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Zinacatepec

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Zinacatepec is a town in Puebla, Mexico with 15,592 inhabitants, at 1,145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ajalpan, 5 km to the north. The national capital Mexico City is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Tehuacan Airport, 26 km away.

Also known as: San Sebastián · San Sebastián Zinacatepec

Overview

San Sebastián Zinacatepec is human settlement in Mexico — ES localidad de Puebla, México.

It is located in Zinacatepec Municipality, Mexico.

The elevation is around 1,143 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Mexico
  • Located in Zinacatepec Municipality
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    18° 20' 7" N, 97° 14' 46" W
  • Elevation DEM: 1145 m
  • Timezone America/Mexico_City
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -6)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 15,592
  • Pop. Density 10,622 p/km²
  • Built-up 40.1%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Peso (MXN)
  • Phone Prefix +52

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Subdivisions

Alternate Names

San Sebastián
San Sebastián Zinacatepec

Weather in Zinacatepec

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zinacatepec, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 16.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 22.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.

Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,019.0 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 16.8 2.8 83 78 1,019.0 - / 0.00 72 0.0 n/a
6h 14.9 1.9 123 90 1,021.3 0.82 / 0.82 98 0.0 n/a
12h 12.4 1.0 93 92 1,021.1 0.00 / 0.08 100 0.0 n/a
18h 22.0 2.6 137 39 1,018.3 0.00 / 0.00 42 486.6 n/a
Tomorrow 17.2 3.3 85 69 1,017.5 0.00 / 0.00 52 557.4 n/a
30h 13.3 1.0 112 85 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 32 0.0 n/a
36h 11.8 0.4 90 88 1,020.0 0.00 / 0.00 10 0.0 n/a
42h 22.1 2.3 157 50 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 10 482.0 n/a
Wednesday 18.0 3.2 87 67 1,016.3 0.00 / 0.00 4 529.1 n/a
54h 12.4 0.8 63 80 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
60h 11.0 0.6 50 78 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
66h 22.4 2.1 154 43 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 493.2 n/a
Thursday 18.0 3.1 85 69 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 61 550.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zinacatepec?
Now 16.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 12.4 to 22.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zinacatepec today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Zinacatepec?
Local time is 06:07. Time zone: America/Mexico_City (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Zinacatepec?
Zinacatepec is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Zinacatepec?
Population about 15,592.
What is the elevation of Zinacatepec?
DEM 1,145 m.
Where is Zinacatepec located?
It is at 18.33516, -97.24621 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zinacatepec in?
It is in Mexico.

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Last updated 2018-11-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/3517795

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