Coatecas Altas, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Coatecas Altas is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 4,823. Elevation: 5,131 ft (1,564 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Coatecas Altas
Coatecas Altas is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 125.03 km2.
It is part of the Ejutla District in the south of the Valles Centrales Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,823 |
| Population Density | 100 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,131 ft (1,564 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5382°, -96.6679° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.0 inches (457 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Coatecas Altas
Coatecas Altas is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 4,823. The city sits at an elevation of 5,131 feet (1,564 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,131 ft (1,564 m) |
| Area | 48.3 sq mi (125.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5382°N, 96.6679°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 101 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 96 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 86 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 69 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 114 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 24 | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in |
Coatecas Altas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.1").
Farmers Markets in Coatecas Altas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Sta. Ana | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Gral. Porfirio Díaz | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Lic. Orfa Bohórquez |
Airports Near Coatecas Altas
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | Large Airport |
| Puerto Escondido International Airport | PXM | Medium Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Coatecas Altas?
Coatecas Altas has a population of 4,823 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 48.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Coatecas Altas?
Coatecas Altas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.
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