ignacio Zaragoza

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Lencero AirportJALMedium Airport
La Pajarera AirportSmall Airport
Loma Roja AirportSmall Airport
Los Pipos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana Maloapan AirportSmall Airport

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 2,329 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 250.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ignacio Zaragoza?

Ignacio Zaragoza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

How is the job market in Ignacio Zaragoza?

The job market in Ignacio Zaragoza is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 75 business establishments in the area.

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