Cuilápam de Guerrero, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Cuilápam de Guerrero is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 12,360. Elevation: 5,177 ft (1,578 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,360 Population 412/sq mi density

5,177 ft Elevation 1,578 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

40.0 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,360

Density412/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

Rain40.0 in/yr

Sunny Days360/yr

Elevation5,177 ft (1,578 m)

Population	12,360
Population Density	412 / sq mi
Elevation	5,177 ft (1,578 m)
Coordinates	16.9963°, -96.7800°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Oaxaca
Average Temperature	59°F (15°C)
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation	40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuilápam de Guerrero

Cuilápam de Guerrero is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 12,360. The city sits at an elevation of 5,177 feet (1,578 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 396 business establishments.

Income: Cuilápam de Guerrero vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.2%
	67% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	396

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cuilápam de Guerrero

Cuilápam de Guerrero 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 779 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0°C / 32°F	8.8° / —	1.9
Feb	0°C / 32°F	10.6° / —	4.8
Mar	0°C / 32°F	11.9° / —	16.6
Apr	0°C / 32°F	14.1° / —	43.6
May	0°C / 32°F	15.6° / —	84.3
Jun	0°C / 32°F	16.3° / —	144.5
Jul	0°C / 32°F	15.4° / —	134.1
Aug	0°C / 32°F	15.2° / —	152.7
Sep	0°C / 32°F	15.3° / —	140.8
Oct	0°C / 32°F	13.3° / —	50.8
Nov	0°C / 32°F	10.4° / —	4.6
Dec	0°C / 32°F	8.7° / —	0.4

Cuilápam de Guerrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,177 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above Mexico avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,177 ft (1,578 m)
Area	30.0 sq mi (77.6 km²)
Population Density	412/sq mi
Coordinates	16.9963°N, 96.7800°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,060 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	106 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	148 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	145 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	134 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	126 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	142 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	129 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	139 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	135 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	131 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	56 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	149 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	125 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	123 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	123 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	78 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	100 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	99 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	127 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	171 km
2024	John	Category 3	229 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	129 km
2017	Max	Category 1	228 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	114 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	295 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	212 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	267 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	278 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	141 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	123 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	236 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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	148 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	130 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	127 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	111 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	115 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	68°F (20°C)	0.2 in
March	71°F (22°C)	0.5 in
April	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in
May	74°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
June	72°F (22°C)	6.0 in	Wettest
July	60°F (16°C)	4.3 in
August	71°F (22°C)	4.5 in
September	71°F (22°C)	5.0 in
October	70°F (21°C)	1.9 in
November	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
December	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in

Cuilápam de Guerrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Cuilápam de Guerrero

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Plantel Cobao 32	—	—	—	—
Escuela Primaria Vicente Guerrero	—	—	—	—
Escuela Secundaria Técnica Número 66	—	—	—	—
Instituto Prisme	—	—	—	—
Escuela Primaria Vasco De Quiroga	—	—	—	—
Escuela Primaria Donaji	—	—	—	—
Escuela primaria Niños héroes de Chapultepec	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Cuilápam de Guerrero

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA	101.7, 101.7 fm	MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca	570 am, 94.9 fm	MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca	89.7 fm, américa	MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM	banda, banda norteña	MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca	98.5 fm, américa	MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA	89.1, 89.1 fm	MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca	89.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM	banda, banda norteña	MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA	94.1, 94.1 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca	baladas en español, grupo as	MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA	89.1, 89.1 fm	MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA	101.3, 101.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA	101.3, 101.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca	95.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA	98.5, 98.5 fm	MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Cuilápam de Guerrero

