Zapotal 5ta. Sección, Mexico
Tabasco · Mexico
Zapotal 5ta. Sección is a small town in Tabasco, Mexico with a population of 908. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 908 |
| Population Density | 391 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0178°, -93.7514° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Tabasco |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.0 inches (2,160 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zapotal 5ta. Sección
Zapotal 5ta. Sección is a small town in Mexico (Tabasco) with a population of 908. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0178°N, 93.7514°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 92 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 13.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in |
Zapotal 5ta. Sección has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.7") and March the driest (1.8").
Airports Near Zapotal 5ta. Sección
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acuagranjas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Campo David Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cucuyulapa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Blanquillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Concordia Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Giralda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Pista Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Unión Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Joali Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San António Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose Produce Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosalia Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Zapotal 5ta. Sección?
Zapotal 5ta. Sección has a population of 908 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 391 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zapotal 5ta. Sección?
Zapotal 5ta. Sección has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 85.0 inches.
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