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Zapaltecatl, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Zapaltecatl is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 555. Elevation: 3,169 ft (966 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

555 Population 4/sq mi density
3,169 ft Elevation 966 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population555
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation3,169 ft (966 m)
Population555
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,169 ft (966 m)
Coordinates18.5762°, -96.9224°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zapaltecatl

Zapaltecatl is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 555. The city sits at an elevation of 3,169 feet (966 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Zapaltecatl vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zapaltecatl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,169 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above Mexico avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,169 ft (966 m)
Area134.1 sq mi (347.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.5762°N, 96.9224°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.88"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

142 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 58 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 115 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 65 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 148 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 113 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 101 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 114 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 115 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 134 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 86 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 100 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 89 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 89 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 114 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 117 km
Jun 11, 2000 6 km ESE of Santiago Tilantongo, Mexico M4.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 288 km
2021 Grace Category 3 226 km
2017 Katia Category 2 226 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 162 km
2017 Max Category 1 296 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 253 km
2010 Karl Category 3 38 km
2007 Dean Category 2 214 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 214 km
2005 Stan Category 1 213 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 283 km
1997 Rick Category 1 299 km
1993 Gert Category 2 298 km
1990 Diana Category 2 259 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 288 km
1988 Debby Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 62 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 74 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 91 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 96 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 105 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 123 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 135 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 182 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 186 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 14.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 14.8 in
August 72°F (22°C) 13.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 14.9 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in

Zapaltecatl has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.9") and March the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Zapaltecatl

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Libraries in Zapaltecatl

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Zapaltecatl

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 21 de Mayo
Mercado Cosolapa
Mercado Faustino Mora
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Naranjal
Mercado Omealca
Mercado San Sebastian
Mercado Tezonapeño "La Frontera"
Mercado Veracruzano
Mercado Zongolica
Tianguis de Tezonapa

Airports Near Zapaltecatl

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Zapaltecatl

What is the population of Zapaltecatl?

Zapaltecatl has a population of 555 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 134.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zapaltecatl?

Zapaltecatl has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

How is the job market in Zapaltecatl?

The job market in Zapaltecatl is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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