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Zacatzonapa, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Zacatzonapa is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 959. Elevation: 4,370 ft (1,332 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

959 Population 4/sq mi density
4,370 ft Elevation 1,332 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
35.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population959
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain35.5 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation4,370 ft (1,332 m)
Population959
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation4,370 ft (1,332 m)
Coordinates17.5021°, -99.3432°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.5 inches (902 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zacatzonapa

Zacatzonapa is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 959. The city sits at an elevation of 4,370 feet (1,332 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Zacatzonapa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zacatzonapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,370 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,370 ft (1,332 m)
Area239.8 sq mi (621.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.5021°N, 99.3432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,278 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 113 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 147 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 106 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 71 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 135 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 145 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 93 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 147 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 135 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 111 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 86 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 53 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 74 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 110 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 111 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 144 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 116 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 45 km
2024 John Category 3 53 km
2023 Otis Category 5 87 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 273 km
2021 Rick Category 2 252 km
2017 Max Category 1 101 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 189 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 294 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 190 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 205 km
2006 John Category 4 290 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 68 km
1997 Rick Category 2 223 km
1996 Boris Category 1 185 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 259 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 76 km
1984 Odile Category 2 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 43 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 143 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 80 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 98 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 89 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 114 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 43 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 74 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 113 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 38 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 67 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 98 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 145 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 177 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 184 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Zacatzonapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Zacatzonapa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 99.7 (Chilpancingo) - 99.7 FM - XHEPI-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 23 kbps
DSS RADIO 107.9 (Chilpancingo) - 107.9 FM - XHSCAS-FM - Digital con Sentido Social 106.3, A.C. - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 107.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
W RADIO 105.1 (Chilpancingo) - 105.1 FM - XHEZUM-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 105.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zacatzonapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa museo José Juárez UAGro
Museo Interactivo "La Avispa"
Museo Interactivo "La Avispa"
Museo Regional de Guerrero

Libraries in Zacatzonapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Quechultenango0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Estatal Gobierno del Estado0.0

Farmers Markets in Zacatzonapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Colonia del Pri
Mercado de Quechultenango
Mercado Municipal de Chilapa de Alvarez

Stadiums & Teams in Zacatzonapa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zacatzonapa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Zacatzonapa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de Guerrero (CRIG)

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 Zacatzonapa

What is the population of Zacatzonapa?

Zacatzonapa has a population of 959 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 239.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zacatzonapa?

Zacatzonapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.5 inches.

How is the job market in Zacatzonapa?

The job market in Zacatzonapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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