Zacapala, Mexico

Puebla · Mexico

Zacapala is a small town in Puebla, Mexico with a population of 1,071. Elevation: 4,350 ft (1,326 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

1,071 Population 1,847/sq mi density

4,350 ft Elevation 1,326 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

29.3 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Zacapala

Zacapala is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla.

People

Population1,071

Density1,847/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)

Rain29.3 in/yr

Sunny Days361/yr

Elevation4,350 ft (1,326 m)

Population	1,071
Population Density	1,847 / sq mi
Elevation	4,350 ft (1,326 m)
Coordinates	18.5942°, -98.0658°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Puebla
Average Temperature	70°F (21°C)
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation	29.3 inches (744 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zacapala

Zacapala is a small town in Mexico (Puebla) with a population of 1,071. The city sits at an elevation of 4,350 feet (1,326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: Zacapala vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.4%
	33% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zacapala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 361 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,350 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	70.1°F
	30% above Mexico avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,350 ft (1,326 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	1,847/sq mi
Coordinates	18.5942°N, 98.0658°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"

23% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.39"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

255 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	45 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	70 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	92 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	111 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	130 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	68 km
Mar 20, 2015	3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico	M5.4	78 km
May 6, 1994	7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico	M5.3	29 km
Aug 5, 1993	5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico	M5.2	133 km
Apr 3, 1997	7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico	M5.2	53 km
Jul 19, 2016	4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico	M5.1	141 km
Feb 28, 2025	3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico	M5.0	141 km
Feb 3, 2010	5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico	M4.9	38 km
Dec 14, 1999	5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.8	76 km
Nov 15, 1990	21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico	M4.7	109 km
Feb 8, 2016	5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico	M4.7	139 km
Dec 27, 1999	4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico	M4.7	89 km
Mar 20, 2012	11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico	M4.6	125 km
Sep 22, 2016	3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico	M4.6	87 km
Jul 14, 2010	20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico	M4.6	100 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	211 km
2024	John	Category 3	229 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	256 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	215 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	245 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	219 km
2017	Max	Category 1	228 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	234 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	138 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	227 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	235 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	233 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	280 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	266 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	213 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	248 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (76 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	76 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	89 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	97 km
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	98 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	104 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	104 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	119 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	124 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	137 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	139 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	183 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	187 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
February	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in	Driest
March	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in
April	76°F (24°C)	0.6 in
May	77°F (25°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
June	74°F (24°C)	5.4 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
August	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in
September	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in
October	71°F (22°C)	1.8 in
November	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in
December	67°F (20°C)	0.2 in

Zacapala has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Zacapala

56 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	89.3, 89.3 fm	MP3
+Radio en Redes (Atlixco) - Online - www.radioenredes.com - Atlixco, Puebla	américa, atlixco	AAC+
LA COMADRE 105.5 (Puebla) - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	105.5 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU	musica romantica, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, banda	MP3
LA MAGNÍFICA 99.9 (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla	99.9 fm, atlixco	AAC
Ultra (Huauchinango) - 91.7 FM - XHPHBP-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Huauchinango, Puebla	91.7 fm, balada pop	MP3 96 kbps
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	90.1, 90.1 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU	adult contemporary, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	92.5 fm, balada pop	MP3 48 kbps
MATCH 90.1 (Puebla) - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	90.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 56 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	103.3, 103.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Puebla - 89.7 FM - XHEPA-FM - Puebla, Puebla	89.7 fm, américa	MP3 24 kbps
UP! 92.5.2 (Puebla) - 92.5 HD2 - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	2000's, 2000s	AAC 40 kbps
Radio BUAP - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, Puebla	96.9 fm, benemérita universidad autónoma de puebla	MP3 192 kbps
XHRS-FM 90.1 "Radio Disney" Puebla, PU	dance, pop	AAC+ 56 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3	—	MP3
XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU	classic hits, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
Puebla FM (Teziutlán)	government, local	AAC 130 kbps
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, américa	MP3
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	95.5 fm, américa	AAC
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM	grupo radio cañón, información	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM	charts, grupo oro	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla	93.5 fm, ciudad serdán	MP3
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	103.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla	99.9 fm, atlixco	AAC
El basurero de Dago	musica, música en español	MP3
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU	94.1, 94.1 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla	92.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 2	oldies, pop	MP3
Vive FM (Tehuacán) - 106.3 FM - XHETE-FM - Cinco Radio - Tehuacán, Puebla	106.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
La Comadre Puebla - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	105.5, 105.5 fm	MP3 48 kbps
SOL FM 101.3 (Atlixco) - 101.3 FM - XHVP-FM - Cinco Radio - Atlixco, Puebla	101.3 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Arroba FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
+Oxygn Radio (Atlixco) - Online - www.oxygenradio.com - Atlixco, Puebla	américa, atlixco	MP3 320 kbps
La Mejor 97.7	—	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 90.7 (US)	regional mexican	MP3 128 kbps
Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla]	music, news	MP3 128 kbps
MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	98.7 fm, américa	AAC
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla	92.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	1120 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2	baladas, baladas en español	MP3
La Poderosa (San Martín) - 90.7 FM - XHRTP-FM - Radiorama - San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla	90.7 fm, banda	MP3
@FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Pasión FM (Puebla) - 104.3 FM - XHPUE-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	104.3, 104.3 fm	MP3
Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU	96.9, 96.9 fm	MP3 192 kbps
La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	1250 am, 95.5 fm	AAC
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
EXA FM 94.1 (Puebla) - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, Puebla	94.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
Tropical Puebla	—	MP3

Museums in Zacapala

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Museo de Paleontología de Tlayua
Museo Histórico de Huitziltepec

Farmers Markets in Zacapala

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
El moralillo
Mercado Municipal Atoyatempan

Airports Near Zacapala

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hermanos Serdán International Airport	PBC	Large Airport
Aeródromo Atlixco	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda Panoaya	—	Small Airport
Loma Roja Airport	—	Small Airport
Tehuacán National Airport	TCN	Small Airport
Tenango Airport	—	Small Airport
Tlaxcala Airstrip	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Zacapala

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

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 Zacapala

What is the population of Zacapala?

Zacapala has a population of 1,071 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,847 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zacapala?

Zacapala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in Zacapala?

The job market in Zacapala is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Chigmecatitlán 1,225 pop · 3.6 mi Tepetzitzintla 1,453 pop · 6.4 mi Coatzingo 2,243 pop · 7.1 mi Tepexi 4,933 pop · 9.2 mi Huajoyuca 1,922 pop · 10.1 mi Almolonga 1,442 pop · 10.5 mi San Pedro Cuayuca 1,287 pop · 10.9 mi Tula 1,059 pop · 10.9 mi Santo Domingo Huehuetlán 2,477 pop · 11.9 mi Tejaluca 1,030 pop · 12.4 mi Ahuatlán 1,026 pop · 12.6 mi Huejonapan 1,753 pop · 12.8 mi Ahuatempan 4,105 pop · 12.9 mi El Progreso 1,053 pop · 13.8 mi

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