Zapotitlán Tablas, Mexico
Guerrero · Mexico
Zapotitlán Tablas is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,713. Elevation: 5,919 ft (1,804 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°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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About Zapotitlán Tablas
Zapotitlán Tablas is a city and seat of the municipality of Zapotitlán Tablas, in the state of Guerrero, southern Mexico.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,713 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,919 ft (1,804 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.4242°, -98.7806° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guerrero |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.9 inches (1,165 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zapotitlán Tablas
Zapotitlán Tablas is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,713. The city sits at an elevation of 5,919 feet (1,804 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,919 ft (1,804 m) |
| Area | 134.4 sq mi (348.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4242°N, 98.7806°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 91 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 107 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 138 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 138 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 108 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 91 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 116 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 74 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 80 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 121 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 119 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 80 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 150 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (179 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 188 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in |
Zapotitlán Tablas has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (0.3").
Schools in Zapotitlán Tablas
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Bachilleres | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Antonio Plaza | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Zapotitlán Tablas
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Santa Cruz | - | Small Airport |
| Chilpancingo National Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Zapotitlán Tablas?
Zapotitlán Tablas has a population of 1,713 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 134.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zapotitlán Tablas?
Zapotitlán Tablas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches.
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