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Putla Villa de Guerrero, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Putla Villa de Guerrero is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 10,925. Elevation: 2,451 ft (747 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,925 Population 22/sq mi density
2,451 ft Elevation 747 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
107.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Putla Villa de Guerrero

Putla Villa de Guerrero or simply Putla, is a town and municipality in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico.
It is part of Putla District in the west of the Sierra Sur Region.

People

Population10,925
Density22/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain107.9 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation2,451 ft (747 m)
Population10,925
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation2,451 ft (747 m)
Coordinates17.0262°, -97.9284°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation107.9 inches (2,740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Putla Villa de Guerrero

Putla Villa de Guerrero is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 10,925. The city sits at an elevation of 2,451 feet (747 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 350 business establishments.

Income: Putla Villa de Guerrero vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)350

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Putla Villa de Guerrero

Putla Villa de Guerrero has an average annual temperature of 21.8°C (71°F). The hottest month is May (24.5°C), the coldest is Dec (19.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1090 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 10.7° / 31.7° 4.3
Feb 21.5°C / 71°F 11.3° / 33.8° 2.4
Mar 22.8°C / 73°F 13.1° / 35.1° 3.3
Apr 24°C / 75°F 13.9° / 35.8° 12.1
May 24.5°C / 76°F 15.8° / 36.3° 48.5
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 15.9° / 33.2° 178.8
Jul 22.2°C / 72°F 15.7° / 30.6° 167.9
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 15.8° / 29.3° 219.6
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 15.2° / 28.5° 285.3
Oct 20.8°C / 69°F 13.3° / 28° 132.7
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 11.5° / 28.9° 29.8
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 10.8° / 29.8° 5.9
Putla Villa de Guerrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 107.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,451 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,451 ft (747 m)
Area498.0 sq mi (1,289.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates17.0262°N, 97.9284°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.9"
184% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 76 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 68 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 71 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 118 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 83 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 89 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 72 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 101 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 62 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 65 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 112 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 142 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 81 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 77 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 85 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 147 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 69 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 102 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 118 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, 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 86 km
2024 John Category 3 114 km
2023 Otis Category 5 202 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 205 km
2017 Max Category 1 110 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 277 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 59 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 231 km
2010 Karl Category 3 240 km
1998 Lester Category 2 285 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 80 km
1997 Rick Category 2 144 km
1996 Boris Category 1 273 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 84 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 138 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 138 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 76 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 68 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 68 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 146 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 118 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 147 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
April 74°F (24°C) 0.7 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 11.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 10.6 in
August 74°F (23°C) 11.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 12.6 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in

Putla Villa de Guerrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Putla Villa de Guerrero

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Técnica Industrial 15
COBAO 06
Escuela Primaria Benito Juarez
Jardin de Niños Ricardo Castro
Escuela Normal Experimental Lázaro Cárdenas
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Libraries in Putla Villa de Guerrero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Putla Villa de Guerrero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Putla Villa de Guerrero

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel JV Inn
Hotel Nieto
Hotel Plaza
Hotel Robles
Posada Santa Inés

Bus Stations in Putla Villa de Guerrero

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal Putla Centro
Transportadora túristica y de pasaja Mixteca Baja

Gas Stations in Putla Villa de Guerrero

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #11319204113

Banks in Putla Villa de Guerrero

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santander

Airports Near Putla Villa de Guerrero

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Aeródromo Ta Lo De SotoSmall Airport
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 Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Putla Villa de Guerrero

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de la Natividad de Maria

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 Putla Villa de Guerrero

What is the population of Putla Villa de Guerrero?

Putla Villa de Guerrero has a population of 10,925 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 498.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Putla Villa de Guerrero?

Putla Villa de Guerrero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 107.9 inches.

How is the job market in Putla Villa de Guerrero?

The job market in Putla Villa de Guerrero is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 350 business establishments in the area.

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