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Asunción Ixtaltepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Asunción Ixtaltepec is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 7,203. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

7,203 Population 34/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Asunción Ixtaltepec

Asunción Ixtaltepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southern Mexico.
It is part of the Juchitán District in the west of the Istmo de Tehuantepec region.
The town was founded in 1546.
The name means "White Mountain".

People

Population7,203
Density34/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population7,203
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates16.5033°, -95.0605°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Asunción Ixtaltepec

Asunción Ixtaltepec is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 7,203. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 230 business establishments.

Income: Asunción Ixtaltepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)230

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Asunción Ixtaltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area211.3 sq mi (547.3 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates16.5033°N, 95.0605°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,733 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 122 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 110 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 127 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 82 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 149 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 150 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 14 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 115 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 79 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 15 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 62 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 131 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 69 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 148 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 135 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 75 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 258 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 158 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 126 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 202 km
2005 Stan Category 1 234 km
1998 Lester Category 2 224 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 188 km
1997 Rick Category 1 121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 10 122 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 82 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 103 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 79 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Asunción Ixtaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Asunción Ixtaltepec

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bachillerato Asunción Ixtaltepec
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Museums in Asunción Ixtaltepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan

Libraries in Asunción Ixtaltepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0

Farmers Markets in Asunción Ixtaltepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"

Cafes in Asunción Ixtaltepec

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetaria "El Ágora"

Breweries in Asunción Ixtaltepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Asunción Ixtaltepec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Asunción Ixtaltepec

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Asunción Ixtaltepec

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Adventista de Asunción Ixtaltepec
Parroquia Asunción de María

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 Ixtaltepec

What is the population of Asunción Ixtaltepec?

Asunción Ixtaltepec has a population of 7,203 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 211.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Asunción Ixtaltepec?

Asunción Ixtaltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

How is the job market in Asunción Ixtaltepec?

The job market in Asunción Ixtaltepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 230 business establishments in the area.

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