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Magdalena Tlacotepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Magdalena Tlacotepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,180. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,180 Population 13/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
25.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Magdalena Tlacotepec

Magdalena Tlacotepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 234.75 km2.
It is part of the Tehuantepec District in the west of the Istmo Region.

People

Population1,180
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population1,180
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates16.5042°, -95.2025°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation25.6 inches (649 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magdalena Tlacotepec

Magdalena Tlacotepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,180. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 38 business establishments.

Income: Magdalena Tlacotepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)38

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Magdalena Tlacotepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area88.7 sq mi (229.7 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates16.5042°N, 95.2025°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,647 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 M7.4 110 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 121 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 97 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 132 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 136 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 139 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 130 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 19 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 29 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 77 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 140 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 70 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 133 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 89 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 147 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 103 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 47 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 4 247 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 144 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 140 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 189 km
2005 Stan Category 1 235 km
1998 Lester Category 2 223 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 178 km
1997 Rick Category 1 109 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 10 110 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 68 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 89 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 81 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in

Magdalena Tlacotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Magdalena Tlacotepec

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

Libraries in Magdalena Tlacotepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0

Farmers Markets in Magdalena Tlacotepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"
Mercado público 27de Marzo

Breweries in Magdalena Tlacotepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Magdalena Tlacotepec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Magdalena Tlacotepec

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall 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 Tlacotepec

What is the population of Magdalena Tlacotepec?

Magdalena Tlacotepec has a population of 1,180 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magdalena Tlacotepec?

Magdalena Tlacotepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

How is the job market in Magdalena Tlacotepec?

The job market in Magdalena Tlacotepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 38 business establishments in the area.

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