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Colonia Libertad, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Colonia Libertad is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 640. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

640 Population 2/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population640
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population640
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates15.8689°, -97.0564°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (885 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia Libertad

Colonia Libertad is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 640. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Colonia Libertad vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Colonia Libertad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area306.3 sq mi (793.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.8689°N, 97.0564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,951 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 25 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 143 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 112 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 114 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 109 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 134 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 113 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 81 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 97 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 98 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 147 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 27 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 99 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 86 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 92 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 103 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 135 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 21 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 63 km
2024 John Category 3 160 km
2023 Otis Category 5 269 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 52 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 266 km
2017 Max Category 1 217 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 18 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 192 km
2006 John Category 3 237 km
1998 Lester Category 2 152 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 25 km
1997 Rick Category 2 16 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 253 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 226 km
1984 Boris Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 10 112 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 143 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 142 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 143 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 18 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 109 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 103 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 105 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in

Colonia Libertad has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Colonia Libertad

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Josefa Ortiz De Domínguez
Escuela Secundaria General Lázaro Cárdenas
Escuela Primaria Emiliano Zapata
Escuela Primaria Formal Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Escuela Primaria Ixcoatl
Escuela primaria general matutina Juan Escutia
Escuela Primaria General Francisco Villa
Telesecundaria La Unión
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 145
Escuela primaria 16 de Septiembre
Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla
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Farmers Markets in Colonia Libertad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Zicatela

Hotels in Colonia Libertad

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Homero
Hotel Arco Iris
Hotel Ines
Hotel Paraiso Centro Ecoturistico
Hotel Surf Olas Altas
Hotel Yurimar
Hotelito Swiss Oasis

Restaurants in Colonia Libertad

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Mexicano
El Polaco Kebabs Zicatela
La Olita
Primo's
Spirulina
Taqueria Los Molcas

Cafes in Colonia Libertad

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elephant Garden

Clinics in Colonia Libertad

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Salud
Casa de Salud Colonia Libertad
Casa de Salud el Camarón
Casa De Salud Loma Bonita
Clínica del Doctor Pepe
Consultorio Médico

Dentists in Colonia Libertad

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Consultorio Dental
Consultorio Dental
Consultorio Dental

Gas Stations in Colonia Libertad

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Gyms in Colonia Libertad

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio
Lemon Park
Well Ness Studio Gym Y Traning Zicas Gym

Breweries in Colonia Libertad

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nodo Brewhaus

Airports Near Colonia Libertad

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport
Tututepec 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 Colonia Libertad

What is the population of Colonia Libertad?

Colonia Libertad has a population of 640 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 306.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia Libertad?

Colonia Libertad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia Libertad?

The job market in Colonia Libertad is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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