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Ocotlán de Morelos, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Ocotlán de Morelos is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 15,016. Elevation: 4,997 ft (1,523 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 15,016 |
| Population Density | 121 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7918°, -96.6750° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.1 inches (560 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ocotlán de Morelos
Ocotlán de Morelos is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 15,016. The city sits at an elevation of 4,997 feet (1,523 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Ocotlán de Morelos vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 481 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Ocotlán de Morelos
Ocotlán de Morelos has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 779 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
| Area | 123.9 sq mi (320.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7918°N, 96.6750°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 123 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 108 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 103 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 93 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 117 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in |
Ocotlán de Morelos has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Ocotlán de Morelos
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Oaxaca Plantel 30 | College | — | — |
| Esc. Primaria Cosijoeza | College | — | — |
| Esc. Primaria Emiliano Zapata | College | — | — |
| Esc. Primaria Tierra y Libertad | College | — | — |
| Esc. Telesecundaria San Dionisio Ocotepec | College | — | — |
Schools in Ocotlán de Morelos
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primaria Morelos | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Delfino Vasquéz Rafael | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ocotlán de Morelos
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA | 101.7, 101.7 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca | 570 am, 94.9 fm | MP3 | |
| LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca | 89.7 fm, américa | MP3 192 kbps | |
| La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM | banda, banda norteña | MP3 | |
| EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca | 98.5 fm, américa | MP3 32 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca | 89.7 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM | banda, banda norteña | MP3 | |
| La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA | 94.1, 94.1 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca | baladas en español, grupo as | MP3 | |
| Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA | 89.1, 89.1 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA | 101.3, 101.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA | 101.3, 101.3 fm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca | 95.7 fm, américa | 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 Ocotlán de Morelos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli | ||||
| Museo Comunitario | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec | ||||
| Rodolpho Morales Home | ||||
| Rodolpho Morales Museum |
Farmers Markets in Ocotlán de Morelos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baratillo - Mercado de Animales | |||||
| Mercado Alarii | |||||
| Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro" | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro | |||||
| Mercado de comida San Antonino | |||||
| Mercado de San Juan | |||||
| Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec | |||||
| Mercado Gastronomico de Zaachila | |||||
| Mercado Morelos | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Martin González |
Hotels in Ocotlán de Morelos
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ocotlán de Morelos
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Ocotlán de Morelos
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ocotlán de Morelos
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ocotlán de Morelos
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ocotlán de Morelos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuahutémoc Moctezuma |
Airports Near Ocotlán de Morelos
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | Large Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Ocotlán de Morelos
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón | ||
| Grupo Cuatro de Alcohólicos Anónimos | ||
| Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación. Zona 1. Villa de Zaachila |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ocotlán de Morelos
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptist Church "The Church of Jesus Christ | |
| Capilla de la VIrgen | |
| Iglesia Bautista fundamental " EL CAMINO" | |
| La Luz Del Mundo | |
| Templo Cristiano Pentecostal " La Peña de Horeb" | |
| Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Ocotlán de Morelos?
Ocotlán de Morelos has a population of 15,016 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 123.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ocotlán de Morelos?
Ocotlán de Morelos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.
How is the job market in Ocotlán de Morelos?
The job market in Ocotlán de Morelos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 481 business establishments in the area.