Zaragoza (La Vaca), Mexico

San Luis Potosí · Mexico

Zaragoza (La Vaca) is a small town in San Luis Potosí, Mexico with a population of 554. Elevation: 6,181 ft (1,884 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

554 Population 1/sq mi density
6,181 ft Elevation 1,884 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
12.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population554
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain12.4 in/yr
Elevation6,181 ft (1,884 m)
Population554
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,181 ft (1,884 m)
Coordinates24.0409°, -101.0563°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceSan Luis Potosí
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation12.4 inches (316 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zaragoza (La Vaca)

Zaragoza (La Vaca) is a small town in Mexico (San Luis Potosí) with a population of 554. The city sits at an elevation of 6,181 feet (1,884 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Zaragoza (La Vaca) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,181 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation6,181 ft (1,884 m)
Area447.7 sq mi (1,159.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.0409°N, 101.0563°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 30 km
Jul 30, 1992 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Jul 21, 2020 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico M4.2 104 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 1 221 km
2005 Emily Category 2 261 km
1988 Gilbert Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in

Zaragoza (La Vaca) has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.1") and March the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Zaragoza (La Vaca)

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Universidad (UASLP) (Matehuala) - 91.9 FM - XHUASM-FM - Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí - Matehuala, San Luis Potosí 91.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps

Airports Near Zaragoza (La Vaca)

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(DELETE)Cedros Mine-Small Airport
Cedros Airport-Small Airport
Engineer Manuel Moreno Torres National Airport-Small Airport
Mazapil East Airfield-Small Airport
Minera Camino Rojo Airport-Small Airport
Palula Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Tulillo Airstrip-Small Airport
San Marcos del Tapado Airfield-Small Airport
Santa Ana de Vanegas Airport-Small Airport
Terminal Airfield-Small Airport

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 Zaragoza (La Vaca)

What is the population of Zaragoza (La Vaca)?

Zaragoza (La Vaca) has a population of 554 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 447.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaragoza (La Vaca)?

Zaragoza (La Vaca) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 12.4 inches.

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