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Ignacio Mejía, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Ignacio Mejía is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 612. Elevation: 2,461 ft (750 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

612 Population 6/sq mi density
2,461 ft Elevation 750 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population612
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Population612
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Coordinates18.0983°, -97.1146°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation10.8 inches (275 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ignacio Mejía

Ignacio Mejía is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 612. The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet (750 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Ignacio Mejía vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ignacio Mejía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,461 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Area112.0 sq mi (290.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.0983°N, 97.1146°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 47 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 128 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 9 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 91 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 148 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 98 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 117 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 104 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 90 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 84 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 114 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 121 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 31 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 124 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 118 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 48 km
Aug 1, 2024 9 km W of Xagacía, Mexico M4.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 233 km
2024 John Category 3 252 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 256 km
2021 Grace Category 3 274 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 218 km
2017 Katia Category 1 278 km
2017 Max Category 1 245 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 196 km
2010 Karl Category 3 95 km
2007 Dean Category 2 267 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 267 km
2005 Stan Category 1 240 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 227 km
1997 Rick Category 2 245 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 240 km
1988 Debby Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 105 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 118 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 136 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 138 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 155 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 179 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 179 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.5 in
July 74°F (24°C) 6.8 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in
October 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in

Ignacio Mejía has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Ignacio Mejía

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Ignacio Mejía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Casa de Adobe
Museo del Agua
Museo del Agua

Farmers Markets in Ignacio Mejía

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Guajolotes
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near Ignacio Mejía

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ignacio Mejía

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley: originary habitat of MesoamericaMixed2018

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ignacio Mejía

Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley: originary habitat of Mesoamerica
Mixed · inscribed 2018
Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, part of the Mesoamerican region, is the arid or semi-arid zone with the richest biodiversity in all of North America. Consisting of three components, Zapotitlán-Cuicatlán, San Juan Raya and Purrón, it is one of the main centres of di...

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 Ignacio Mejía

What is the population of Ignacio Mejía?

Ignacio Mejía has a population of 612 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 112.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ignacio Mejía?

Ignacio Mejía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.

How is the job market in Ignacio Mejía?

The job market in Ignacio Mejía is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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