Zitlaltépec, Mexico

Tlaxcala · Mexico

Zitlaltépec is a small city in Tlaxcala, Mexico with a population of 6,280. Elevation: 8,412 ft (2,564 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,280 Population 162/sq mi density

8,412 ft Elevation 2,564 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

25.6 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Zitlaltépec

Zitlaltépec de Trinidad Sánchez Santos is a town and its surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala.

People

Population6,280

Density162/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

Rain25.6 in/yr

Sunny Days362/yr

Elevation8,412 ft (2,564 m)

Population	6,280
Population Density	162 / sq mi
Elevation	8,412 ft (2,564 m)
Coordinates	19.2039°, -97.9072°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Tlaxcala
Average Temperature	59°F (15°C)
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation	25.6 inches (649 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zitlaltépec

Zitlaltépec is a small city in Mexico (Tlaxcala) with a population of 6,280. The city sits at an elevation of 8,412 feet (2,564 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 201 business establishments.

Income: Zitlaltépec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	201

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Zitlaltépec

Zitlaltépec has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Apr (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (14.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 903 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	14.3°C / 58°F	5.8° / 22.8°	6.6
Feb	16.3°C / 61°F	7.4° / 25.2°	4.4
Mar	18°C / 64°F	9.1° / 26.8°	10.0
Apr	20.2°C / 68°F	11.6° / 28.8°	24.2
May	20.1°C / 68°F	12.4° / 27.8°	74.8
Jun	19.3°C / 67°F	12.9° / 25.7°	164.6
Jul	18.4°C / 65°F	12.2° / 24.7°	157.5
Aug	18.6°C / 65°F	12.3° / 24.8°	184.4
Sep	18.1°C / 65°F	12.3° / 23.9°	189.9
Oct	17.1°C / 63°F	10.2° / 24°	73.8
Nov	15.8°C / 60°F	7.9° / 23.7°	10.7
Dec	14.5°C / 58°F	6.4° / 22.6°	2.0

Zitlaltépec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,412 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above Mexico avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,412 ft (2,564 m)
Area	38.7 sq mi (100.2 km²)
Population Density	162/sq mi
Coordinates	19.2039°N, 97.9072°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"

33% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	95 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	104 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	138 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	149 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	134 km
Mar 20, 2015	3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico	M5.4	145 km
May 6, 1994	7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico	M5.3	97 km
Apr 3, 1997	7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico	M5.2	122 km
Feb 3, 2010	5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico	M4.9	103 km
Dec 14, 1999	5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.8	141 km
Feb 8, 2016	5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico	M4.7	74 km
Jun 16, 2007	9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.6	144 km
Sep 7, 2010	6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.5	144 km
Dec 8, 2000	21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico	M4.3	130 km
Jul 3, 2000	9 km SSE of Tulcingo de Valle, Mexico	M4.2	148 km
Jun 24, 1999	4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico	M4.2	113 km
Jul 6, 2012	7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico	M4.1	146 km
Feb 4, 2003	Puebla region, Mexico	M4.1	71 km
Feb 12, 2004	6 km ENE of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico	M4.1	145 km
May 6, 2013	12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico	M4.1	79 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 2	276 km
2024	John	Category 3	291 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	146 km
2017	Katia	Category 2	177 km
2017	Franklin	Category 1	163 km
2017	Max	Category 1	298 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	121 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	158 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	167 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	289 km
1996	Dolly	Category 1	267 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	215 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	196 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	281 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	178 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (47 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Serdan-Oriental	Tuff cone(s)	3,485 m (11,434 ft)	Unknown	47 km
Cumbres, Las	Stratovolcano	3,940 m (12,927 ft)	-3920	67 km
Orizaba, Pico de	Stratovolcano	5,564 m (18,255 ft)	1846	70 km
Gloria, La	Volcanic field	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	Unknown	70 km
Humeros, Los	Caldera(s)	3,150 m (10,335 ft)	-4470	71 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	77 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	78 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	84 km
Cofre de Perote	Shield(s)	4,282 m (14,049 ft)	1150	86 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	129 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,000 m (6,562 ft)	-1200	132 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	195 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.5 in
February	52°F (11°C)	0.4 in
March	56°F (13°C)	0.7 in
April	58°F (15°C)	1.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
June	59°F (15°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
July	60°F (16°C)	4.6 in	Warmest
August	57°F (14°C)	4.7 in
September	57°F (14°C)	4.3 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in
November	53°F (11°C)	0.6 in
December	51°F (10°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest

