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Zacoalco de Torres, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Zacoalco de Torres is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 18,172. Elevation: 4,423 ft (1,348 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,172 Population 7,240/sq mi density
4,423 ft Elevation 1,348 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
27.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population18,172
Density7,240/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain27.2 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation4,423 ft (1,348 m)
Population18,172
Population Density7,240 / sq mi
Elevation4,423 ft (1,348 m)
Coordinates20.2263°, -103.5698°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation27.2 inches (691 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zacoalco de Torres

Zacoalco de Torres is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 18,172. The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet (1,348 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 582 business establishments.

Income: Zacoalco de Torres vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)582

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Zacoalco de Torres

Zacoalco de Torres has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is May (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 839 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.3°C / 61°F 5.4° / 27.4° 7.9
Feb 17.7°C / 64°F 6.7° / 30.6° 10.9
Mar 20.1°C / 68°F 9.4° / 32.4° 0.7
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 10.7° / 34.8° 2.5
May 23.9°C / 75°F 12.8° / 35.9° 18.3
Jun 23°C / 73°F 14.7° / 35.7° 120.7
Jul 21°C / 70°F 15.2° / 30.2° 220.6
Aug 20.5°C / 69°F 14.8° / 28.6° 198.1
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 13.6° / 29.1° 158.2
Oct 19.7°C / 67°F 11.4° / 28.6° 84.1
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 9.3° / 28.1° 9.7
Dec 16.9°C / 62°F 6.7° / 27.4° 7.7
Zacoalco de Torres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,423 ft (1,348 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density7,240/sq mi
Coordinates20.2263°N, 103.5698°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 146 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 137 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 97 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 88 km
Apr 15, 1997 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 81 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 59 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 84 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 86 km
Aug 31, 2015 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico M4.4 134 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 120 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 127 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km SSE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.3 146 km
Oct 4, 2017 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico M4.3 147 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 120 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 100 km
Aug 1, 1994 5 km NNE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.2 120 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 120 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 204 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 275 km
2021 Rick Category 2 225 km
2021 Nora Category 1 187 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 261 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 165 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 92 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 246 km
2013 Erick Category 1 264 km
2012 Bud Category 2 250 km
2011 Jova Category 2 150 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 181 km
2009 Andres Category 1 241 km
2006 John Category 3 264 km
2006 Lane Category 1 274 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 251 km
1996 Alma Category 2 276 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 176 km
1996 Boris Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 131 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 146 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 139 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 76 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 79 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 138 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 140 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in

Zacoalco de Torres has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Zacoalco de Torres

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Manuel López Cotilla
Secundaria Técnica 152
Ramón García Ruiz
Ramón García Ruiz
Las Moras
Escuela Secundaria Técnica 152
Braulio Gomez Cortes
Vicente Guerrero
Ramon Duran
Rafael Ramirez
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Mariano Matamoros
Maria Carmen Macias
Jaime Torres Bodet
Lázaro Cárdenas Del Río
José María Morelos Y Pavón
José Clemente Orozco
Jose Antonio Torres
Jose Antonio Torres
José Antonio Torres
Ignacio Zaragoza
Francisco I Madero
Epigmenio Cabrera
Cuauhtemoc
Benito Juarez
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
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Radio Stations near Zacoalco de Torres

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM entrevistas, news MP3 64 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 90.3 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM AAC+ 64 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1010 am, am MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 93.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 95.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 128 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC 700, 700 am AAC+ 32 kbps
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps
RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 960 am, am MP3
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio preguntale a gonzalo MP3 320 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1250 am, am AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am AAC+ 56 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Libraries in Zacoalco de Torres

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Magdalena Sofía0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFESOR GABBRIEL BARRETO VISCAINO0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0

Farmers Markets in Zacoalco de Torres

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Atemajac de Brizuela
Mercado Municipal de Zacoalco de Torres

Hotels in Zacoalco de Torres

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Arenas
Hotel De Méndez
Hotel El Recuerdo

Restaurants in Zacoalco de Torres

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BIRRIERÍA 'EL RANCHO DE PEDRO''
Hacienda San José
La Cabaña
MARISCOS ''EL AMIGO''
Restaurante Las Tilapias
Tacos Cuquis
Tacos Doña Mary
Tacos Doña Mary
Tacos Doña Mary
Tacos Doña Mary
Tacos La Casita
Taquería La Mexicana
Taquería LICHI

Clinics in Zacoalco de Torres

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

I.M.S.S. Clínica 77

Train Stations in Zacoalco de Torres

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antigua estación de Zacoalco

Gas Stations in Zacoalco de Torres

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #13148535459
MX #363363121

Banks in Zacoalco de Torres

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
BBVA

Shopping Malls in Zacoalco de Torres

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mi Bodega Zacoalco
Portal Arista

Breweries in Zacoalco de Torres

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
cerveceria betitos

Stadiums & Teams in Zacoalco de Torres

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zacoalco de Torres

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zacoalco de Torres

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Correos de México

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zacoalco de Torres

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla de San Juan Bautista
Capilla de San Miguel Arcángel
Capilla San Judas Tadeo

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 Zacoalco de Torres

What is the population of Zacoalco de Torres?

Zacoalco de Torres has a population of 18,172 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7,240 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zacoalco de Torres?

Zacoalco de Torres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.2 inches.

How is the job market in Zacoalco de Torres?

The job market in Zacoalco de Torres is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 582 business establishments in the area.

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