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Abejones, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Abejones is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,009. Elevation: 7,405 ft (2,257 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,009 Population 241/sq mi density
7,405 ft Elevation 2,257 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
47.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Abejones

Abejones

Abejones is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 122.48 km2. It is part of the Ixtlán District in the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca region. It shares borders with San Pablo Macuiltianguis to the north, with Santa Ana Yareni and Santa María Jaltianguis to the south, with San Juan Bautista Atatlahuca, San Miguel Aloapam and San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán to the west, and with San Pablo Macuiltianguis, San Juan Atepec and San Juan Evangelista Analco to the east. Its approximately 94 km from the city of Oaxaca. This area has a very uneven terrain and there is no hectare that is a complete level in the whole municipality. The local mountains are called the Sierra Marcos Pérez and some of its mountains reach the three thousand meters. It is quite a dry region but the cold weather helps some fruit trees and forests. The only river near is the Rio Grande. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 1,114.

People

Population1,009
Density241/mi²

Economy

Unemployment6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation7,405 ft (2,257 m)
Population1,009
Population Density241 / sq mi
Elevation7,405 ft (2,257 m)
Coordinates17.4369°, -96.6091°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,216 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Abejones

Abejones is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,009. The city sits at an elevation of 7,405 feet (2,257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Abejones vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.3%
75% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Abejones enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,405 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,405 ft (2,257 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates17.4369°N, 96.6091°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

472 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 137 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 105 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 91 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 51 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 87 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 94 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 119 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 122 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 92 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 36 km
Feb 17, 2018 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Aug 27, 2002 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico M5.0 147 km
Feb 9, 1994 10 km W of Santiago Lachiguiri, Mexico M5.0 134 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 50 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km NNW of San José Lachiguirí, Mexico M4.9 114 km
Mar 1, 2000 2 km ESE of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 219 km
2024 John Category 3 261 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 172 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 285 km
2017 Max Category 1 257 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 166 km
2010 Karl Category 3 164 km
2005 Stan Category 1 222 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 192 km
1997 Rick Category 2 171 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 190 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 8.4 in
August 62°F (17°C) 7.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in

Abejones has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Abejones

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Abejones

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Community museum
Marte Galeria Infantil

Libraries in Abejones

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Abejones

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baratillo de Etla
Los Eucaliptos
Mercado municipal
Mercado Porfirio Díaz

Airports Near Abejones

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport

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 Abejones

What is the population of Abejones?

Abejones has a population of 1,009 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 241 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Abejones?

Abejones enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches.

How is the job market in Abejones?

The unemployment rate in Abejones is 6.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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