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Santa María de la Paz, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Santa María de la Paz is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 1,684. Elevation: 6,299 ft (1,920 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,684 Population 7/sq mi density
6,299 ft Elevation 1,920 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa María de la Paz

Santa María de la Paz is a municipality in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, located approximately 165 kilometres (103 mi) southwest of the state capital of Zacatecas City.

People

Population1,684
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment13.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation6,299 ft (1,920 m)
Population1,684
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation6,299 ft (1,920 m)
Coordinates21.5123°, -103.4075°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María de la Paz

Santa María de la Paz is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 1,684. The city sits at an elevation of 6,299 feet (1,920 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Santa María de la Paz vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María de la Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,299 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,299 ft (1,920 m)
Area261.0 sq mi (675.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates21.5123°N, 103.4075°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.62"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 142 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 85 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 132 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 141 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 146 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 121 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 136 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 153 km
2022 Roslyn Category 3 219 km
2021 Nora Category 1 230 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 286 km
2018 Willa Category 3 272 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 153 km
2011 Jova Category 2 228 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 185 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 272 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 266 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 270 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 122 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 8.6 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 7.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in

Santa María de la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Santa María de la Paz

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mega FM (Villahermosa) - 94.9 FM - XHTVH-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, TB #90s, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Grande de Tabasco (Villahermosa) - 89.7 FM - XHVX-FM - Grupo VX - Villahermosa, TB 89.7, 89.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
CAXCÁN FM 95.1 (Jalpa) - 95.1 FM - XHJRS-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jalpa, Zacatecas 95.1 fm, américa AAC+ 80 kbps

Gas Stations in Santa María de la Paz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Santa María de la Paz

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo GuayaberosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Ramón López VelardeSmall Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Chimaltitán AirstripSmall Airport
Insurgente Marcos Escobedo AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
Puente de Camotlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martin De Bolaños AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
Santa Catarina AirstripSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Tuxpan de Bolaños AirstripSmall 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 Santa María de la Paz

What is the population of Santa María de la Paz?

Santa María de la Paz has a population of 1,684 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 261.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María de la Paz?

Santa María de la Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María de la Paz?

The job market in Santa María de la Paz faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

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