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Magdalena Zahuatlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Magdalena Zahuatlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 338. Elevation: 6,965 ft (2,123 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

338 Population 1/sq mi density
6,965 ft Elevation 2,123 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
25.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population338
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation6,965 ft (2,123 m)
Population338
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,965 ft (2,123 m)
Coordinates17.3895°, -97.2277°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.4 inches (644 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magdalena Zahuatlán

Magdalena Zahuatlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 338. The city sits at an elevation of 6,965 feet (2,123 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 11 business establishments.

Income: Magdalena Zahuatlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)11

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Magdalena Zahuatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 63°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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,965 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,965 ft (2,123 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.3895°N, 97.2277°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 146 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 137 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 113 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 125 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 146 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 150 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 74 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 107 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 113 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 22 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 138 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Apr 4, 1999 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 125 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 148 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 4 166 km
2024 John Category 3 198 km
2023 Otis Category 5 284 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 188 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 298 km
2017 Max Category 1 194 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 122 km
2010 Karl Category 3 174 km
2005 Stan Category 1 281 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 159 km
1997 Rick Category 2 166 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 146 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 146 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 183 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in

Magdalena Zahuatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Magdalena Zahuatlán

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
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 Zahuatlán

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

Farmers Markets in Magdalena Zahuatlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Comunitario Distrito
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Eliseo Jimenez Ruiz

Stadiums & Teams in Magdalena Zahuatlán

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Airports Near Magdalena Zahuatlán

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall 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 Zahuatlán

What is the population of Magdalena Zahuatlán?

Magdalena Zahuatlán has a population of 338 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 316.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magdalena Zahuatlán?

Magdalena Zahuatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.4 inches.

How is the job market in Magdalena Zahuatlán?

Magdalena Zahuatlán has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 11 business establishments in the area.

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