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Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 11,959. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,959 Population 131/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
33.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population11,959
Density131/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain33.1 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population11,959
Population Density131 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates16.3261°, -95.2271°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation33.1 inches (841 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 11,959. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 383 business establishments.

Income: Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)383

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 237.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 313.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.4
Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area91.3 sq mi (236.4 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates16.3261°N, 95.2271°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,749 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 97 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 136 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 99 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 116 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 125 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 132 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 37 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 79 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 97 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 32 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 126 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 127 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 90 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 88 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 146 km
Sep 18, 2017 108 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 138 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 101 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 231 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 134 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 130 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 177 km
2005 Stan Category 1 255 km
1998 Lester Category 2 203 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 162 km
1997 Rick Category 1 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 97 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 61 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 80 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 63 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 8.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 83°F (29°C) 6.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan
Cheche Galeria
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0
Biblioteca Pública Aries 670.0

Farmers Markets in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Coppel Aviación
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"
Mercado público 27de Marzo
Plaza la sevillana

Hotels in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Sofía
Hotel Calli
Hotel Calli
Hotel Santa Cruz

Cafes in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Casa de Los Abuelos

Monuments in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Mujer Istmeña

Clinics in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica de PEMEX

Bus Stations in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Autobuses ADO OCC SUR

Breweries in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro y Unidad Básica De Rehabilitación y Educación Municipal.
Meraki

Churches & Religious Organizations in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de Tehuantepec (San Pedro y San Pablo)
iglesia San Jacinto
Iglesia San Jeronimo Doctor

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 Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa

What is the population of Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa?

Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa has a population of 11,959 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 91.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa?

Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.

How is the job market in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa?

The job market in Heroica Villa de San Blas Atempa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 383 business establishments in the area.

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