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Oteapan, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Oteapan is a small city in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 14,925. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

14,925 Population 1,781/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Oteapan

Oteapan is a municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is in the south-east zone of the state, about 394 km from the state capital Xalapa. It has an area of 27.97 km2. It is located at 18°00′N 94°40′W.

People

Population14,925
Density1,781/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population14,925
Population Density1,781 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates18.0017°, -94.6662°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,880 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oteapan

Oteapan is a small city in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 14,925. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 478 business establishments.

Income: Oteapan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)478

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Oteapan

Oteapan has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 18.7° / 26.3° 105.6
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 19.3° / 28.2° 61.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 29.9° 35.1
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 22.1° / 33.4° 22.0
May 28.8°C / 84°F 23.9° / 33.6° 103.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.9° 211.1
Jul 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 32.2° 223.2
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.5° 341.1
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.8° 556.8
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.3° 425.7
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.1° 298.4
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 19.1° / 27.5° 162.5
Oteapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density1,781/sq mi
Coordinates18.0017°N, 94.6662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,177 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 95 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 110 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 40 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 107 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 133 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 107 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 81 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 122 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 45 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 146 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 134 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 107 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 147 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 65 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 96 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 46 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 122 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 101 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 2 298 km
2021 Grace Category 3 289 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 246 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 216 km
2010 Karl Category 3 190 km
2007 Dean Category 2 244 km
2005 Stan Category 1 71 km
1997 Rick Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 85 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 16.6 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in

Oteapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.6") and April the driest (1.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Oteapan

Institution Type Founded Website
TEBAEV College

Schools in Oteapan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria "Juan de la Luz Enríquez"
Escuela Primaria Elena Mateos de López
Escuela Secundaria General José Vasconcelos Calderón
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Radio Stations near Oteapan

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 Oteapan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arqueología Olmeca

Libraries in Oteapan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Oralia Bringas de García0.0
Biblioteca Pública C.Viriato Da Silveira0.0
Biblioteca Pública Cuauhtémoc0.0
Biblioteca y Plaza Comunitaria0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Cornelius Versteeg Van Donselaar0.0
Edificio O0.0
USBI0.0
USBI0.0

Farmers Markets in Oteapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Vicente Obregón"
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Adolfo López Mateos
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Cuauhtémoc
Mercado De Peces
Mercado De Peces
Mercado Díaz Ordaz
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Cosoleacaque
Mercado Pino Suarez
Mercado Popular Morelos
Mercado Publico Municipal Miguel Aleman Valdez
Mercado Puerto México
Mercado Santa Clara
Mercado Solidaridad
Mercado Solidaridad 2
Mercado Úrsulo Galván
Tianguis Tomito
Tianguis Tomito

Restaurants in Oteapan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant La Costa

Gas Stations in Oteapan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas Tomza
Gasolinera

Banks in Oteapan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Stadiums & Teams in Oteapan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Oteapan

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

Post Offices in Oteapan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Estafeta

Treatment Centers in Oteapan

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Siglo XXI

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 Oteapan

What is the population of Oteapan?

Oteapan has a population of 14,925 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,781 people per square mile, spread across 8.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oteapan?

Oteapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.

How is the job market in Oteapan?

The job market in Oteapan is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 478 business establishments in the area.

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