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El Tomatal, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

El Tomatal is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 628. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

628 Population 4/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population628
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population628
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates15.7860°, -96.9208°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (940 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Tomatal

El Tomatal is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 628. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: El Tomatal vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Tomatal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area173.3 sq mi (448.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates15.7860°N, 96.9208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,710 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 30 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 98 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 131 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 125 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 109 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 68 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 114 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 42 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 109 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 120 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 129 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 14 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 40 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Feb 26, 1996 21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico M5.5 96 km
Nov 10, 2001 4 km SSW of El Carrizo, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Mar 26, 2013 7 km SSE of Corralero, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 68 km
2024 John Category 3 171 km
2023 Otis Category 5 276 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 36 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 259 km
2017 Max Category 1 235 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 291 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 3 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 200 km
2006 John Category 3 235 km
1998 Lester Category 2 144 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 10 km
1997 Rick Category 2 33 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 243 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 243 km
1984 Boris Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 98 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 133 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 111 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 30 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 125 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 120 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 89 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 79 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 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in

El Tomatal has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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Farmers Markets in El Tomatal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Zicatela

Hotels in El Tomatal

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Chula

Breweries in El Tomatal

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nodo Brewhaus

Airports Near El Tomatal

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec 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 Tomatal

What is the population of El Tomatal?

El Tomatal has a population of 628 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 173.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Tomatal?

El Tomatal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Tomatal?

The job market in El Tomatal is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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