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Asunción Acatlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Asunción Acatlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 514. Elevation: 4,593 ft (1,400 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

514 Population 12/sq mi density
4,593 ft Elevation 1,400 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
55.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population514
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation4,593 ft (1,400 m)
Population514
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation4,593 ft (1,400 m)
Coordinates16.8951°, -95.9487°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation55.7 inches (1,414 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Asunción Acatlán

Asunción Acatlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 514. The city sits at an elevation of 4,593 feet (1,400 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Asunción Acatlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Asunción Acatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,593 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,593 ft (1,400 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates16.8951°N, 95.9487°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,677 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 140 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 112 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 119 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 93 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 97 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 85 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 119 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 145 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 41 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 140 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 17 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 122 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 99 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 80 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 225 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 121 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 229 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 159 km
2010 Karl Category 3 240 km
2005 Stan Category 1 220 km
1998 Lester Category 2 267 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 167 km
1997 Rick Category 1 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 112 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 68 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 81 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 10.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 10.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in

Asunción Acatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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Libraries in Asunción Acatlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON0.0

Airports Near Asunción Acatlán

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall 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 Asunción Acatlán

What is the population of Asunción Acatlán?

Asunción Acatlán has a population of 514 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Asunción Acatlán?

Asunción Acatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches.

How is the job market in Asunción Acatlán?

Asunción Acatlán has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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