El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota), Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota) is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,073. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 78°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 | 1,073 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.2297°, -96.2781° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.5 inches (2,146 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota)
El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota) is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,073. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 366.9 sq mi (950.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2297°N, 96.2781°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 120 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 137 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 146 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 168 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 168 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 18.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 16.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in |
El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota) has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 72°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.6") and March the driest (1.3").
Museums in El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota)
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo del Sotavento / Casa de Cultura "Narcisa Lopez Quintero" |
Libraries in El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota)
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librería Publica | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota)
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado "20 de Junio" | |||||
| Mercado "20 de Noviembre" | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Díaz Mori | |||||
| Mercado Ricardo Flores Magón |
Breweries in El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota)
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervecería Tuxtepec |
Stadiums & Teams in El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota)
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota)
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Toro Bravo | - | Small Airport |
| Air Station No. 8 Loma Bonita | - | Small Airport |
| El Ahijadero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Amate Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Zopilote Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Miguel Alemán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jalisquillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esmeralda Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Las Macayas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Patria Vieja Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista Macuiles | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose Independencia Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tres Encinos Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota)?
El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota) has a population of 1,073 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 366.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota)?
El Capulín (La Nueva Pochota) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 84.5 inches.
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