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La Zarca, Mexico

Durango · Mexico

La Zarca is a small town in Durango, Mexico with a population of 545. Elevation: 6,004 ft (1,830 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

545 Population 13,625/sq mi density
6,004 ft Elevation 1,830 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population545
Density13,625/mi²

Economy

Unemployment5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation6,004 ft (1,830 m)
Population545
Population Density13,625 / sq mi
Elevation6,004 ft (1,830 m)
Coordinates25.8348°, -104.7423°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceDurango
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (480 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Zarca

La Zarca is a small town in Mexico (Durango) with a population of 545. The city sits at an elevation of 6,004 feet (1,830 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: La Zarca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Zarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,004 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,004 ft (1,830 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density13,625/sq mi
Coordinates25.8348°N, 104.7423°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 15, 2023.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 143 km
Apr 15, 2023 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico M4.0 34 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lane (2006).

Year Name Category Closest
2006 Lane Category 3 287 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 278 km
1981 Norma Category 2 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in

La Zarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Gas Stations in La Zarca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex E01482

Airports Near La Zarca

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguaje Blanco AirstripSmall Airport
Cerros Colorados AirportSmall Airport
Dolores AirportSmall Airport
El Dury AirportSmall Airport
Las Mulas AirportSmall Airport
Los Lobos AirportSmall Airport
Nuevo Mexico AirportSmall Airport
Palo Chino AirportSmall Airport
Rodeo AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro del Gallo AirportSmall Airport
Santiago Papasquiaro AirportSmall Airport
Terrenates AirportSmall Airport
Torreón de Cañas AirportSmall Airport

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 La Zarca

What is the population of La Zarca?

La Zarca has a population of 545 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13,625 people per square mile, spread across 0.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Zarca?

La Zarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches.

How is the job market in La Zarca?

The unemployment rate in La Zarca is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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