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Ixcatlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Ixcatlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 506. Elevation: 6,243 ft (1,903 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

506 Population 23/sq mi density
6,243 ft Elevation 1,903 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population506
Density23/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,243 ft (1,903 m)
Population506
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation6,243 ft (1,903 m)
Coordinates17.8534°, -97.1933°
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 Ixcatlán

Ixcatlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 506. The city sits at an elevation of 6,243 feet (1,903 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 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Ixcatlán vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ixcatlán 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 6,243 feet, a high-altitude location.

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

Elevation6,243 ft (1,903 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates17.8534°N, 97.1933°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.92"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

224 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 65 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 22 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 63 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 141 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 102 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 113 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 121 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 82 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 87 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 92 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 147 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 103 km
Apr 5, 1997 11 km NNE of San Vicente Piñas, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 16 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 105 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 206 km
2024 John Category 3 229 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 233 km
2021 Grace Category 1 299 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 247 km
2017 Max Category 1 222 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 168 km
2010 Karl Category 3 124 km
2007 Dean Category 2 295 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 295 km
2005 Stan Category 1 256 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 200 km
1997 Rick Category 2 217 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 131 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 144 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 160 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 164 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 182 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
February 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Ixcatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Ixcatlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario Coixtlahuaca

Airports Near Ixcatlán

4 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ixcatlán

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santuario del Señor de las tres Caídas
Santuario del Señor de las Tres Caídas

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 Ixcatlán

What is the population of Ixcatlán?

Ixcatlán has a population of 506 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ixcatlán?

Ixcatlán 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 Ixcatlán?

Ixcatlán has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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