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Zapotiltic, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Zapotiltic is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 22,833. Elevation: 4,324 ft (1,318 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

22,833 Population 7,389/sq mi density
4,324 ft Elevation 1,318 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
38.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population22,833
Density7,389/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation4,324 ft (1,318 m)
Population22,833
Population Density7,389 / sq mi
Elevation4,324 ft (1,318 m)
Coordinates19.6275°, -103.4175°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation38.3 inches (972 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zapotiltic

Zapotiltic is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 22,833. The city sits at an elevation of 4,324 feet (1,318 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 731 business establishments.

Income: Zapotiltic vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)731

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Zapotiltic

Zapotiltic has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 806 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 189.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 179.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 175.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.5
Zapotiltic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,324 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,324 ft (1,318 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density7,389/sq mi
Coordinates19.6275°N, 103.4175°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 104 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 120 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 139 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 141 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 125 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 111 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 135 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 124 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 148 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 123 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 98 km
Sep 19, 2022 24 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 29 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 123 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 68 km
Sep 23, 2022 7 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.2 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 270 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 172 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 140 km
2021 Rick Category 2 164 km
2021 Nora Category 1 198 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 257 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 146 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 141 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 195 km
2013 Erick Category 1 223 km
2012 Bud Category 3 233 km
2011 Jova Category 3 174 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 138 km
2009 Andres Category 1 199 km
2006 John Category 4 223 km
2006 Lane Category 1 273 km
1996 Alma Category 2 210 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 131 km
1996 Boris Category 1 164 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 80 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 104 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 110 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 53 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 135 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 65 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 139 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 120 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 25 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 176 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in

Zapotiltic has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Zapotiltic

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
Primaria Gustavo Díaz Ordaz T. M. y Justo Sierra T. V.
Primaria José Rolón
CECYTEJ 14
Escuela Secundaria General "Nezahualcóyotl"
Zapotiltic
Nezahualcoyotl
Nezahualcoyotl
Jose Clemente Orozco
Francisco V Ruiz
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Miguel Fernandez Morales
Maria Agredano Sandoval
CAM Arnold Gessell
Manuel Avila Camacho
José Vasconcelos
Jose Rolon
José Ma. Morelos Y Pavón
Jose Clemente Orozco
Ignacio Jacobo Magaña
Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
Guadalupe Victoria
Francisco V Ruiz
Chávez Pulido
Agustín Yáñez
USAER Zapotiltic
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Radio Stations near Zapotiltic

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán 95.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
Radio Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL bailable, dance AAC+ 64 kbps
CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima 90.5 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM banda, banda norteña AAC 130 kbps
Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima colima, colima city MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL 92.5, 92.5 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima 98.9 fm, clásicos MP3 96 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Zapotiltic

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del arte
Casa Taller Literario Juan José Arreola
Museo "Silvestre Vargas"
Museo de Estación
Museo de las Culturas de Occidente Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco

Libraries in Zapotiltic

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Valentín Gómez Farías No. 14580.0

Farmers Markets in Zapotiltic

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Municipal de Cd. Guzmán (Zapotlán El Grande)
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan Jalisco
Mercado Municipal Zapotiltic
Tianguis Municipal

Restaurants in Zapotiltic

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desayunador El Pueblito
Mariscos Barra de Navidad
Papas Locas
Pizza FluU
Pizzería Paola
Tacos Tuxpeños
Tortas Ahogadas Guadalajara Zapotiltic

Theatres in Zapotiltic

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorio Municipal de Zapotiltic

Clinics in Zapotiltic

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IMSS Zapotiltic
MX #19432011
Unidad de Servicio 45

Gas Stations in Zapotiltic

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1153585499

Banks in Zapotiltic

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Santander
Banorte
BBVA
BBVA
HSBC
Telecomm Telégrafos

Breweries in Zapotiltic

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Colombo

Stadiums & Teams in Zapotiltic

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zapotiltic

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zapotiltic

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla La Milagrosa
Capilla Santo Santiago
El Sagrario
San Martín de Porres
Santuario del Santo Niño Milagroso
Señor del Perdón

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 Zapotiltic

What is the population of Zapotiltic?

Zapotiltic has a population of 22,833 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7,389 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zapotiltic?

Zapotiltic enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches.

How is the job market in Zapotiltic?

The job market in Zapotiltic is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 731 business establishments in the area.

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