El Zompantle, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
El Zompantle is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 585. Elevation: 5,322 ft (1,622 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°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 | 585 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,322 ft (1,622 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.4427°, -96.6694° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 18.0 inches (457 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Zompantle
El Zompantle is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 585. The city sits at an elevation of 5,322 feet (1,622 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,322 ft (1,622 m) |
| Area | 48.3 sq mi (125.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.4427°N, 96.6694°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 94 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 94 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 82 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 61 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 114 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 24 | 123 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in |
El Zompantle has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (0.1").
Farmers Markets in El Zompantle
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Sta. Ana | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Gral. Porfirio Díaz | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Lic. Orfa Bohórquez |
Airports Near El Zompantle
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bahías de Huatulco International Airport | HUX | Large Airport |
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | Large Airport |
| Puerto Escondido International Airport | PXM | Medium Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Zompantle?
El Zompantle has a population of 585 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 48.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Zompantle?
El Zompantle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.
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