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El Coyul, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

El Coyul is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 2,204. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,204 Population 8/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,204
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population2,204
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates15.9147°, -95.8103°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (981 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Coyul

El Coyul is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 2,204. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: El Coyul vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Coyul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above Mexico avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates15.9147°N, 95.8103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,993 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 121 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 21 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 131 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 52 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 111 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 109 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 148 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 112 km
Jan 21, 2019 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 121 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 74 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 122 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 103 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 30 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 50 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 122 km
Apr 11, 2018 57 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.5 89 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 32 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 107 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 155 km
2024 John Category 3 289 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 63 km
2022 Bonnie Category 1 292 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 174 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 101 km
1998 Lester Category 2 157 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 86 km
1997 Rick Category 1 20 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 21 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 43 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 32 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 132 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 82 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 41 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 83°F (29°C) 0.6 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in

El Coyul has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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Museums in El Coyul

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Parque Eco-arqueológico Copalita

Restaurants in El Coyul

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor "Aitana"
Restaurante

Airports Near El Coyul

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall 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 Coyul

What is the population of El Coyul?

El Coyul has a population of 2,204 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Coyul?

El Coyul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches.

How is the job market in El Coyul?

The job market in El Coyul is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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