Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Villa Emiliano Zapata is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,869. Elevation: 5,112 ft (1,558 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,869 Population 1,237/sq mi density

5,112 ft Elevation 1,558 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 19°C

33.7 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,869

Density1,237/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)

Rain33.7 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation5,112 ft (1,558 m)

Population	2,869
Population Density	1,237 / sq mi
Elevation	5,112 ft (1,558 m)
Coordinates	20.1661°, -102.9921°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Jalisco
Average Temperature	65°F (19°C)
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	33.7 inches (856 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villa Emiliano Zapata

Villa Emiliano Zapata is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,869. The city sits at an elevation of 5,112 feet (1,558 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 92 business establishments.

Income: Villa Emiliano Zapata vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.2%
	67% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	92

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Villa Emiliano Zapata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,112 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	65.3°F
	21% above Mexico avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,112 ft (1,558 m)
Area	2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density	1,237/sq mi
Coordinates	20.1661°N, 102.9921°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"

11% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999	27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico	M5.3	119 km
Sep 29, 1992	8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico	M5.3	91 km
Sep 28, 1996	1 km W of Tonila, Mexico	M4.7	99 km
Mar 5, 1998	12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico	M4.6	140 km
Aug 11, 1990	20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico	M4.5	143 km
May 11, 2016	3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico	M4.5	84 km
Apr 16, 2025	5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico	M4.5	89 km
May 30, 2005	7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico	M4.5	105 km
May 3, 1992	17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico	M4.5	150 km
Jun 24, 1994	10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico	M4.4	149 km
Mar 15, 2023	2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico	M4.4	101 km
Feb 7, 1998	2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico	M4.4	135 km
Jan 11, 2011	2 km NE of Comala, Mexico	M4.3	120 km
Aug 28, 1991	14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico	M4.3	89 km
Oct 4, 2017	9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico	M4.3	119 km
Dec 6, 1991	21 km NE of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico	M4.2	137 km
May 18, 2012	1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico	M4.2	41 km
Aug 1, 1994	5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico	M4.2	130 km
Oct 25, 1992	1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico	M4.2	117 km
Jun 5, 2005	2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico	M4.2	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2023	Lidia	Category 4	178 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	210 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	189 km
2021	Nora	Category 1	245 km
2019	Lorena	Category 1	212 km
2015	Patricia	Category 5	151 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	270 km
2013	Erick	Category 1	297 km
2012	Bud	Category 2	298 km
2011	Jova	Category 2	210 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	212 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	273 km
2006	John	Category 3	297 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	249 km
1996	Hernan	Category 1	205 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	183 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	227 km
1992	Winifred	Category 3	166 km
1992	Virgil	Category 3	189 km
1987	Eugene	Category 2	226 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1932	CENTRAL MEXICO	Earthquake	10.0 m	400	114 km
1932	CENTRAL MEXICO	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	138 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (98 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Colima	Stratovolcano(es)	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	2019	98 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	135 km
Ceboruco	Stratovolcano	2,280 m (7,480 ft)	1875	190 km
Mascota Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,560 m (8,399 ft)	Unknown	198 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
March	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in	Driest
April	68°F (20°C)	0.3 in
May	71°F (22°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
June	71°F (21°C)	6.7 in
July	68°F (20°C)	8.3 in	Wettest
August	68°F (20°C)	6.6 in
September	67°F (19°C)	5.6 in
October	65°F (18°C)	2.5 in
November	62°F (17°C)	0.7 in
December	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in

Villa Emiliano Zapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Villa Emiliano Zapata

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Plan De Ayala	—	—	—	—
Roberto Quiroz Guerra	—	—	—	—
Plan De Ayala	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Villa Emiliano Zapata

38 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM	entrevistas, news	MP3 64 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	90.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
City Pop Guadalajara	citypop, kpop	MP3
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	103.5 fm, américa	MP3
Internet Public Radio	artist, arts	MP3 256 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco	américa, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	97.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	98.7 fm, adult contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1150 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	105.9 fm, 1970s	MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	107.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta	cumbia, tropical	AAC
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1310 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco	104.7 fm, cadena rasa	MP3
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1150 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	—	AAC+ 56 kbps
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco	102.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1010 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	93.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7	family, latin	AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	101.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
millenium bella musica	classical	AAC+ 128 kbps
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco	95.1 fm, amor es	MP3 40 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	89.9 fm, américa	MP3
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	94.7 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	88.7 fm, @fm	MP3
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1250 am, am	AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	760 am, am	AAC+ 56 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	américa, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio	preguntale a gonzalo	MP3 320 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	102.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	960 am, am	MP3
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	97.9 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Villa Emiliano Zapata

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Estacion del Ferrocarril
MUSEO JRF
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in Villa Emiliano Zapata

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca de Mezcala		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 'Huehuehtlahtolli'		0.0

Farmers Markets in Villa Emiliano Zapata

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado de San José
Mercado Municipal Atequiza
Mercado Publico

Airports Near Villa Emiliano Zapata

15 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Guadalajara International Airport	GDL	Large Airport
Aeródromo El Jabalí	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo La Joya Brun	—	Small Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez Airport	—	Small Airport
El Loreto Airport	—	Small Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Cerritos Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Gonzalez Airport	—	Small Airport
Ocotlán Airport	—	Small Airport
Paco Airport	—	Small Airport
Pajacuaran Airport	—	Small Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Zamora Airport	ZMM	Small Airport
Zapopan Air Force Base	—	Small Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan Airport	—	Small 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 Villa Emiliano Zapata

What is the population of Villa Emiliano Zapata?

Villa Emiliano Zapata has a population of 2,869 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,237 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Villa Emiliano Zapata?

Villa Emiliano Zapata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.

How is the job market in Villa Emiliano Zapata?

The job market in Villa Emiliano Zapata is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 92 business establishments in the area.

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