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Malpaso, Mexico
Zacatecas · Mexico
Malpaso is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 3,207. Elevation: 6,962 ft (2,122 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Malpaso
The Malpaso Dam, officially known as the Nezahualcóyotl Dam, is located in the Centro region of Chiapas, Mexico near the border with Tabasco and Veracruz. It was the first of several major dams built on the Grijalva River to generate hydroelectric energy and has the second largest reservoir in Mexico, after the Belisario Dominguez Dam. Construction of the dam occurred in the 1960s and flooded not only the riverbed but also hectares of rainforest and farmland, various towns and villages and archeological sites. These include the former town of Quechula, whose 16th century Dominican church will appear when water is at low levels, and the archeological site of San Isidro which contains one of only two known double Mesoamerican ball courts. Commissioning of the dam's 1,080 MW power station began in 1969 and ended in 1977. The reservoir and later construction of a federal highway has spurred ecotourism in the area.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 3,207 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,962 ft (2,122 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.6230°, -102.7626° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Zacatecas |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.6 inches (473 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Malpaso
Malpaso is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 3,207. The city sits at an elevation of 6,962 feet (2,122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Malpaso vs Mexico
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Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 103 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Malpaso
Malpaso has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is May (18°C), the coldest is Jan (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 368 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,962 ft (2,122 m) |
| Area | 604.2 sq mi (1,564.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.6230°N, 102.7626°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in |
Malpaso has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near Malpaso
33 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caxcán FM - 95.1 FM - XHJRS-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jalpa, Zacatecas | 95.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| DIGITAL 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 106.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, Zacatecas | 90.7 fm, balada | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 97.9 Radio Zacatecas (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 97.9 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 770 W Radio (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 770 am, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LUPE 93.3 (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, Zacatecas | 93.3 fm, américa | MP3 40 kbps | |
| La Única Fresnillo - 103.3 FM - XHIH-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA | 103.3, 103.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jerez (Jerez) - 89.1 FM - XHXM-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA | 89.1, 89.1 fm | MP3 24 kbps | |
| La Tremenda (Fresnillo) - 98.5 FM - XHYQ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA | 98.5, 98.5 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 80s en español, 99.3 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA | 97.1, 97.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Líder Stereo ZER (Zacatecas) - 96.5 FM - XHZER-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA | 96.5, 96.5 fm | MP3 40 kbps | |
| La Bonita del Norte (Río Grande) - 92.7 FM - XHPRGZ-FM - Comunicaciones JFJ - Río Grande, Zacatecas | 92.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Q Lomas De Calera 640 AM | baladas en español, banda | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W RADIO 104.9 (Zacatecas y Guadalupe) - 104.9 FM - XHCCFL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 104.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Grande de Río Grande - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA | 97.1, 97.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Stereo Fresnillo (Fresnillo) - 106.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA | 106.1 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA | 90.7, 90.7 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Voz (Zacatecas) - 96.1 FM - XHGPE-FM - Grupo Imagenzac - Guadalupe, ZA | 96.1 fm, concesión social | MP3 112 kbps | |
| WRadio Fresnillo 94.3 FM | fresnillo, grupo radio cañón | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Digital 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA | 106.5, 106.5 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA | 97.1, 97.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonido Estrella (Zacatecas) - 89.9 FM - XHEPC-FM - Zacatecas, ZA | 89.9, 89.9 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO ZACATECAS 97.9 (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 97.9 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Lupe (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, ZA | 93.3, 93.3 fm | MP3 40 kbps | |
| W RADIO 770 (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 770 am, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón (Tlaltenango) - 90.1 FM - XHTGO-FM - NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalupe Victoria, ZA | 1100, 1100 am | AAC 350 kbps | |
| Exa FM Fresnillo - 100.5 FM - XHFRE-FM - Grupo B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas | 100.5 fm, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| La Ele (Fresnillo) - 95.1 FM - XHEL-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA | 95.1, 95.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Zacatecas - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, ZA | 97.9, 97.9 fm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Alegría (Jalpa, Zac.) - 98.3 FM - XHFP-FM - Jalpa, ZA | 98.3, 98.3 fm | AAC 32 kbps | |
| AMOR ES 99.3 (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 99.3 fm, amor es | MP3 64 kbps | |
| AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA | 80s en español, 99.3 | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Malpaso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex San Agustin | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico La Quemada | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico La Quemada | ||||
| Museo de Arte Abstracto Manuel Felguerez | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias | ||||
| Museo de la Toma de Zacatecas | ||||
| Museo Francisco Goitia | ||||
| Museo Interactivo Casa "Ramón López Velarde " | ||||
| Museo Pedro Coronel | ||||
| Museo Pedro Coronel | ||||
| Museo Regional de Guadalupe | ||||
| Rafael Coronel Museum |
Libraries in Malpaso
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Mauricio Magdaleno | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Malpaso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| González Ortega Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanias | |||||
| Mercado Genaro Codina | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Lic. Benito Juarez | |||||
| Mercado Roberto del Real Carranza |
Gas Stations in Malpaso
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Malpaso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modelorama |
Stadiums & Teams in Malpaso
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Malpaso
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport | ZCL | Medium Airport |
| Insurgente Marcos Escobedo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Salitral de Carrera Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Malpaso?
Malpaso has a population of 3,207 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 604.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Malpaso?
Malpaso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.
How is the job market in Malpaso?
The job market in Malpaso is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area.