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Mancuernas, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Mancuernas is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,825. Elevation: 817 ft (249 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,825 Population 5/sq mi density
817 ft Elevation 249 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,825
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Population1,825
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Coordinates16.3894°, -98.1102°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mancuernas

Mancuernas is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,825. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet (249 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: Mancuernas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Mancuernas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation817 ft (249 m)
Area407.5 sq mi (1,055.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates16.3894°N, 98.1102°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,600 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 M7.5 131 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 17 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 68 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 14 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 46 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 13 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 76 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 35 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 35 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 46 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 45 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 85 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 22 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 57 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 105 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 29 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 42 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 46 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 30 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 23 km
2024 John Category 3 76 km
2023 Otis Category 5 173 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 164 km
2017 Max Category 1 91 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 230 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 26 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 163 km
2006 John Category 3 262 km
1998 Lester Category 2 220 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 20 km
1997 Rick Category 2 77 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 284 km
1996 Boris Category 1 230 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 269 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 106 km
1984 Odile Category 2 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 43 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 125 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 106 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 68 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 15 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 17 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 122 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 46 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 139 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Mancuernas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Mancuernas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
mercado municipal
Mercado Pedro Rodríguez

Airports Near Mancuernas

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Ta Lo De SotoSmall Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pinotepa Nacional AirportSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport
Tututepec 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 Mancuernas

What is the population of Mancuernas?

Mancuernas has a population of 1,825 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 407.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mancuernas?

Mancuernas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

How is the job market in Mancuernas?

The job market in Mancuernas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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