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Zacapu, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Zacapu is a mid-size city in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 50,112. Elevation: 6,503 ft (1,982 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

50,112 Population 201/sq mi density
6,503 ft Elevation 1,982 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population50,112
Density201/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,503 ft (1,982 m)
Population50,112
Population Density201 / sq mi
Elevation6,503 ft (1,982 m)
Coordinates19.8152°, -101.7920°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zacapu

Zacapu is a mid-size city in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 50,112. The city sits at an elevation of 6,503 feet (1,982 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,604 business establishments.

Income: Zacapu vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,604

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Zacapu

Zacapu has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is May (22°C), the coldest is Jan (14.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 696 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.3°C / 58°F 2.9° / 26.1° 2.0
Feb 16.1°C / 61°F 4° / 29.7° 7.4
Mar 18.8°C / 66°F 6.5° / 31.6° 2.3
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 8.9° / 33° 4.8
May 22°C / 72°F 11.1° / 33.9° 22.5
Jun 21°C / 70°F 11.8° / 33.2° 100.5
Jul 19°C / 66°F 11.7° / 28.9° 192.1
Aug 18.4°C / 65°F 11.3° / 27.3° 166.8
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 9.4° / 26.8° 122.7
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 7.7° / 26.5° 53.4
Nov 16.3°C / 61°F 5.6° / 26.7° 12.3
Dec 14.5°C / 58°F 4.2° / 25.7° 9.5
Zacapu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,503 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,503 ft (1,982 m)
Area248.7 sq mi (644.2 km²)
Population Density201/sq mi
Coordinates19.8152°N, 101.7920°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 127 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 134 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 138 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 100 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 129 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 95 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 113 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 121 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 143 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 114 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 131 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 133 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 127 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 114 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 135 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 64 km
Jul 8, 2015 17 km SSE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 296 km
2023 Otis Category 4 283 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 255 km
2021 Rick Category 2 145 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 298 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 283 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 272 km
1996 Alma Category 2 212 km
1996 Boris Category 1 131 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 254 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 297 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 242 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 262 km
1984 Odile Category 1 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 6 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 168 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 6.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Zacapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 54°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Zacapu

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro Universitario Del Valle de Zacapu CUVZ University - ,
Colegio de Bachilleres de Michoacán Plantel Coeneo College - ,
Escuela Normal Indígena de Michoacán University - ,

Schools in Zacapu

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria - - - -
Preparatoría Emiliano Zapata - - - -
Escuela Primaria Felix Acosta - - - -
CONALEP Zacapu - - - -
Preparatoria Lázaro Cárdenas - - - -
ESFIMA - - - -
ESMO - - - -
Escuela Primaria Urbana Federal Miguel Hidalgo - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zacapu

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LOS40 Uruapan - 93.7 FM - XHENI-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Uruapan, Michoacán 93.7 fm, américa MP3
CANDELA 91.1 (Uruapan) - 91.1 FM - XHFN-FM - Cadena RASA - Uruapan, Michoacán 91.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ley 106.3 - MP3 128 kbps
100.3 la ley (US) - MP3 48 kbps
LOS 40 - MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zacapu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Zacapu
Muse de Sitio Tzintzuntzan

Libraries in Zacapu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Francisco J. Múgica0.0

Farmers Markets in Zacapu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Abastos Gral Pueblita

Hotels in Zacapu

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Real Purepecha
Villas Zacapu

Restaurants in Zacapu

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mariscos Chino

Cafes in Zacapu

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Don appétit

Train Stations in Zacapu

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Antigüa Estación de Tren

Bus Stations in Zacapu

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #683484243

Gas Stations in Zacapu

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera La Esmeralda
Gasolinera La Y griega
MX #683629095
MX #683629096
MX #683629107
MX #688483633
MX #688500209

Banks in Zacapu

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BANAMEX
Banamex
BANORTE
BBVA Bancomer
BBVA Bancomer

Stadiums & Teams in Zacapu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zacapu

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Apatzingán - Pablo L. Sidar AirportAZGSmall Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril Airport-Small Airport
Cutzarondiro-Small Airport
El Cobano Airport-Small Airport
El Loreto Airport-Small Airport
Hernandez Ranch Airstrip-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zacapu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
OFICINA POSTAL

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zacapu

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de Santa Ana

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Things to See Near Zacapu

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mirador de la Cruzcita

🇲🇽 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 Zacapu

What is the population of Zacapu?

Zacapu has a population of 50,112 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 201 people per square mile, spread across 248.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zacapu?

Zacapu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches.

How is the job market in Zacapu?

The job market in Zacapu is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,604 business establishments in the area.

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