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Cabeza de Tigre, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Cabeza de Tigre is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 814. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

814 Population 2/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population814
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population814
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates18.3038°, -96.4303°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabeza de Tigre

Cabeza de Tigre is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 814. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 26 business establishments.

Income: Cabeza de Tigre vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)26

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cabeza de Tigre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area366.9 sq mi (950.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.3038°N, 96.4303°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

258 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 M7.0 107 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 107 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 57 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 84 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 134 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 109 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 116 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 111 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 130 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 117 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 53 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 140 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 54 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 131 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 103 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 105 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 113 km
Aug 1, 2024 9 km W of Xagacía, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 298 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 267 km
2021 Grace Category 3 255 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 190 km
2017 Katia Category 1 265 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 254 km
2010 Karl Category 3 77 km
2007 Dean Category 2 245 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 245 km
2005 Stan Category 1 165 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 285 km
1997 Rick Category 1 268 km
1990 Diana Category 2 285 km
1988 Debby Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 120 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 129 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 133 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 143 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 152 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 153 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 156 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
May 83°F (29°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 18.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 22.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 20.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 19.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in

Cabeza de Tigre has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Libraries in Cabeza de Tigre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librería Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Cabeza de Tigre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "20 de Junio"
Mercado "20 de Noviembre"

Airports Near Cabeza de Tigre

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Cabeza de Tigre

What is the population of Cabeza de Tigre?

Cabeza de Tigre has a population of 814 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 366.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabeza de Tigre?

Cabeza de Tigre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cabeza de Tigre?

The job market in Cabeza de Tigre is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 26 business establishments in the area.

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