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El Cedral, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

El Cedral is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 612. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

612 Population 1/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population612
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population612
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates18.3670°, -96.4796°
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 El Cedral

El Cedral is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 612. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 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 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: El Cedral vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Cedral 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 285 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

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area825.4 sq mi (2,137.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates18.3670°N, 96.4796°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

238 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 101 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 116 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 63 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 82 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 115 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 116 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 124 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 120 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 135 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 61 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 123 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 63 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 99 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 103 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 120 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 87 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 299 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 275 km
2021 Grace Category 3 248 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 182 km
2017 Katia Category 1 257 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 257 km
2010 Karl Category 3 68 km
2007 Dean Category 2 238 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 238 km
2005 Stan Category 1 169 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 289 km
1997 Rick Category 1 275 km
1990 Diana Category 2 280 km
1988 Debby Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 111 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 120 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 134 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 137 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 144 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 145 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 148 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 14.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 16.8 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 15.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in

El Cedral has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.8") and February the driest (1.1").

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Libraries in El Cedral

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librería Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in El Cedral

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "20 de Junio"
Mercado "20 de Noviembre"
Mercado Cosolapa
Mercado Tezonapeño "La Frontera"
Mercado Veracruzano
Tianguis de Tezonapa

Airports Near El Cedral

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate 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
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Cedral

What is the population of El Cedral?

El Cedral has a population of 612 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 825.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Cedral?

El Cedral 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 El Cedral?

The job market in El Cedral is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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