Zitlaltépec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 51°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Zitlaltépec

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 29 Trinidad Sánchez Santos	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Zitlaltépec

59 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	89.3, 89.3 fm	MP3
LA COMADRE 105.5 (Puebla) - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	105.5 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX 91.7 (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
XHRH-FM "Amor 103.3" Puebla, PU	musica romantica, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Grupera - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, banda	MP3
Ultra (Huauchinango) - 91.7 FM - XHPHBP-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Huauchinango, Puebla	91.7 fm, balada pop	MP3 96 kbps
XHRC-FM "Mix 91.7" Puebla, PU	adult contemporary, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
Ultra (Puebla) - 92.5 FM - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	92.5 fm, balada pop	MP3 48 kbps
XHRS-FM 90.1 "Radio Disney" Puebla, PU	dance, pop	AAC+ 56 kbps
Amor Puebla - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	103.3, 103.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
MATCH 90.1 (Puebla) - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	90.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 56 kbps
La Ke Buena Puebla - 89.7 FM - XHEPA-FM - Puebla, Puebla	89.7 fm, américa	MP3 24 kbps
UP! 92.5.2 (Puebla) - 92.5 HD2 - XHZM-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Puebla, Puebla	2000's, 2000s	AAC 40 kbps
Radio BUAP - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, Puebla	96.9 fm, benemérita universidad autónoma de puebla	MP3 192 kbps
89.3 La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
Match Puebla - 90.1 FM - XHRS-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	90.1, 90.1 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
XEHIT-AM 1310 "Radio Felicidad" Puebla, PU	classic hits, puebla	AAC+ 48 kbps
RADIO ALTIPLANO 96.5 (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	96.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Puebla FM (Teziutlán)	government, local	AAC 130 kbps
HITS AND MIX RADIO 3	—	MP3
Stere Max 98.1FM	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
La Ke Buena (Ciudad Serdán) - 93.5 FM - XHLU-FM - Ciudad Serdán, Puebla	93.5 fm, ciudad serdán	MP3
HITS AND MIX RADIO 2	oldies, pop	MP3
La Magnífica (Atlixco) - 99.9 FM - XHEV-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Atlixco, Puebla	99.9 fm, atlixco	AAC
AMOR 103.3 (Puebla) - 103.3 FM - XHRH-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	103.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
Vive FM (Tehuacán) - 106.3 FM - XHETE-FM - Cinco Radio - Tehuacán, Puebla	106.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
La Grupera (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, cinco radio	MP3
La Comadre Puebla - 105.5 FM - XHHIT-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	105.5, 105.5 fm	MP3 48 kbps
Arroba FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
Radio Altiplano (Tlaxcala) - 96.5 FM - XHTLAX-FM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL	96.5, 96.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Calpulalpan (Calpulalpan) - 94.3 FM - XHCAL-FM - CORACYT - Calpulalpan, Tlaxcala	94.3, 94.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	1430 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
FM Centro (Apizaco) - 100.3 FM - XHXZ-FM - Apizaco, Tlaxcala	100.3 fm, américa	MP3 24 kbps
La K-Pitana	—	MP3
Radio Tlaxcala - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, TL	1430, 1430 am	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Tlaxcala (Tlaxcala) - 1430 AM - XETT-AM - CORACYT - Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala	1430 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
RADIO DISNEY 92.9 (Puebla) - 92.9 FM - XHECD-FM - Grupo Oro Comunicaciones - Puebla, Puebla	92.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
LA 96 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Cadena IN - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, américa	MP3
El basurero de Dago	musica, música en español	MP3
Exa FM Puebla - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, PU	94.1, 94.1 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
MIX (Puebla) - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, Puebla	1980s, 2000s	AAC+ 48 kbps
La romántica Puebla 92.9 FM HD2	baladas, baladas en español	MP3
RED CIUDADANA 1120 (Puebla) - 1120 AM - XEPOP-AM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	1120 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Tropical Puebla	—	MP3
Imagen radio (Puebla) - 105.1 FM [Puebla, Puebla]	music, news	MP3 128 kbps
MIX Puebla - 91.7 FM - XHRC-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puebla, PU	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puebla - 98.7 FM - XHPBA-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	98.7 fm, américa	AAC
ARROBA FM 96.1 (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
Radio Disney Puebla 92.9 FM	charts, grupo oro	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Poderosa (San Martín) - 90.7 FM - XHRTP-FM - Radiorama - San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla	90.7 fm, banda	MP3
Pasión FM (Puebla) - 104.3 FM - XHPUE-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, PU	104.3, 104.3 fm	MP3
Radio BUAP (Puebla) - 96.9 FM - XHBUAP-FM - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) - Puebla, PU	96.9, 96.9 fm	MP3 192 kbps
La Magnífica (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	1250 am, 95.5 fm	AAC
W RADIO 92.1 (Puebla) - 92.1 FM - XHEG-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puebla, Puebla	92.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 94.1 (Puebla) - 94.1 FM - XHJE-FM - MVS Radio - Puebla, Puebla	94.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 64 kbps
@FM (Puebla) - 96.1 FM - XHEZAR-FM - Radiorama Puebla - Puebla, Puebla	96.1 fm, @fm	MP3
LA GRUPERA 89.3 (Puebla) - 89.3 FM - XHNP-FM - Cinco Radio - Puebla, Puebla	89.3 fm, américa	MP3
LA MAGNÍFICA 95.5 (Puebla) - 95.5 FM - XHZT-FM - Tribuna Comunicación - Puebla, Puebla	95.5 fm, américa	AAC
W Radio puebla 92.1 FM y 1280 AM	grupo radio cañón, información	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Zitlaltépec

