El Tapanco, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
El Tapanco is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 528. Elevation: 1,198 ft (365 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°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 | 528 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.8154°, -97.9950° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 107.9 inches (2,740 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Tapanco
El Tapanco is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 528. The city sits at an elevation of 1,198 feet (365 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 50.9 sq mi (131.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8154°N, 97.9950°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 64 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 123 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 64 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 44 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 44 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 135 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 94 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 140 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 11.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in |
El Tapanco has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and February the driest (0.2").
Museums in El Tapanco
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Comunitario |
Libraries in El Tapanco
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Tapanco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Artesanal Amuzgos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xochistlahuaca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xoxhistlahuaca | |||||
| Mercado Provicional de Xochistlahuca |
Airports Near El Tapanco
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Ta Lo De Soto | - | Small Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pinotepa Nacional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose del Progreso Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tututepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Tapanco?
El Tapanco has a population of 528 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 50.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Tapanco?
El Tapanco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 107.9 inches.
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