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Tanque Nuevo, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Tanque Nuevo is a small town in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 898. Elevation: 6,365 ft (1,940 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

898 Population 1/sq mi density
6,365 ft Elevation 1,940 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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People

Population898
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation6,365 ft (1,940 m)
Population898
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,365 ft (1,940 m)
Coordinates24.3818°, -100.9669°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (373 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanque Nuevo

Tanque Nuevo is a small town in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 898. The city sits at an elevation of 6,365 feet (1,940 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Tanque Nuevo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tanque Nuevo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,365 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,365 ft (1,940 m)
Area1,000.4 sq mi (2,591.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.3818°N, 100.9669°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.24"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 16, 2022.

Jun 15, 2000 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico M4.6 119 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 55 km
Jul 30, 1992 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico M4.3 125 km
Jul 21, 2020 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico M4.2 66 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 108 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Mar 16, 2022 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico M3.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 1 220 km
2005 Emily Category 2 239 km
1988 Gilbert Category 1 221 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
August 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in

Tanque Nuevo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.2") and March the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Tanque Nuevo

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ciénega del Toro AirstripSmall Airport
El Ranchito AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Manuel Moreno Torres National AirportSmall Airport
La Herradura de Mexico AirstripSmall Airport
Mazapil East AirfieldSmall Airport
Minera Camino Rojo AirportSmall Airport
Palula AirportSmall Airport
San Marcos del Tapado AirfieldSmall Airport
San Rafael AirportSmall Airport
Santa Ana de Vanegas AirportSmall Airport
Terminal AirfieldSmall 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 Tanque Nuevo

What is the population of Tanque Nuevo?

Tanque Nuevo has a population of 898 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,000.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanque Nuevo?

Tanque Nuevo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.

How is the job market in Tanque Nuevo?

The job market in Tanque Nuevo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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