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Zaragoza, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Zaragoza is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 9,639. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,639 Population 975/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Zaragoza

Zaragoza is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz, located 297 kilometres (185 mi) southeast of the state capital of Xalapa and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the city of Minatitlán.

People

Population9,639
Density975/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population9,639
Population Density975 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates17.9578°, -94.6423°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,880 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zaragoza

Zaragoza is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 9,639. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 308 business establishments.

Income: Zaragoza vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)308

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Zaragoza

Zaragoza has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 18.7° / 26.3° 105.6
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 19.3° / 28.2° 61.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 29.9° 35.1
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 22.1° / 33.4° 22.0
May 28.8°C / 84°F 23.9° / 33.6° 103.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.9° 211.1
Jul 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 32.2° 223.2
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.5° 341.1
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.8° 556.8
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.3° 425.7
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.1° 298.4
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 19.1° / 27.5° 162.5
Zaragoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density975/sq mi
Coordinates17.9578°N, 94.6423°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 89 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 111 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 104 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 136 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 41 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 104 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 46 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 117 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 142 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 85 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 140 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 131 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 103 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 146 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 91 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 61 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 116 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 105 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 296 km
2021 Grace Category 3 294 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 251 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 211 km
2010 Karl Category 3 194 km
2007 Dean Category 2 248 km
2005 Stan Category 1 76 km
1997 Rick Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 90 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 13.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 16.0 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in

Zaragoza has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and April the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Zaragoza

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria General Ignacio Zaragoza
Escuela Primaria Salvador Díaz Mirón
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 116
Escuela Primaria Álvaro Obregón
Escuela Primaria Aquiles Serdán
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Radio Stations near Zaragoza

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ISTMO 94.9 (Acayucan) - 94.9 FM - XHPTEA-FM - ACayucan, Veracruz 94.9 fm, acayucan AAC+ 80 kbps
LA KEBUENA 93.9 (Acayucan) - 93.9 FM - XHEVZ-FM - Acayucan, Veracruz 93.9 fm, acayucan MP3 128 kbps
RADIO SENSACIONAL DIGITAL 93.9 (Allende) - 93.9 FM - XHVD-FM - Allende, Coahuila MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Zaragoza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueología Olmeca
Museo de Sitio
Museo del Faro

Libraries in Zaragoza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Oralia Bringas de García0.0
Biblioteca Pública C.Viriato Da Silveira0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Edificio O0.0
USBI0.0
USBI0.0

Farmers Markets in Zaragoza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Noviembre
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Antonio J. Bermúdez
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Coatzacoalcos
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Cuauhtémoc
Mercado De Peces
Mercado De Peces
Mercado Díaz Ordaz
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Cosoleacaque
Mercado Pino Suarez
Mercado Popular Morelos
Mercado Puerto México
Mercado Santa Clara
Mercado Solidaridad
Mercado Solidaridad 2
Mercado Úrsulo Galván
Tianguis Tomito
Tianguis Tomito

Banks in Zaragoza

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Stadiums & Teams in Zaragoza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zaragoza

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Zaragoza

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Siglo XXI

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zaragoza

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Beth-Lehem
Parroquia San Isidro Labrador

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

What is the population of Zaragoza?

Zaragoza has a population of 9,639 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 975 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zaragoza?

Zaragoza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.

How is the job market in Zaragoza?

The job market in Zaragoza is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 308 business establishments in the area.

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