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de Juárez
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Frontispicio Facultad de Medicina
Galeria Alter
Galeria Altertnativa y Diseño Larimar
La Máquina. Taller De Arte Gráfico
Marte Galeria Infantil
Museo Belber Jiménez
Museo Comunitario
Museo comunitario de San José el Mogote (Ex-Hacienda el Cacique)
Museo de arte contemporáneo de Oaxaca
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo
Museo De Arte Prehispanico De Mexico Rufino Tamayo
Museo de Ferrocarril de Oaxaca
Museo de Filatelía
Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca
Museo de la Basilica de la Soledad
Museo de la Milpa
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños (MUPO)
Museo del Sitio de Monte Albán
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil De Oaxaca
Noel Cayetano Arte Contemporáneo
Observatorio Astronómico Municipal "Canuto Muñoz Mares"
Planetario Nundehui
Planetario Nundehui
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum
Zapote Negro Estudio Grafico

Libraries in Cuilápam de Guerrero

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca		0.0
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca		0.0
Andrés Henestrosa		0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente		0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente		0.0
Biblioteca Benito Juárez		0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras		0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras		0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade		0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade		0.0
Biblioteca de investigación Juan de Córdova		0.0
Biblioteca del Ferrocarril		0.0
Biblioteca ICE		0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"		0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Nazareno Etla		0.0
Biblioteca publica		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Margarita Maza de Juárez		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Trinidad Carreño		0.0
bibloca		0.0
bibloca		0.0
Hemeroteca Pública de Oaxaca Néstor Sánchez Hernández		0.0
INEGI		0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas		0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas de Oaxaca		0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc		0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc		0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library		0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Cuilápam de Guerrero

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Baratillo de Etla
Casa de Adobe
LA MERCED
LA MERCED
Los Eucaliptos
Mercadito 10 de Mayo
Mercado Alarii
Mercado Aurora
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de artesanias José Perfecto García
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de La Merced
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Gastronomico de Zaachila
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Margarita Maza de Juárez
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico y Artesanal Pochote Progreso
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Renovación
Mercado Sanchez Pascuas
Mercado Túristico Municipal "La Asunción"
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado zonal la Cascada
Mercado Zonal La Noria
Mercado Zonal Las Flores
November 20th Market
Pasillo de Humo
Pasillo de Humo
Pochote Xochimilco
Pochote Xochimilco

Restaurants in Cuilápam de Guerrero

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marisquería 7 Mares

Clinics in Cuilápam de Guerrero

9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud

Consultorio Dental

Consultorio Médico

Consultorio Medico

Consultorio médico

Consultorio médico fundación Bets Ac

MX #12414136301

MX #12429478385

Dentists in Cuilápam de Guerrero

11 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ahorro Dental Cuilapam

Clínica Dental Cuilápam

Clínica Dental San Juan

Consultorio dental

Consultorio Dental CliDenti

Consultorio Dental Libre De Bacterias

Consultorio Dental Odo Fam

Consultorio Dental Smile

Consultorio Dental Smiling

Cunsultorio Dental

Veterinaries in Cuilápam de Guerrero

6 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agropecuaria San Jose

Agropecuaria San Lucas

Alimentos Para Animales

Farmacia Veterinaria

MX #12445637816

Veterinaria Lavariega

Gyms in Cuilápam de Guerrero

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Futbol Siete El Puente

Mr Rossis Gym

Breweries in Cuilápam de Guerrero

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma
Deposito de Cerveza
Deposito de Cerveza

Stadiums & Teams in Cuilápam de Guerrero

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Cuilápam de Guerrero

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Xoxocotlán International Airport	OAX	Large Airport
Barranca Honda Airport	—	Small Airport
El Carrizal Airstrip	—	Small Airport
La Laguna Airport	—	Small Airport
Pista del Centro	—	Small Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport	—	Small Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Cuilápam de Guerrero

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón
Grupo Cuatro de Alcohólicos Anónimos
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación. Zona 1. Villa de Zaachila

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cuilápam de Guerrero

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Iglesia Cristiana Pentecostés
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
Templo Evangélico Casa de Adoración.

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 Cuilápam de Guerrero

What is the population of Cuilápam de Guerrero?

Cuilápam de Guerrero has a population of 12,360 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 412 people per square mile, spread across 30.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuilápam de Guerrero?

Cuilápam de Guerrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

How is the job market in Cuilápam de Guerrero?

The job market in Cuilápam de Guerrero is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 396 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

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