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Zacatal, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Zacatal is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,141. Elevation: 1,804 ft (550 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1,141 Population 3/sq mi density
1,804 ft Elevation 550 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
56.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Zacatal

Zacatal

The Zacatal Bridge is located on the southwest side of Ciudad del Carmen, in the state of Campeche in Mexico. It connects the Atasta peninsula and the Isla del Carmen.

People

Population1,141
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Population1,141
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Coordinates16.9398°, -95.2031°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation56.5 inches (1,436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zacatal

Zacatal is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,141. The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet (550 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: Zacatal vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zacatal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,804 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,804 ft (550 m)
Area447.9 sq mi (1,160.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.9398°N, 95.2031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 145 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 97 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 116 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 95 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 145 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 37 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 97 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 29 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 63 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 24 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 115 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 99 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 142 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 119 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 114 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 69 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 101 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 3 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 280 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 172 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 161 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 219 km
2010 Karl Category 3 276 km
2005 Stan Category 1 187 km
1998 Lester Category 2 272 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 217 km
1997 Rick Category 1 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 145 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 95 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 118 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
March 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 11.6 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 10.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 9.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in

Zacatal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and April the driest (0.8").

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Farmers Markets in Zacatal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Octubre de 1967
Mercado José Murat

Breweries in Zacatal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
EL CENTENARIO

Airports Near Zacatal

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall 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 Zacatal

What is the population of Zacatal?

Zacatal has a population of 1,141 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 447.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zacatal?

Zacatal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.

How is the job market in Zacatal?

The job market in Zacatal is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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