Colonia Rincón Viejo, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Colonia Rincón Viejo is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 8,540. Elevation: 663 ft (202 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°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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People
Climate
| Population | 8,540 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.8868°, -95.0473° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.0 inches (1,701 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Colonia Rincón Viejo
Colonia Rincón Viejo is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 8,540. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet (202 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 67.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 1,065.5 sq mi (2,759.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8868°N, 95.0473°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 103 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 126 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 122 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in |
Colonia Rincón Viejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (1.0").
Farmers Markets in Colonia Rincón Viejo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado 12 de Octubre de 1967 | |||||
| Mercado José Murat |
Breweries in Colonia Rincón Viejo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL CENTENARIO |
Airports Near Colonia Rincón Viejo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | IZT | Medium Airport |
| C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Robalo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Estación Aeronaval de Salina Cruz | SCX | Small Airport |
| Moralar Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Colonia Rincón Viejo?
Colonia Rincón Viejo has a population of 8,540 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,065.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Colonia Rincón Viejo?
Colonia Rincón Viejo 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. Annual rainfall totals 67.0 inches.
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