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Villa de Cos, Mexico

Zacatecas · Mexico

Villa de Cos is a small city in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 5,759. Elevation: 6,535 ft (1,992 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

5,759 Population 2/sq mi density
6,535 ft Elevation 1,992 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Villa de Cos

Villa de Cos

Villa de Cos is one of the 58 municipalities of the Mexican state of Zacatecas. It is located in the center-east of the state, bordered by the municipalities of Mazapil, Francisco R. Murguia, Río Grande, Felipe Pescador, Fresnillo, Pánuco and Guadalupe in Zacatecas as well as Santo Domingo and Villa de Ramos in the neighboring state of San Luis Potosí. It has an area of 6,405 km2 (2,473 sq mi) occupying 8.53% of state territory. The municipal seat is located in the town of the same name. According to figures from INEGI, in 2010 it had a population of 34.328 inhabitants. Its main economic activity is picking chile and feedlot.

People

Population5,759
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation6,535 ft (1,992 m)
Population5,759
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,535 ft (1,992 m)
Coordinates23.2940°, -102.3467°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceZacatecas
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation14.3 inches (362 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villa de Cos

Villa de Cos is a small city in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 5,759. The city sits at an elevation of 6,535 feet (1,992 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 184 business establishments.

Income: Villa de Cos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)184

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Villa de Cos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,535 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,535 ft (1,992 m)
Area3,517.4 sq mi (9,110.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates23.2940°N, 102.3467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
63% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico M4.1 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 1 253 km
2002 Kenna Category 3 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in

Villa de Cos has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Villa de Cos

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Técnica 16
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Radio Stations near Villa de Cos

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W RADIO 1020 (Cañitas de Felipe Pescador) - 1020 AM - XECCCG-AM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Cañitas de Felipe Pescador, Zacatecas 1020 am, am MP3 128 kbps

Restaurants in Villa de Cos

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caborca Carnes y Mariscos
Mariscos el tibirón
Mariscos Puerto peñasco
Restaurante Rosy
Rosticeria
Tacos la Mezquitera

Veterinaries in Villa de Cos

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Forrvet Villa de cos Pa'Lante

Gas Stations in Villa de Cos

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Airports Near Villa de Cos

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International AirportZCLMedium Airport
Rancho El Tulillo AirstripSmall Airport
Salitral de Carrera AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villa de Cos

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Apostólica de la Fe en Cristo Jesus
Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana "El Sinaí"
Templo San Cosme y Damián
Victoria

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 Villa de Cos

What is the population of Villa de Cos?

Villa de Cos has a population of 5,759 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,517.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villa de Cos?

Villa de Cos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches.

How is the job market in Villa de Cos?

Villa de Cos has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 184 business establishments in the area.

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