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de Cortés
Casa de Piedra
Ex-Convento
Museo Nacional del Títere
Museo Taurino de Huamantla

Farmers Markets in Zitlaltépec

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado "Segura de La Frontera"
Mercado 12 de Mayo
Mercado Amalucan
Mercado Amalucan
Mercado Manuel Rivera Anaya
Mercado Manuel Rivera Anaya
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal Acatzingo
Mercado Municipal de Amozoc

Gas Stations in Zitlaltépec

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera

Stadiums & Teams in Zitlaltépec

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Zitlaltépec

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hermanos Serdán International Airport	PBC	Large Airport
Aeródromo Aerolandia	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo Atlixco	—	Small Airport
Estación No. 9 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana	—	Small Airport
Loma Roja Airport	—	Small Airport
Tehuacán National Airport	TCN	Small Airport
Tlaxcala Airstrip	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Zitlaltépec

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Salud Digna

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 Zitlaltépec

What is the population of Zitlaltépec?

Zitlaltépec has a population of 6,280 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 162 people per square mile, spread across 38.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zitlaltépec?

Zitlaltépec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

How is the job market in Zitlaltépec?

Zitlaltépec has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 201 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Ixtenco 6,741 pop · 3.4 mi El Rincón Citlaltépetl 5,326 pop · 3.4 mi Los Pilares 1,280 pop · 5.4 mi Nopalucán 6,789 pop · 5.6 mi Ignacio Zaragoza 6,916 pop · 6.2 mi Santa María Ixtiyucán 7,298 pop · 6.4 mi Juan de la Granja 1,447 pop · 6.5 mi Máximo Serdán 3,998 pop · 6.6 mi Unidad Grajales INFONAVIT 1,074 pop · 6.8 mi Grajales 10,054 pop · 7.0 mi Acajete 20,923 pop · 7.0 mi Colonia Obrera 1,258 pop · 7.4 mi Huamantla 51,996 pop · 7.7 mi San Juan Tepulco 8,232 pop · 8.0 mi

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