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Colonia Santita, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Colonia Santita is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 508. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

508 Population 12/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population508
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population508
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates16.1700°, -95.2183°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (841 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia Santita

Colonia Santita is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 508. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Colonia Santita vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Colonia Santita

Colonia Santita has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 237.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 313.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.4
Colonia Santita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area43.8 sq mi (113.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates16.1700°N, 95.2183°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,742 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 90 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 149 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 101 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 100 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 120 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 133 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 53 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 41 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 82 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 107 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 113 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 113 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 87 km
Sep 8, 2017 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Jan 21, 2019 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 83 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 12 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 120 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 221 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 130 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 121 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 171 km
2005 Stan Category 1 272 km
1998 Lester Category 2 186 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 151 km
1997 Rick Category 1 89 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 90 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 64 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 79 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 46 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 109 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 8.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 83°F (29°C) 6.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Colonia Santita has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Colonia Santita

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Fernando Montes De Oca
Telesecundaria
Escuela Secundaria General Benito Juarez Garcia
Escuela Primaria Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Escuela Telesecundaria
Escuela Primaria 16 De Septiembre
Escuela Primaria Fernando Montes De Oca
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Museums in Colonia Santita

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cheche Galeria

Libraries in Colonia Santita

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Aries 670.0

Farmers Markets in Colonia Santita

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coppel Aviación
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"
Plaza la sevillana

Restaurants in Colonia Santita

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"La Perla del Pacifico"
"Las Delicias del Mar"
"Yeni Mar"

Dentists in Colonia Santita

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #12394903130

Gas Stations in Colonia Santita

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Gyms in Colonia Santita

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym Isausy

Stadiums & Teams in Colonia Santita

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Colonia Santita

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Colonia Santita

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro y Unidad Básica De Rehabilitación y Educación Municipal.
Meraki

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 Santita

What is the population of Colonia Santita?

Colonia Santita has a population of 508 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 43.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia Santita?

Colonia Santita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia Santita?

Colonia Santita has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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