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Cosolapa, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Cosolapa is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 8,320. Elevation: 659 ft (201 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

8,320 Population 111/sq mi density
659 ft Elevation 201 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cosolapa

Cosolapa is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southeastern Mexico and the northernmost municipality in Oaxaca. The municipality covers an area of 149.27 km2.
It is part of the Tuxtepec District of the Papaloapan Region.

People

Population8,320
Density111/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Population8,320
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Coordinates18.6007°, -96.6836°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cosolapa

Cosolapa is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 8,320. The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet (201 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 97.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 266 business establishments.

Income: Cosolapa vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)266

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cosolapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area75.1 sq mi (194.5 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates18.6007°N, 96.6836°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 83 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 149 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 94 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 81 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 126 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 142 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 137 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 92 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 96 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 93 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 103 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 119 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 119 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 102 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 108 km
Feb 9, 2006 7 km WNW of San José Río Manzo, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 223 km
2017 Katia Category 2 227 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 156 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 267 km
2010 Karl Category 3 36 km
2007 Dean Category 2 211 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 211 km
2005 Stan Category 1 188 km
2000 Keith Category 1 295 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 299 km
1990 Diana Category 2 256 km
1988 Debby Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 78 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 87 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 101 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 111 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 111 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 119 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 145 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 18.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 19.6 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 18.1 in
September 77°F (25°C) 19.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 9.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Cosolapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.6") and March the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Cosolapa

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Esc. Prim. "Gabriel Lucio"
Escuela Secundaria General Pablo De La Llave
Instituto De Estudios De Bachillerato Del Estado De Oaxaca 001 "Cosolapa"
Escuela Primaria Miguel Hidalgo
Escuela Telesecundaria Lic. Álvaro Gálvez y Fuentes
Jardín de Niños 23 de Junio
Jardín de Niños Maria Montessori
Primaria Rafael Ramirez
Primaria Carlos A. Carrillo
Secundaria Técnica No. 53
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Radio Stations near Cosolapa

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Lobo MX (Hermosillo) - Online - www.radiolobo.mx - Hermosillo, Sonora estación, grupera MP3 160 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
102.5 Oreja FM amor, baladas en español MP3
KE (Navojoa) - 104.5 FM - XHKE-FM - Uniradio - Navojoa, Sonora 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Nogales - 102.7 FM - XHQT-FM - MVS Radio - Nogales, SO 102.7, 102.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Arroba FM 101.1 Hermosillo arroba fm, hermosillo MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Cosolapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cosolapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Cosolapa
Mercado Faustino Mora
Mercado Omealca
Mercado Tezonapeño "La Frontera"
Mercado Veracruzano
Mercado Yanga
Tianguis de Tezonapa

Hotels in Cosolapa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hostal Quinta Real del Valle

Bus Stations in Cosolapa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Autobuses el Palmar de Veracruz

Gas Stations in Cosolapa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #722785916

Banks in Cosolapa

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Airports Near Cosolapa

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tres Encinos AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cosolapa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Corpus Christi
Parroquia San José

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 Cosolapa

What is the population of Cosolapa?

Cosolapa has a population of 8,320 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 75.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cosolapa?

Cosolapa 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. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cosolapa?

The job market in Cosolapa is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 266 business establishments in the area.

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