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Boca del Río, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Boca del Río is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 825. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

825 Population 19/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population825
Density19/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population825
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates16.2072°, -95.1614°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (922 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Boca del Río

Boca del Río is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 825. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Boca del Río vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Boca del Río

Boca del Río has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 237.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 313.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.4
Boca del Río has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area43.8 sq mi (113.5 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates16.2072°N, 95.1614°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,803 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 97 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 142 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 101 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 93 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 127 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 126 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 47 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 110 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 75 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 34 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 112 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 102 km
Sep 8, 2017 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.7 147 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 80 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 148 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 13 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Jan 21, 2019 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 83 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 4 228 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 137 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 117 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 178 km
2005 Stan Category 1 268 km
1998 Lester Category 2 190 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 158 km
1997 Rick Category 1 96 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 97 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 69 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 85 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 48 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 8.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.7 in
August 84°F (29°C) 7.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Boca del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Boca del Río

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 150
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica De Nueva Creacion Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Centro De Bachillerato Tecnologico Industrial y De Servicios Numero 25
Escuela Primaria Guadalupe Victoria
Escuela Sencundaria Técnica N°28
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Museums in Boca del Río

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan
Cheche Galeria

Libraries in Boca del Río

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0
Biblioteca Pública Aries 670.0

Farmers Markets in Boca del Río

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Coppel Aviación
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"
Plaza la sevillana

Clinics in Boca del Río

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pediatra Pintado

Dentists in Boca del Río

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cirujano Dentista
Consultorio Dental Claudia Martínez González
Consultorio Dental Mirna
MX #12392584094
MX #12394134778
MX #12394142202
Odontologia Integral

Gas Stations in Boca del Río

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Almacenamiento y Despacho Salina Cruz, Oax

Gyms in Boca del Río

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Box De Crosfit Coliseo

Breweries in Boca del Río

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Boca del Río

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Boca del Río

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Boca del Río

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro y Unidad Básica De Rehabilitación y Educación Municipal.
Meraki

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 Boca del Río

What is the population of Boca del Río?

Boca del Río has a population of 825 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 43.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Boca del Río?

Boca del Río has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Boca del Río?

Boca del Río has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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