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Xiteje de Zapata, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Xiteje de Zapata is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 1,004. Elevation: 6,801 ft (2,073 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,004 Population 5/sq mi density
6,801 ft Elevation 2,073 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
27.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,004
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain27.8 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation6,801 ft (2,073 m)
Population1,004
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation6,801 ft (2,073 m)
Coordinates20.0973°, -99.3887°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.8 inches (705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Xiteje de Zapata

Xiteje de Zapata is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 1,004. The city sits at an elevation of 6,801 feet (2,073 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Xiteje de Zapata vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Xiteje de Zapata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,801 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,801 ft (2,073 m)
Area185.3 sq mi (479.8 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates20.0973°N, 99.3887°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 119 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 13 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 143 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 33 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 53 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 125 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 88 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 100 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 150 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 127 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 58 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 283 km
2021 Grace Category 3 182 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 292 km
2017 Katia Category 1 245 km
2007 Dean Category 2 222 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 243 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 242 km
1993 Gert Category 2 159 km
1990 Diana Category 2 226 km
1988 Debby Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 114 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 116 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 117 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 119 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 129 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest

Xiteje de Zapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Xiteje de Zapata

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Crystal (Valle de México) - 103.7 FM - XHCME-FM - Grupo Siete - Coacalco / Melchor Ocampo, EM 103.7, 103.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM 88.5, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Zumpango) - 88.5 FM - XHZUM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Zumpango, EM 88.5, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Xiteje de Zapata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Site of Tula
Centro Cultural de Tepeji del Río
Museo Arqueológico de Tula “Jorge R. Acosta”
Museo de Jilotepec
Sala de Orientación y Servicios Guadalupe Mastache
Sala Histórica Quetzalcoatl

Libraries in Xiteje de Zapata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Digital Soyaniquilpan0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Progreso de O.0.0
Biblioteca Pública Alfonso Cravioto0.0
José María Morelos0.0
JUANA DE ASBAJE0.0
Justo Sierra0.0
Lic. Benito Juárez García0.0
Octavio Díaz0.0
Prof. Isauro Rodríguez Estrada0.0
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz0.0

Farmers Markets in Xiteje de Zapata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Cruz Azul
Mercado de Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Mixquiahuala
Plaza Tlaxcoapan
Tianguis Tepeji del Rio

Stadiums & Teams in Xiteje de Zapata

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Airports Near Xiteje de Zapata

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
Base N°1 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez)Medium Airport
Aeródromo Cap. Juan de Dios OrtizSmall Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Xiteje de Zapata

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Alcohólicos Anónimos

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 Xiteje de Zapata

What is the population of Xiteje de Zapata?

Xiteje de Zapata has a population of 1,004 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 185.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xiteje de Zapata?

Xiteje de Zapata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches.

How is the job market in Xiteje de Zapata?

The job market in Xiteje de Zapata is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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