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La Ventosa, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

La Ventosa is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 4,884. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

4,884 Population 16/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
41.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About La Ventosa

La Ventosa

La Ventosa is a town of about 4000 inhabitants in the municipality of Juchitán de Zaragoza, in the state of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. The name means "the windy one". Because of the strong winds in the area, which can destroy structures, destroy electricity infrastructure and force the government to cancel school hour, many wind-farms have been built in the area. It lies at the junction of Mexican Federal Highway 185 with Mexican Federal Highway 190. The town is 37 meters above sea level.

People

Population4,884
Density16/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain41.5 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population4,884
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates16.5519°, -94.9476°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation41.5 inches (1,054 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Ventosa

La Ventosa is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 4,884. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 156 business establishments.

Income: La Ventosa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)156

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Ventosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area305.5 sq mi (791.1 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates16.5519°N, 94.9476°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.5"
9% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.04"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,719 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 135 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 98 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 72 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 129 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 146 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 141 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 105 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 16 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 52 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 144 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 77 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 14 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 138 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 65 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 141 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 144 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 66 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 107 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 4 270 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 171 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 118 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 215 km
2005 Stan Category 1 228 km
1998 Lester Category 2 231 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 201 km
1997 Rick Category 1 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 10 135 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 95 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 116 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in

La Ventosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.3").

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Museums in La Ventosa

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

Libraries in La Ventosa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0

Farmers Markets in La Ventosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado Benito Juárez

Gas Stations in La Ventosa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Ventosa
La Ventosa Pemex
Pemex

Breweries in La Ventosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in La Ventosa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Ventosa

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Ventosa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangelista
Iglesia Nueva Vida

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 La Ventosa

What is the population of La Ventosa?

La Ventosa has a population of 4,884 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 305.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Ventosa?

La Ventosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.

How is the job market in La Ventosa?

The job market in La Ventosa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 156 business establishments in the area.

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