Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is a mid-size city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 67,408. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

67,408 Population 87/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
41.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population67,408
Density87/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population67,408
Population Density87 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates17.6434°, -101.5521°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation41.2 inches (1,046 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is a mid-size city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 67,408. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Climate in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (27°C), the coldest is Feb (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 1215 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.1° 4.3
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.1° / 31.7° 2.9
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 32.5° 1.2
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 20.7° / 33.2° 6.3
May 27°C / 81°F 22° / 34° 35.0
Jun 26.6°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32.6° 206.4
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 23.5° / 32.3° 165.7
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 23.6° / 31.8° 288.9
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 23.5° / 30.9° 310.8
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 23.3° / 30.2° 171.4
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 22° / 30.9° 18.8
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 20.8° / 30.6° 3.1
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area771.7 sq mi (1,998.8 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates17.6434°N, 101.5521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,382 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jan 11, 1997 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico M7.2 143 km
Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 67 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 103 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 62 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 58 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 116 km
Apr 11, 2012 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 137 km
Aug 9, 2000 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico M6.5 116 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 97 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 123 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 76 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 146 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 32 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 149 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 99 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 105 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 83 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 92 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 56 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

37 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 247 km
2025 Flossie Category 1 285 km
2024 John Category 3 117 km
2023 Otis Category 5 133 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 92 km
2022 Blas Category 1 293 km
2021 Rick Category 2 37 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 262 km
2017 Max Category 1 187 km
2015 Marty Category 1 135 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 156 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 143 km
2013 Erick Category 1 203 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 183 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 170 km
2009 Andres Category 1 156 km
2006 John Category 4 147 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 294 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 209 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 9,500 120 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 35 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m - 20 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m - 67 km
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m - 83 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 75 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake - - 103 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake - - 73 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake - - 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.6 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in March to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Tecnológico de la Costa Grande University - ,

Schools in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
UNAM - - - -
Escuela Secundaria General Eva Sámano De López Mateo - - - -
Escuela Primaria Gregorio Torres Quintero - - - -
Instituto Montessori - - - -
Conalep Nro 027 - - - -
Escuela Primaria Bilingüe Netzahualcóyotl - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Gral. Luis Guevara Ramírez - - - -
Escuela Primaria Bilingue Netzahualcoyotl - - - -
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Museums in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueológico
Museo de Sitio Xihuacan

Libraries in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Cuahutemoc0.0

Farmers Markets in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

15 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BUngalows Vepao
Casa Clara de Luna
Casa Solana
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Zihuatanejo
Hoel del Pescador
Hotel Avila
Hotel Cinco Sentidos
Hotel Plaza Zihua
Hotel Victoria
Hotel Zihuatanejo Centro
Icacos
posada colonial
Possible Area For Hotel
Villas Naomi
WorldMark Zihuatanejo

Restaurants in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

52 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acopio
Amore Mio Pizzeria
Angustina
Antojitos Mexicanos
Bay Club
Brûlée Restaurant, Jardin, Panadería
Café Marina
Casa Arcadia
Casa Elvira
Chez Camille
Chuleto Cocina Internacional
Coconuts
Costeñita Brunch
Daniel's by the Sea
Doña Prudencia
El cangrejo feliz
El Carboncito
El Jardín de la Abuela
El Mangalar
El Mediterráneo
El Mirador
El Patio
El Tiburón de la Costa
Emilio's
Emilio's Pizzeria Take-Away
Il Mare
Khai Khai
La Consentida Snack Bar
La Porteña
La Principal
La Sirena Gorda
La Tejita
La Terracita
La Tregua
Lilly's
Los Braseros
Madana
Marisquería Genarito
Nueva Zelanda
OhBio! Happie Food
Patio Mexica
Patty's
Pizzas Locas a la Leña
Puerta Del Sol
Restaurantes Mexicanos ANY
Si Son Tacos Los Oaxacos
Superr Pizza
Tritón
Turmeric & Ginger Indian
Valeria II
Vivan Las Pizzas
yolanda

Cafes in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alma Mia
Cafe Caracol
Café Caracol
Café con Amor
Cafe Ubuntu
El Cafecito
Loot MX

Cinemas in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cinemex
Cinemex

Bus Stations in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lanchas que llevan a Playa las Gatas e Isla de Ixtapa
Terminal de Autobuses

Gas Stations in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #2099167530

Banks in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banco Santander
BanCoppel
Banorte
Banorte
BBVA
HSBC
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PASEO ZIHUATANEJO
Plaza los Portales

Airports Near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International AirportZIHLarge Airport
Lázaro Cárdenas AirportLZCMedium Airport
Las Bodas Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Angelus

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UFO Sightings
1
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UFO Sightings Near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.

Name Year Description
Zihautinejo (mexico) 1991 I looked up from a Beach called Los gatos and saw three circular disc in triangle formation shift forward and left out of sight

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Things to See Near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

18 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (8)
  • • Cuchalate
  • • Playa Blanca
  • • Playa la Madera
  • • Playa la Ropa
  • • Playa Larga
  • + 3 more
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Faro de Punta Garrobo
⛰️ Peaks (9)
  • • Cerro Darío
  • • Cerro El Mango
  • • Cerro El Naranjal
  • • Cerro El Sandial
  • • Cerro La Hedionda
  • + 4 more

🇲🇽 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

What is the population of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has a population of 67,408 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 771.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo?

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches.

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