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Oluta, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Oluta is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 12,709. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

12,709 Population 352/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Oluta

Oluta

Oluta is a city and municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located in the south-east zone of the state, about 371 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 90.48 km2. It is located at 17°56′N 94°54′W.

People

Population12,709
Density352/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population12,709
Population Density352 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates17.9297°, -94.8966°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oluta

Oluta is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 12,709. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 407 business establishments.

Income: Oluta vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)407

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Oluta

Oluta has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (21.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1864 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.7°C / 71°F 15° / 29.7° 90.8
Feb 22.1°C / 72°F 14.5° / 31.7° 48.2
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 17° / 36.3° 20.9
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 19.6° / 39.7° 23.9
May 30.7°C / 87°F 22.9° / 41.2° 64.0
Jun 28.5°C / 83°F 23.1° / 38.3° 249.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.5° / 33.1° 221.2
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 23.4° / 32.5° 237.0
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 22.6° / 32.4° 274.5
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 19.6° / 31.5° 342.8
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 17.5° / 30° 193.5
Dec 22°C / 72°F 15.6° / 29.3° 98.6
Oluta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area36.1 sq mi (93.5 km²)
Population Density352/sq mi
Coordinates17.9297°N, 94.8966°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,242 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 100 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 85 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 146 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 15 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 88 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 111 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 92 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 20 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 130 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 128 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 62 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 143 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 93 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 142 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 112 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 60 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 53 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 277 km
2021 Grace Category 3 298 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 258 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 220 km
2010 Karl Category 3 197 km
2007 Dean Category 2 259 km
2005 Stan Category 1 75 km
1997 Rick Category 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 78 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 12.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 13.3 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Coldest

Oluta has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.3") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Oluta

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Miguel Alemán
Escuela Secundaria General Alfonso Arroyo de Villa de Oluta
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Radio Stations near Oluta

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ISTMO 94.9 (Acayucan) - 94.9 FM - XHPTEA-FM - ACayucan, Veracruz 94.9 fm, acayucan AAC+ 80 kbps
LA KEBUENA 93.9 (Acayucan) - 93.9 FM - XHEVZ-FM - Acayucan, Veracruz 93.9 fm, acayucan MP3 128 kbps
RADIO SENSACIONAL DIGITAL 93.9 (Allende) - 93.9 FM - XHVD-FM - Allende, Coahuila MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Oluta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Sitio

Libraries in Oluta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Lic. Miguel Alemán Valdés"0.0

Farmers Markets in Oluta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Vicente Obregón"
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Publico Municipal Miguel Aleman Valdez
Tianguis Tomito
Tianguis Tomito

Gas Stations in Oluta

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #11089397699
Pemex

Airports Near Oluta

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Los Tuxtlas Regional AirportSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oluta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Juan Bautista

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 Oluta

What is the population of Oluta?

Oluta has a population of 12,709 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 352 people per square mile, spread across 36.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oluta?

Oluta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.

How is the job market in Oluta?

The job market in Oluta is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 407 business establishments in the area.

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