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Ayoquezco de Aldama, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Ayoquezco de Aldama is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,833. Elevation: 4,662 ft (1,421 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,833 Population 107/sq mi density
4,662 ft Elevation 1,421 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Ayoquezco de Aldama

Ayoquezco de Aldama from náhuatl “Ayotl” turtle, “quiza” come out “co” in 'where the turtles come out', and from zapoteco "Gɨdxón" 'swampy place', is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 58.69 km2.
It is part of the Zimatlán District in the west of the Valles Centrales Region.

People

Population3,833
Density107/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Population3,833
Population Density107 / sq mi
Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Coordinates16.6843°, -96.8436°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.9 inches (810 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ayoquezco de Aldama

Ayoquezco de Aldama is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,833. The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet (1,421 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 123 business establishments.

Income: Ayoquezco de Aldama vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)123

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ayoquezco de Aldama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,662 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Area36.0 sq mi (93.1 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates16.6843°N, 96.8436°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,477 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 70 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 149 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 126 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 126 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 106 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 105 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 132 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 105 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 105 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 124 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 78 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 111 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 88 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 139 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 107 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 65 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 143 km
2024 John Category 3 207 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 99 km
2017 Max Category 1 219 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 81 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 265 km
2010 Karl Category 3 246 km
2005 Stan Category 1 296 km
1998 Lester Category 2 243 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 110 km
1997 Rick Category 2 91 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 10 126 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 119 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 148 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 111 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 149 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 76 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 97 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
August 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in

Ayoquezco de Aldama has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 61°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Ayoquezco de Aldama

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 Ayoquezco de Aldama

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum

Farmers Markets in Ayoquezco de Aldama

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in Ayoquezco de Aldama

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Ayoquezco de Aldama

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall 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 Ayoquezco de Aldama

What is the population of Ayoquezco de Aldama?

Ayoquezco de Aldama has a population of 3,833 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 107 people per square mile, spread across 36.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ayoquezco de Aldama?

Ayoquezco de Aldama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.9 inches.

How is the job market in Ayoquezco de Aldama?

Ayoquezco de Aldama has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 123 business establishments in the area.

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