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Mazunte, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Mazunte is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 873. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

873 Population 5/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
37.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population873
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population873
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates15.6675°, -96.5542°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation37.8 inches (961 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mazunte

Mazunte is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 873. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Mazunte vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Mazunte

Mazunte has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 871 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 21.5° / 32° 2.2
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 22.1° / 32.1° 1.1
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 22.8° / 32.6° 0.5
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.8° 5.0
May 29°C / 84°F 24.9° / 33.2° 38.4
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 24.7° / 32.5° 208.0
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.6° 143.7
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.9° 177.4
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 24° / 32.4° 195.3
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 23.6° / 33° 89.9
Nov 28°C / 82°F 22.7° / 33.4° 7.2
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 21.4° / 32.3° 2.3
Mazunte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area175.4 sq mi (454.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates15.6675°N, 96.5542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.8"
0% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,338 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 59 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 63 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 120 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 36 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 83 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 41 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 53 km
Feb 26, 1996 21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 64 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 92 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 85 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 60 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 54 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 77 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km ESE of San Miguel Figueroa, Mexico M5.4 23 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 65 km
Aug 5, 2002 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico M5.4 92 km
Mar 20, 1996 13 km SW of Santiago Cuixtla, Mexico M5.4 82 km
Apr 4, 1999 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.4 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 78 km
2024 John Category 3 205 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 6 km
2022 Bonnie Category 1 252 km
2017 Max Category 1 276 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 252 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 17 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 232 km
2006 John Category 2 244 km
1998 Lester Category 2 131 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 37 km
1997 Rick Category 2 26 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 233 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 284 km
1984 Boris Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 63 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 107 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 85 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 65 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 49 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
August 80°F (26°C) 7.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Mazunte has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Mazunte

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hridaya Yoga Centre
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Libraries in Mazunte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil0.0
Biblioteca UMAR0.0
La Biblio de Mazunte0.0

Farmers Markets in Mazunte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Octubre
Mercado 12 de Octubre
Mercado El Calvario
Mercado local de Puerto Ángel

Hotels in Mazunte

56 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2 Mares
Bambú
Buda Tortuga
Bungalos el Edén
Cabañas Juquilita
Cabañas Magicos
Cabañas Monarca
Cabañas Telayú
Carpe diem
Casa Adíti
Casa Amaia
Casa de Arbol
Casa del Mar
Casa Emily
Casa Flor del Mar
Casa la Ola
Casa Meraki
Casa Meraki AirBnb
Casa Mermejita
Casa Mizontle
Casa Ofelia
Casa Pan y Miel
Casa Samay
Casa Xalli
Cocolia Hotel
El Alquimista
El Mazunte
El Nagual
Heven
Hotel Altamira
Hotel Casa Aamori
Hotel Casa Lu
Hotel de la Barca
Hotel Paraiso del Pescador
Hotel Pochote
Hotel Pochote Mazunte
Hotel Rinconcito de Mazunte
Las Almas Petit Hotel
Las Casitas Bungalows
Los Jacalitos
Madre Tierra
Monte Uzulu Boutique Hotel
Oceano Mar
OYO Cabañas Abril
Posada Paloma
Posada Real San Agustinillo
Punta Placer
Quintos Sol
Rancho Cerro Largo
Riconcito de Mazunte
Shambala Vision
Un Sueño
Un Sueño Cabañas del Pacífico
Una Posada Más
Villa Aikia
ZOA Hotel

Restaurants in Mazunte

84 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alessandro
Alessandro
Arena Negra
Bar El Jonny
Buda Tortuga
Casa Aamori
Casa Mandarina
Cenzontle Mazunte
Cocina La Guera
CoCuCo
Cometa
Doba
Doña Jose
Doña Mari
Doña Mary
El Arbolitore
El Armadillo
El Bajoncitor
El Chiringuito
El Club de Flavia
EL Guaje
El Navegante
El Pescador
El Pescador 2
Estrella Fugaz
Falafel El Loco
Fish and Love
Granita de Artoz
Granito de arroz
Jalilh
Japanese Dinner
Karen
Kasbah
La Chevichela
La Chori
La Colmena
La cuisine
La Empanada
La Negra
La Pizzeria
La Sombrita
La Termita
La Termita
La Terracita
La Vendima
La Ventanilla
La Vieja Sirena
Las Bugambilias
Lobo de Mar
Lodeli
lodeli
LODELI Bar
Los Cuatro Chiles
Los Duendes
Los Traviesos
Luna Nueva
Luz del Sol
Manahuel
Maralto – Panadería Artesanal
Marvic Pizza
Ofelia's
Palapa "Omar"
Palapa El Mazunte
Paraíso del Pescador
Pizza Empanada
Pollos Hermanos
Pura Vida
Reina Negra
Restaurant "La Bendición"
Restaurant Doña Meche
Restaurant Tania
Restaurante Un Sueño
Riconcito de Mazunte
Sambodhi
Sushido
Tadeo
Taqueria
Terraza del Arquitecto
Tribu
Umami
Verduleria Vargas
Vive El Gallo
Vive el Gallo
Yuri

Cafes in Mazunte

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café del Mar
Café Panchatantra
Cafetería Papachango
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Comedor Romy
Cometa Café
El Sueño de Frida
Icaro Café
La Mora Posada Café
Luz del Sol
Nduva
Orale cafe
Punta Placer
Reverencia Cafe

Theatres in Mazunte

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mermejita Circus

Zoos in Mazunte

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Mexicano de la Tortuga

Bus Stations in Mazunte

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bustickets to Oaxaca

Gyms in Mazunte

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akasha
Casa Om
El Grillo
El Grillo Gimnasio

Airports Near Mazunte

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Mazunte

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mazunte

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Loma de meditación

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 Mazunte

What is the population of Mazunte?

Mazunte has a population of 873 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 175.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mazunte?

Mazunte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.8 inches.

How is the job market in Mazunte?

The job market in Mazunte is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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