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Puente Madera, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Puente Madera is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 506. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

506 Population 6/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population506
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population506
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates16.3730°, -95.1816°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (789 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puente Madera

Puente Madera is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 506. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Puente Madera vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Puente Madera

Puente Madera 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 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 237.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 313.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.4
Puente Madera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area91.3 sq mi (236.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates16.3730°N, 95.1816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,767 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 104 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 129 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 118 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 94 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 131 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 127 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 30 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 92 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 26 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 74 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 127 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 84 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 83 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 139 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 105 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 100 km
Jan 21, 2019 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 100 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 239 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 140 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 129 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 184 km
2005 Stan Category 1 249 km
1998 Lester Category 2 209 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 169 km
1997 Rick Category 1 102 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 10 104 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 67 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 86 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 66 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Puente Madera has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Puente Madera

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan
Cheche Galeria

Libraries in Puente Madera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0
Biblioteca Pública Aries 670.0

Farmers Markets in Puente Madera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Coppel Aviación
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"
Plaza la sevillana

Breweries in Puente Madera

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Puente Madera

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puente Madera

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Puente Madera

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro y Unidad Básica De Rehabilitación y Educación Municipal.
Meraki

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 Puente Madera

What is the population of Puente Madera?

Puente Madera has a population of 506 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 91.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puente Madera?

Puente Madera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Puente Madera?

The job market in Puente Madera is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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