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Piedra Blanca, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Piedra Blanca is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,216. Elevation: 374 ft (114 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,216 Population 3/sq mi density
374 ft Elevation 114 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
67.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,216
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain67.0 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Population1,216
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Coordinates16.9886°, -95.0128°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation67.0 inches (1,701 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piedra Blanca

Piedra Blanca is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,216. The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet (114 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Piedra Blanca vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Piedra Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area447.9 sq mi (1,160.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.9886°N, 95.0128°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.0"
76% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,123 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 76 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 103 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 103 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 41 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 130 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 63 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 32 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 86 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 95 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 134 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 16 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 92 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 141 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 99 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 104 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 83 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 101 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 88 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 14 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 299 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 191 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 148 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 237 km
2010 Karl Category 3 285 km
2005 Stan Category 1 180 km
1998 Lester Category 2 278 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 233 km
1997 Rick Category 1 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 114 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 136 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 177 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in

Piedra Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Piedra Blanca

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria
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Farmers Markets in Piedra Blanca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Octubre de 1967
Mercado José Murat

Hotels in Piedra Blanca

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel

Restaurants in Piedra Blanca

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doña Licha
Pollos asados

Breweries in Piedra Blanca

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
EL CENTENARIO

Airports Near Piedra Blanca

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piedra Blanca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Catolica

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 Piedra Blanca

What is the population of Piedra Blanca?

Piedra Blanca has a population of 1,216 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 447.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piedra Blanca?

Piedra Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.0 inches.

How is the job market in Piedra Blanca?

The job market in Piedra Blanca is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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