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Zacualtipán, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

Zacualtipán is a small city in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 23,125. Elevation: 6,529 ft (1,990 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,125 Population 141/sq mi density
6,529 ft Elevation 1,990 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population23,125
Density141/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation6,529 ft (1,990 m)
Population23,125
Population Density141 / sq mi
Elevation6,529 ft (1,990 m)
Coordinates20.6500°, -98.6563°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (773 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zacualtipán

Zacualtipán is a small city in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 23,125. The city sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet (1,990 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 740 business establishments.

Income: Zacualtipán vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)740

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Zacualtipán

Zacualtipán has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is May (21.8°C), the coldest is Dec (13.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 898 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.5°C / 56°F 1.7° / 27.9° 30.2
Feb 15°C / 59°F 1.1° / 31° 19.4
Mar 17.9°C / 64°F 5.3° / 34.3° 20.7
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 9° / 34.9° 49.3
May 21.8°C / 71°F 12.1° / 34.8° 45.4
Jun 20.3°C / 69°F 12.3° / 32.8° 143.1
Jul 19.1°C / 66°F 12.4° / 28° 123.2
Aug 18.9°C / 66°F 11.8° / 27.6° 124.7
Sep 18°C / 64°F 9.9° / 26.6° 151.0
Oct 16.3°C / 61°F 6.2° / 26.6° 111.7
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 4.2° / 27° 49.1
Dec 13.3°C / 56°F 2° / 26.1° 30.4
Zacualtipán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,529 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,529 ft (1,990 m)
Area164.4 sq mi (425.7 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates20.6500°N, 98.6563°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 17, 2019.

Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 114 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 140 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 90 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 130 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 67 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 96 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 46 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 112 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 42 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 69 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 140 km
Sep 5, 2002 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico M3.8 143 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 135 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 101 km
2017 Katia Category 2 162 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 226 km
2010 Karl Category 3 275 km
2007 Dean Category 2 142 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 163 km
2000 Keith Category 1 214 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 145 km
1993 Gert Category 2 62 km
1990 Diana Category 2 134 km
1988 Debby Category 1 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 149 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 164 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 166 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 181 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 182 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 6.6 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 9.5 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in

Zacualtipán has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Zacualtipán

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela Normal Sierra Hidalguense College
Universidad Tecnológica de la Sierra Hidalguense University Visit →

Schools in Zacualtipán

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Secundaria Teófilo Rivera
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Radio Stations near Zacualtipán

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
VOX FM 94.5 (El Salvador) - 94.5 FM - YSEC - San Salvador, El Salvador 94.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zacualtipán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Regional de la Sierra Alta de Zacualtipán

Libraries in Zacualtipán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
El Porvenir0.0
Prof. Carlos Rodríguez C.0.0

Farmers Markets in Zacualtipán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in Zacualtipán

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medica

Gas Stations in Zacualtipán

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Zacualtipán

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Azteca
BBVA
Compartamos Banco
Santander

Airports Near Zacualtipán

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Engineer Juan Guillermo Villasana National AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zacualtipán

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de La Encarnacion Zacualtipan

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 Zacualtipán

What is the population of Zacualtipán?

Zacualtipán has a population of 23,125 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 141 people per square mile, spread across 164.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zacualtipán?

Zacualtipán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in Zacualtipán?

The job market in Zacualtipán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 740 business establishments in the area.

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