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Piedra del Tambor, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Piedra del Tambor is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 757. Elevation: 4,347 ft (1,325 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

757 Population 5/sq mi density
4,347 ft Elevation 1,325 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
60.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population757
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment29.0%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain60.6 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation4,347 ft (1,325 m)
Population757
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation4,347 ft (1,325 m)
Coordinates16.6594°, -97.5217°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation60.6 inches (1,540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piedra del Tambor

Piedra del Tambor is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 757. The city sits at an elevation of 4,347 feet (1,325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 29.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 24 business establishments.

Income: Piedra del Tambor vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment29.0%
706% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)24

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Piedra del Tambor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,347 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,347 ft (1,325 m)
Area139.4 sq mi (361.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates16.6594°N, 97.5217°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.6"
60% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,239 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 92 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 78 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 115 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 58 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 96 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 82 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 128 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 40 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 74 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 93 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 90 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 95 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 126 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 47 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 93 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 50 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 111 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 44 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 67 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 92 km
2024 John Category 3 143 km
2023 Otis Category 5 241 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 145 km
2017 Max Category 1 147 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 300 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 44 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 218 km
2010 Karl Category 3 261 km
1998 Lester Category 2 240 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 74 km
1997 Rick Category 2 91 km
1996 Boris Category 1 298 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 106 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 115 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 77 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 78 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 87 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 96 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 12.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 10.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 11.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 12.9 in Wettest
October 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in

Piedra del Tambor has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Piedra del Tambor

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pinotepa Nacional AirportSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport
Tututepec AirportSmall 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 Piedra del Tambor

What is the population of Piedra del Tambor?

Piedra del Tambor has a population of 757 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 139.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piedra del Tambor?

Piedra del Tambor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.6 inches.

How is the job market in Piedra del Tambor?

The job market in Piedra del Tambor faces challenges, with unemployment at 29.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 24 business establishments in the area.

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