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Zapotitlán Palmas, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Zapotitlán Palmas is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,246. Elevation: 6,293 ft (1,918 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,246 Population 105/sq mi density
6,293 ft Elevation 1,918 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Zapotitlán Palmas

Zapotitlán Palmas

Zapotitlán Palmas is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km2.
It is part of the Huajuapan District in the north of the Mixteca Region.

People

Population1,246
Density105/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation6,293 ft (1,918 m)
Population1,246
Population Density105 / sq mi
Elevation6,293 ft (1,918 m)
Coordinates17.8897°, -97.8179°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (779 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zapotitlán Palmas

Zapotitlán Palmas is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,246. The city sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet (1,918 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: Zapotitlán Palmas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zapotitlán Palmas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,293 ft (1,918 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates17.8897°N, 97.8179°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

287 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 149 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 102 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 68 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 146 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 150 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 70 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 149 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 149 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 74 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 72 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 75 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 54 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 70 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 51 km
Sep 16, 1995 0 km E of Huixtepec, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 107 km
Jun 25, 2015 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico M5.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 167 km
2024 John Category 3 184 km
2023 Otis Category 5 249 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 268 km
2021 Grace Category 1 291 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 267 km
2017 Max Category 1 175 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 155 km
2010 Karl Category 3 155 km
2007 Dean Category 2 295 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 300 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 173 km
1997 Rick Category 2 231 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 139 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 152 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 152 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 158 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 168 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 171 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 183 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 192 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Zapotitlán Palmas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Zapotitlán Palmas

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zapotitlán Palmas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mureh

Libraries in Zapotitlán Palmas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa María0.0
Biblioteca UTM0.0

Farmers Markets in Zapotitlán Palmas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Cuautémoc
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Zaragoza

Clinics in Zapotitlán Palmas

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IMSS
IMSS

Breweries in Zapotitlán Palmas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Heineken México

Airports Near Zapotitlán Palmas

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zapotitlán Palmas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
capilla del Calvario
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova

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 Zapotitlán Palmas

What is the population of Zapotitlán Palmas?

Zapotitlán Palmas has a population of 1,246 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 105 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zapotitlán Palmas?

Zapotitlán Palmas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.

How is the job market in Zapotitlán Palmas?

The job market in Zapotitlán Palmas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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