Living in Zacatlán
Zacatlán is a large place in Puebla, Mexico, home to 33,736 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #77 of 623), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 24%, #147 of 623), nature lovers (top 50%, #309 of 623).
Residents33,736
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport97 km (Hermanos Serdán International)
Nearest city of 100k+45 km
Within 30 km109,600 people
Climate typeOceanic (Cfb)
Terrain around itabout 2,380 m, height range 920 m
Nearest major riverTecolutla, 3.0 km
Main railway line15.0 km
Distance to Mexico City134 km
Within 10 km33,736 people
Winter daylight10 h 55 min, sunset 0:58
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Zacatlán
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 55 min and sets around 0:58; in late June it sets around 3:14.
How Zacatlán ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Mexico. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Mexico | In Puebla | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #443 of 510 | #25 of 34 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #437 of 623 | #28 of 37 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #421 of 510 | #26 of 34 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #427 of 510 | #28 of 34 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 53 | #504 of 510 | #33 of 34 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #495 of 510 | #33 of 34 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #502 of 623 | #29 of 37 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #509 of 623 | #33 of 37 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #436 of 510 | #29 of 34 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #448 of 623 | #28 of 37 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 25 | #427 of 623 | #28 of 37 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 33 | #480 of 510 | #32 of 34 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #309 of 623 | #17 of 37 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 6 | #459 of 623 | #30 of 37 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 58 | #147 of 623 | #10 of 37 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #393 of 623 | #20 of 37 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 28 | #558 of 623 | #32 of 37 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 29 | #430 of 623 | #28 of 37 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #77 of 623 | #17 of 37 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 31 | #427 of 623 | #30 of 37 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Chignahuapan 13 km
- Huauchinango 28 km
- Xicotepec de Juárez 38 km
- Cuautepec de Hinojosa 38 km
- Santiago Tulantepec 43 km
- Tulancingo 45 km
- Zaragoza 46 km
- Tetla 57 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.