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Zapotlán del Rey, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Zapotlán del Rey is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 3,280. Elevation: 5,095 ft (1,553 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,280 Population 5,655/sq mi density
5,095 ft Elevation 1,553 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Zapotlán del Rey

Zapotlán del Rey is a town and municipality in Jalisco in west-central Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 400 km2.

People

Population3,280
Density5,655/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation5,095 ft (1,553 m)
Population3,280
Population Density5,655 / sq mi
Elevation5,095 ft (1,553 m)
Coordinates20.4664°, -102.9261°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zapotlán del Rey

Zapotlán del Rey is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 3,280. The city sits at an elevation of 5,095 feet (1,553 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 105 business establishments.

Income: Zapotlán del Rey vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Zapotlán del Rey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,095 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,095 ft (1,553 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density5,655/sq mi
Coordinates20.4664°N, 102.9261°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.86"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 125 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 141 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 122 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 68 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 123 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 120 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 111 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 96 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 53 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 27 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 110 km
May 7, 1998 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 17 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 176 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 244 km
2021 Rick Category 2 218 km
2021 Nora Category 1 258 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 235 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 154 km
2011 Jova Category 2 220 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 241 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 289 km
1996 Alma Category 2 280 km
1996 Boris Category 1 211 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 235 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 247 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 194 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 223 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 128 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 141 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 180 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Zapotlán del Rey has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Zapotlán del Rey

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
USAER Zapotlan Del Rey
Francisco Silva Romero
Francisco Silva Romero
Guillermo Prieto
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Pedro Moreno
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 95
Manuel Avila Camacho
Rafael Ramirez
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Radio Stations near Zapotlán del Rey

49 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM entrevistas, news MP3 64 kbps
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 90.3 fm, acir AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
City Pop Guadalajara citypop, kpop MP3
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 103.5 fm, américa MP3
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 107.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 98.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
Internet Public Radio artist, arts MP3 256 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 105.9 fm, 1970s MP3
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta cumbia, tropical AAC
millenium bella musica classical AAC+ 128 kbps
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 56 kbps
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 820 am, am MP3 128 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 92.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1150 am, am MP3 64 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco 94.7 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1010 am, am MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco 93.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 88.7 fm, @fm MP3
Radio Mujer 92.7 family, latin AAC+ 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 95.9 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana AAC+ 128 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco 89.9 fm, américa MP3
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco 580 am, am MP3 128 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco 91.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC 700, 700 am AAC+ 32 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 101.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 102.7 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1310 am, am MP3 64 kbps
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 960 am, am MP3
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio preguntale a gonzalo MP3 320 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco américa, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco 760 am, am AAC+ 56 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco 1250 am, am AAC+ 64 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco 97.9 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Zapotlán del Rey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO JRF
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in Zapotlán del Rey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Mezcala0.0
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal 'Huehuehtlahtolli'0.0

Farmers Markets in Zapotlán del Rey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Atequiza
Mercado Villas Andalucía

Gas Stations in Zapotlán del Rey

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #3627202724

Stadiums & Teams in Zapotlán del Rey

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Airports Near Zapotlán del Rey

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zapotlán del Rey

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia De La Santísima Trinidad

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 Zapotlán del Rey

What is the population of Zapotlán del Rey?

Zapotlán del Rey has a population of 3,280 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5,655 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zapotlán del Rey?

Zapotlán del Rey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.

How is the job market in Zapotlán del Rey?

The job market in Zapotlán del Rey is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 105 business establishments in the area.

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