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El Azufre, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

El Azufre is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 524. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

524 Population 2/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
45.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population524
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population524
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates15.9885°, -97.7811°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,165 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Azufre

El Azufre is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 524. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: El Azufre vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Azufre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area240.4 sq mi (622.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.9885°N, 97.7811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.89"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,511 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 91 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 124 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 74 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 49 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 31 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 60 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 131 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 132 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 45 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 22 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 103 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 73 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 115 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 102 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 97 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 34 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 39 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 53 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 21 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 16 km
2024 John Category 3 88 km
2023 Otis Category 5 197 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 269 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 108 km
2017 Max Category 1 143 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 243 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 53 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 141 km
2006 John Category 3 228 km
1998 Lester Category 2 168 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 19 km
1997 Rick Category 2 37 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 252 km
1996 Boris Category 1 259 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 282 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 148 km
1984 Boris Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 96 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 124 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 72 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 74 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 80 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 31 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in

El Azufre has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near El Azufre

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo ROJAZ - Tututepec, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo Rojas - Tututepec, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Hotels in El Azufre

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bambu
Isahar cabañas y restaurant

Bus Stations in El Azufre

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camioneta

Airports Near El Azufre

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
Aeródromo Ta Lo De SotoSmall Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pinotepa Nacional AirportSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall 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 El Azufre

What is the population of El Azufre?

El Azufre has a population of 524 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 240.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Azufre?

El Azufre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Azufre?

The job market in El Azufre is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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