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Zacatecas, Mexico
Zacatecas · Mexico
Zacatecas is a large city in Zacatecas, Mexico with a population of 129,011. Elevation: 8,136 ft (2,480 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 129,011 |
| Population Density | 938 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,136 ft (2,480 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.7684°, -102.5814° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Zacatecas |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.6 inches (448 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zacatecas
Zacatecas is a large city in Mexico (Zacatecas) with a population of 129,011. The city sits at an elevation of 8,136 feet (2,480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Zacatecas vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 60 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 3 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Zacatecas
Zacatecas has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is May (18°C), the coldest is Jan (10.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 368 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,136 ft (2,480 m) |
| Area | 137.5 sq mi (356.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7684°N, 102.5814°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
Zacatecas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (0.1").
Schools in Zacatecas
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Goitia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Urbana Federal "Narciso Mendoza" | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio del Centro | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Federal No. 2 "Salvador Vidal" | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Ramon Lopez Velarde | — | — | — | — |
| Preparatoria 1 UAZ | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria J. Jesus Gonzalez Ortega Federal1 | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Francisco Garcia Salinas | — | — | — | — |
| Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas Campus I | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Cbtis 23 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Federal 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Preparatoria Plantel 4 UAZ | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 48 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica #34 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Alma Obrera | — | — | — | — |
| Primaria Benito Juárez | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Zacatecas
36 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 106.5 fm, américa | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Caxcán FM - 95.1 FM - XHJRS-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jalpa, Zacatecas | 95.1 fm, américa | AAC+ 80 kbps | |
| Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, Zacatecas | 90.7 fm, balada | MP3 64 kbps | |
| STEREO FRESNILLO 91.1 (Fresnillo) - 91.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, Zacatecas | 91.1 fm, américa | MP3 24 kbps | |
| La Única Fresnillo - 103.3 FM - XHIH-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA | 103.3, 103.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 770 W Radio (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 770 am, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 97.9 Radio Zacatecas (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 97.9 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| LUPE 93.3 (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, Zacatecas | 93.3 fm, américa | MP3 40 kbps | |
| La Grande de Río Grande - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA | 97.1, 97.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA | 80s en español, 99.3 | MP3 64 kbps | |
| LA MEJOR FM 107.9 (Fresnillo) - 107.9 FM - XHEMA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas | américa, aquí nomás | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| W RADIO 94.3 (Fresnillo) - 94.3 FM - XHPFRZ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Fresnillo, Zacatecas | 94.3 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AMOR ES 99.3 (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 99.3 fm, amor es | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Jerez (Jerez) - 89.1 FM - XHXM-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA | 89.1, 89.1 fm | MP3 24 kbps | |
| La Tremenda (Fresnillo) - 98.5 FM - XHYQ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA | 98.5, 98.5 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| AMOR es (Zacatecas) - 99.3 FM - XHZAZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 80s en español, 99.3 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA | 97.1, 97.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Líder Stereo ZER (Zacatecas) - 96.5 FM - XHZER-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA | 96.5, 96.5 fm | MP3 40 kbps | |
| Radio Alegría (Jalpa, Zac.) - 98.3 FM - XHFP-FM - Jalpa, ZA | 98.3, 98.3 fm | AAC 32 kbps | |
| La Bonita del Norte (Río Grande) - 92.7 FM - XHPRGZ-FM - Comunicaciones JFJ - Río Grande, Zacatecas | 92.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Q Lomas De Calera 640 AM | baladas en español, banda | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W RADIO 104.9 (Zacatecas y Guadalupe) - 104.9 FM - XHCCFL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 104.9 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Fresnillo - 100.5 FM - XHFRE-FM - Grupo B15 - Fresnillo, Zacatecas | 100.5 fm, entretenimiento | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Stereo Fresnillo (Fresnillo) - 106.1 FM - XHRRA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Fresnillo, ZA | 106.1 fm, entretenimiento | MP3 24 kbps | |
| Inolvidable (Jerez) - 90.7 FM - XHJRZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Jerez, ZA | 90.7, 90.7 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Digital 106.5 (Zacatecas) - 106.5 FM - XHLK-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Zacatecas, ZA | 106.5, 106.5 fm | MP3 96 kbps | |
| WRadio Fresnillo 94.3 FM | fresnillo, grupo radio cañón | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Voz (Zacatecas) - 96.1 FM - XHGPE-FM - Grupo Imagenzac - Guadalupe, ZA | 96.1 fm, concesión social | MP3 112 kbps | |
| La Grande (Río Grande) - 97.1 FM - XHZC-FM - Río Grande, ZA | 97.1, 97.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sonido Estrella (Zacatecas) - 89.9 FM - XHEPC-FM - Zacatecas, ZA | 89.9, 89.9 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RADIO ZACATECAS 97.9 (Zacatecas) - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 97.9 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Zacatecas - 97.9 FM - XHZH-FM - SIZART (Sistema Zacatecano de Radio y Televisión) - Zacatecas, ZA | 97.9, 97.9 fm | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Ele (Fresnillo) - 95.1 FM - XHEL-FM - Torres Corporativo - Fresnillo, ZA | 95.1, 95.1 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Lupe (Zacatecas) - 93.3 FM - XHEXZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Guadalupe, ZA | 93.3, 93.3 fm | MP3 40 kbps | |
| W RADIO 770 (Zacatecas) - 770 AM - XEFRTM-AM - GlobalMedia - Zacatecas, Zacatecas | 770 am, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Cañón (Tlaltenango) - 90.1 FM - XHTGO-FM - NTR Medios de Comunicación - Guadalupe Victoria, ZA | 1100, 1100 am | AAC 350 kbps |
Museums in Zacatecas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex San Agustin | ||||
| Ismael Giron | ||||
| Museo de Arte Abstracto Manuel Felguerez | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias | ||||
| Museo de la Toma de Zacatecas | ||||
| Museo Francisco Goitia | ||||
| Museo Pedro Coronel | ||||
| Museo Pedro Coronel | ||||
| Museo Regional de Guadalupe | ||||
| Rafael Coronel Museum |
Libraries in Zacatecas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Mauricio Magdaleno | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Publica Martin de Zavala | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zacatecas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| González Ortega Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Genaro Codina | |||||
| Mercado Roberto del Real Carranza |
Hotels in Zacatecas
10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zacatecas
31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Zacatecas
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Zacatecas
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Zacatecas
7 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Zacatecas
28 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Zacatecas
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Zacatecas
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zacatecas
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Zacatecas
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zacatecas
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zacatecas
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zacatecas
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Zacatecas
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Zacatecas
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zacatecas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Zacatecas
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport | ZCL | Medium Airport |
| Salitral de Carrera Airport | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Zacatecas
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Centre of Zacatecas | Cultural | 1993 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zacatecas
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Altar a los Santos Católicos | |
| Bracho Iglesia (Church) | |
| Capilla del Santo Cristo | |
| Catedral basílica de Zacatecas | |
| Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Fátima | |
| Parroquia De Santo Domingo | |
| Santuario Diocesano de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe "Guadalupito" | |
| Templo de Jesus | |
| Templo de Mexicapan |
Quick Facts
Around Zacatecas
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇲🇽 About Mexico
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Zacatecas
Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Zacatecas
What is the population of Zacatecas?
Zacatecas has a population of 129,011 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 938 people per square mile, spread across 137.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zacatecas?
Zacatecas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.6 inches.
How is the job market in Zacatecas?
The job market in Zacatecas is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 60 business establishments in the area, including 29 restaurants and food service locations.