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Magdalena Jaltepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Magdalena Jaltepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 496. Elevation: 6,634 ft (2,022 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

496 Population 2/sq mi density
6,634 ft Elevation 2,022 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
28.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population496
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain28.8 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation6,634 ft (2,022 m)
Population496
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,634 ft (2,022 m)
Coordinates17.3234°, -97.2214°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.8 inches (732 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magdalena Jaltepec

Magdalena Jaltepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 496. The city sits at an elevation of 6,634 feet (2,022 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Magdalena Jaltepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Magdalena Jaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,634 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,634 ft (2,022 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.3234°N, 97.2214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

803 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 144 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 142 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 132 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 120 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 119 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 143 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 146 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 128 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 128 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 121 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 81 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 104 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 108 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 132 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 22 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 162 km
2024 John Category 3 196 km
2023 Otis Category 5 283 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 181 km
2017 Max Category 1 192 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 117 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 297 km
2010 Karl Category 3 181 km
2005 Stan Category 1 284 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 153 km
1997 Rick Category 2 158 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 142 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 142 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 145 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
August 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in

Magdalena Jaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Magdalena Jaltepec

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria
Cecyte EMSAD 74 Mgdalena Jaltepec
Escuela primaria
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Radio Stations near Magdalena Jaltepec

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Magdalena Jaltepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros"
Museo de historia

Farmers Markets in Magdalena Jaltepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Comunitario Distrito
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Eliseo Jimenez Ruiz

Stadiums & Teams in Magdalena Jaltepec

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Airports Near Magdalena Jaltepec

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport

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 Magdalena Jaltepec

What is the population of Magdalena Jaltepec?

Magdalena Jaltepec has a population of 496 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 316.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magdalena Jaltepec?

Magdalena Jaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.8 inches.

How is the job market in Magdalena Jaltepec?

The job market in Magdalena Jaltepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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