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Zinacantán, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Zinacantán is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 3,876. Elevation: 7,087 ft (2,160 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

3,876 Population 48/sq mi density
7,087 ft Elevation 2,160 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
67.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Zinacantán

Zinacantán

San Lorenzo Zinacantán is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. 99.1% of its population is Tzotzil Maya, an indigenous people with linguistic and cultural ties to other highland Maya peoples.

People

Population3,876
Density48/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation7,087 ft (2,160 m)
Population3,876
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation7,087 ft (2,160 m)
Coordinates16.7600°, -92.7230°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation67.1 inches (1,705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zinacantán

Zinacantán is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 3,876. The city sits at an elevation of 7,087 feet (2,160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 124 business establishments.

Income: Zinacantán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)124

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Zinacantán

Zinacantán has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1153 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.8° 3.3
Feb 14.9°C / 59°F 7.2° / 22.6° 11.7
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 8.2° / 24° 16.9
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 9.5° / 25.6° 45.0
May 18°C / 64°F 11.2° / 24.8° 140.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 12.3° / 23.8° 221.6
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.1° 147.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.4° 177.7
Sep 18°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.8° 233.8
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.5° 101.7
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 8.4° / 21.2° 39.0
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 6.6° / 21° 14.2
Zinacantán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,087 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,087 ft (2,160 m)
Area81.1 sq mi (210.0 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates16.7600°N, 92.7230°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

512 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 80 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 91 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 107 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 147 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 138 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 143 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 143 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 31 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 29 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 114 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 149 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 122 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 59 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 138 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 104 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 93 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 129 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 86 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 9.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 6.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 8.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Zinacantán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Zinacantán

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico #80s, 1980s MP3 320 kbps
XHSON "Beat" 100.9 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, lounge MP3 48 kbps
Roca Fm Clasicos Mexico 60s, 70s MP3 320 kbps
XHSH-FM "Amor 95.3" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 48 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 kbps
UNICACH Radio MP3 128 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary music AAC+ 32 kbps
XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grc AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Zoque 105.9 FM MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEL-AM 1260 "La Comadre" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grupera AAC+ 48 kbps
XEX 730 "W Deportes" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 128 kbps
XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF mexico city, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
JOYA 101.7 (Tuxtla) - 101.7 FM - XHVV-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 101.7 fm, américa AAC
Radio Zoque (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, dance AAC+ 56 kbps
LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 91.1 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Zinacantán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cafemuseo cafe
Ex Convento de Santo Domingo
Museo de Culturas Populares
Museo de la Medicina Maya
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Sergio Castro
Museo textiles de mundo maya
Museum of Amber
Na Bolom
Na Bolom

Libraries in Zinacantán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Cafe y librería de oscasion0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Zinacantán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito 2
Mercado
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías
Mercado Jose Castillo Tielemans
Mercado La Hormiga
Mercado La Hormiga
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercaltos
Mercaltos
Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal
Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal

Restaurants in Zinacantán

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Mi Pueblito
Los Arcos

Stadiums & Teams in Zinacantán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zinacantán

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Valle Bonito AirportSmall Airport
Yalcok AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zinacantán

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla El Señor de Esquipulas
Iglesia de San Lorenzo

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 Zinacantán

What is the population of Zinacantán?

Zinacantán has a population of 3,876 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 81.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zinacantán?

Zinacantán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

How is the job market in Zinacantán?

The job market in Zinacantán is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 124 business establishments in the area.

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