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Cal y Mayor, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Cal y Mayor is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 543. Elevation: 2,490 ft (759 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

543 Population 0/sq mi density
2,490 ft Elevation 759 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
49.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population543
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain49.2 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Population543
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Coordinates16.9619°, -94.0158°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation49.2 inches (1,250 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cal y Mayor

Cal y Mayor is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 543. The city sits at an elevation of 2,490 feet (759 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Cal y Mayor vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cal y Mayor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,490 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,490 ft (759 m)
Area1,340.9 sq mi (3,472.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.9619°N, 94.0158°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
30% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.64"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,889 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 60 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 44 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 74 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 119 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 68 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 144 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 115 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 80 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 114 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 129 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 145 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 89 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 99 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 13 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 36 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 110 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 280 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 86 km
2010 Karl Category 3 295 km
2005 Stan Category 1 205 km
1997 Rick Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
March 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Driest
May 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 74°F (24°C) 6.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in

Cal y Mayor has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Cal y Mayor

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, baladas en español AAC 128 kbps
Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo 101.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Chetumal FM - 100.9 FM - XHCHE-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 100.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo 810 am, 89.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 95.3 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún cancún, hits AAC 130 kbps
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR 96.1, 96.1 fm MP3
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Chetumal - 860 AM - XECTL-AM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 860 am, am AAC+ 48 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo 101.7 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cancún) - 91.5 FM / 630 AM - XHCCQ-FM / XECCQ-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cancún, Quintana Roo 630 am, 91.5 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio Estereo Playa 80s, balearic MP3
90.5 Estéreo Mar adult contemporary, hits MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Cal y Mayor

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acuagranjas AirportSmall Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Campo David AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
La Giralda AirportSmall Airport
Llano Grande AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Joali AirportSmall Airport
Valle Bonito 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 Cal y Mayor

What is the population of Cal y Mayor?

Cal y Mayor has a population of 543 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,340.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cal y Mayor?

Cal y Mayor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cal y Mayor?

The job market in Cal y Mayor is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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