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Sacalum, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Sacalum is a small town in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 3,721. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

3,721 Population 782/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.5 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Sacalum

Sacalum

Sacalum Municipality is a municipality in the Mexican state of Yucatán containing 205.66 km2 of land and is located roughly 75 km south of the city of Mérida.

People

Population3,721
Density782/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population3,721
Population Density782 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates20.4965°, -89.5903°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation43.5 inches (1,104 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sacalum

Sacalum is a small town in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 3,721. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.5 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 119 business establishments.

Income: Sacalum vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)119

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sacalum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density782/sq mi
Coordinates20.4965°N, 89.5903°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.5"
14% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 149 km
2024 Beryl Category 2 147 km
2021 Grace Category 1 222 km
2020 Delta Category 2 157 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 176 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 231 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 199 km
2011 Nate Category 1 277 km
2007 Dean Category 5 166 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 263 km
2005 Emily Category 4 115 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 12 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 236 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 78 km
1995 Opal Category 2 287 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 90 km
1980 Allen Category 5 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in

Sacalum has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Sacalum

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ke Buena Mérida - 90.9 FM - XHMQM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 90.9 fm, banda MP3
103.1 Retro (Mérida) - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 103.1 fm, américa MP3
AMOR 100.1 (Mérida) - 100.1 FM - XHYU-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 100.1 fm, amor MP3 96 kbps
100.1 Amor (Mérida) - 100.1 FM - XHYU-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 100.1 fm, amor MP3 96 kbps
Candela (Mérida) - 95.3 FM - XHMH-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 95.3 fm, cadena rasa MP3
RETRO 103.1 (Mérida) - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 103.1 fm, américa MP3
KISS FM 97.7 (Mérida) - 97.7 FM - XHGL-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 97.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
La Mejor Mérida - 90.1 FM - XHQW-FM - MVS Radio - Mérida, YU 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
El Heraldo Radio (Mérida) - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Heraldo Media Group - Mérida, Yucatán 96.9 fm, cadena rasa MP3
Super Stereo (Mérida) - 105.9 FM - XHFCY-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, YU 105.9, 105.9 fm AAC
RADIO MUNDO 89.3 (Mérida) - 89.3 FM - XHMIA-FM - Mérida, Yucatán 89.3 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 96.9 (Mérida) - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 96.9 fm, américa MP3
EXA FM 99.3 (Mérida) - 99.3 FM - XHMRA-FM - MVS Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 99.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Kiss FM (Mérida) - 97.7 FM - XHGL-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 97.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
LA COMADRE 98.5 (Mérida) - 98.5 FM - XHMT-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 98.5 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
Mexicanísima (Mérida) - 98.9 FM - XHYW-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, Yucatán 98.9 fm, entretenimiento AAC
+Azul Radio (Mérida) - Online - azulradio.org - Mérida, Yucatán américa, azul radio MP3 128 kbps
Mexicanísima (Mérida) - 98.9 FM - XHYW-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, YU 98.9, 98.9 fm AAC
La Ke Buena Mérida - 90.9 FM - XHMQM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, YU 90.9, 90.9 fm MP3
La Comadre (Mérida) - 98.5 FM - XHMT-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 98.5 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
LOS40 Mérida - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, YU 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3

Museums in Sacalum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa comisarial de Yaxcopoil
Choco-Story
Mayalnd Adventures Vintage Car Museum
Museo de las momias

Farmers Markets in Sacalum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal de Tecoh

Hotels in Sacalum

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda Yunku Hotel

Airports Near Sacalum

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International AirportMIDLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Santa Rosa de LimaSmall Airport
Base Nº8 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
El Cayal AirportSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Hopelchen AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sacalum

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Merida

🇲🇽 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 Sacalum

What is the population of Sacalum?

Sacalum has a population of 3,721 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 782 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sacalum?

Sacalum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sacalum?

The job market in Sacalum is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 119 business establishments in the area.

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