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Ixtepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Ixtepec is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 25,381. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

25,381 Population 286/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Ixtepec

Ixtepec

Ixtepec is a small city, and municipality of the same name, located in the state of Oaxaca, in southeastern Mexico.
It is part of the Juchitán District in the west of the Istmo de Tehuantepec region.

People

Population25,381
Density286/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population25,381
Population Density286 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates16.5605°, -95.1038°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ixtepec

Ixtepec is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 25,381. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 812 business establishments.

Income: Ixtepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)812

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ixtepec

Ixtepec has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (29.1°C), the coldest is Dec (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1142 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 14.2° / 32.4° 9.5
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 14.3° / 34.1° 10.5
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 16.6° / 36.3° 2.9
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 19.6° / 38.5° 9.7
May 29.1°C / 84°F 22.5° / 38.2° 95.4
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 22.4° / 34.5° 263.8
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 22.9° / 31.6° 140.3
Aug 26.5°C / 80°F 22.6° / 31.8° 197.1
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 21.7° / 31.8° 225.4
Oct 25°C / 77°F 18.2° / 30.7° 151.7
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.5° / 30.3° 26.6
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 14.3° / 31.2° 9.7
Ixtepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area88.7 sq mi (229.7 km²)
Population Density286/sq mi
Coordinates16.5605°N, 95.1038°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,656 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 M7.4 122 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 109 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 88 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 134 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 148 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 138 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 121 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 8 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 68 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 23 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 72 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 62 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 139 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 143 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 121 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 140 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 81 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 93 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 4 259 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 157 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 133 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 201 km
2005 Stan Category 1 228 km
1998 Lester Category 2 230 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 190 km
1997 Rick Category 1 121 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 10 122 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 80 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 101 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m - 86 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Ixtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ixtepec

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cobao Plantel 56 - - - -
Secundaria Téc. No. 27 - - - -
Escuela Secundaria General "Constitución" - - - -
CBTis 91 - - - -
Internado Primaria no. 24 - - - -
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Museums in Ixtepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan

Libraries in Ixtepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0

Farmers Markets in Ixtepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"

Hotels in Ixtepec

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Express Inn

Train Stations in Ixtepec

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Ixtepec

Gas Stations in Ixtepec

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Breweries in Ixtepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Ixtepec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ixtepec

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport-Small Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ixtepec

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

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 Ixtepec

What is the population of Ixtepec?

Ixtepec has a population of 25,381 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 286 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ixtepec?

Ixtepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

How is the job market in Ixtepec?

The job market in Ixtepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 812 business establishments in the area.

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