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Nejapa de Madero, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Nejapa de Madero is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,513. Elevation: 2,146 ft (654 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,513 Population 36/sq mi density
2,146 ft Elevation 654 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Nejapa de Madero

Nejapa de Madero is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico.
It is part of the Yautepec District in the east of the Sierra Sur Region, not far from the main highway between Oaxaca, Oaxaca and Salina Cruz.
The name "Nejapa" means "ash water".

People

Population1,513
Density36/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Population1,513
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Coordinates16.6057°, -95.9780°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nejapa de Madero

Nejapa de Madero is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,513. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet (654 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 48 business establishments.

Income: Nejapa de Madero vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)48

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Nejapa de Madero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,146 ft (654 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates16.6057°N, 95.9780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,857 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 119 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 80 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 87 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 125 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 96 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 104 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 64 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 123 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 99 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 106 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 47 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 116 km
Mar 5, 2025 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 115 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 90 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 116 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 68 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 197 km
2024 John Category 3 291 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 91 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 215 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 133 km
2010 Karl Category 3 270 km
2005 Stan Category 1 250 km
1998 Lester Category 2 235 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 141 km
1997 Rick Category 1 79 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 80 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 39 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 49 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 130 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 134 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 105 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
April 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 5.3 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in

Nejapa de Madero has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Nejapa de Madero

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge 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 Nejapa de Madero

What is the population of Nejapa de Madero?

Nejapa de Madero has a population of 1,513 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nejapa de Madero?

Nejapa de Madero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

How is the job market in Nejapa de Madero?

The job market in Nejapa de Madero is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 48 business establishments in the area.

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