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Salina Cruz, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Salina Cruz is a mid-size city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 84,438. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 84,438 |
| Population Density | 1,926 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.1754°, -95.1942° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.1 inches (841 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salina Cruz
Salina Cruz is a mid-size city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 84,438. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: Salina Cruz vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 30 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 2 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Salina Cruz
Salina Cruz 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 43.8 sq mi (113.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.1754°N, 95.1942°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 93 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 66 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 82 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 46 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 24 | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Salina Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Salina Cruz
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asesoría De Belleza | University | — | — |
| Centro de Atención Múltiple Número 25 | College | — | — |
| Centro de capacitación Industrial para el Trabajo 67 | College | — | — |
| Centro De Enseñanza Ocupacional Número 30 General Heriberto Jara | College | — | — |
| Estilismo profesional J&a Instituto de belleza | College | — | — |
| Indtituto Ejecutivo Pitman | College | — | — |
| Instituto Comercial Zarate | University | — | — |
| Instituto De Capacitacion De La Industria En General y Plantas En Operacion | College | — | — |
| Instituto de Educacion Nautica y Portuaria Oceano Pacifico | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Salina Cruz
60+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Urbana Matutina Cuauhtemoc | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Jean Frederic Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Casa Del Obrero Mundial | — | — | — | — |
| CEA M Salina Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Deposito Sodel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Matutina Urbana Federal Francisco Villa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria General Profesor Juan Quevedo Cordoba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria 5 De Mayo Tarde | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Jesús Rasgado | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Petrolero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Vespertina Eduardo Soto Inés | — | — | — | — |
| Escuelas De Educación Primaria Del Sector Privado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Urbana Matutina Licenciado Benito Juárez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Jaime Barylko | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Lázaro Cárdenas Turno Vespertino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Urbana Mat Lic Wilfrido c Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Constitucion De 1917 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Heroes Del 21 De Abril | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Maria Teresa Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Matutina Primero De Mayo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Matutina Pedro Saenz De Baranda | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio de Estudios Profesionales Del Pacifico | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria 5 De Mayo | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Colegio Petrolero | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Bilingue Juan Jacobo Rousseau | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela primaria urbana Jesús Rasgado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Lázaro Cárdenas | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos del Mar 05 | — | — | — | — |
| CONALEP Salina Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela secundaria general vespertina Macedonio Alcala | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Vespertina Independencia | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria General Heroes de la Reforma | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Federal 18 De Marzo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela primaria Urbana vespertina México | — | — | — | — |
| Escula Telesecundaria colonia La soledad | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Bilingue Juan Jacobo Rousseau | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria General Gabriel Ramos Millan Turno Vespertino | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Aquiles Serdan | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria Francisco Javier López Mier | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Matutina Vicente Guerrero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Artículo 123 Jose Vasconselos | — | — | — | — |
| Conalep | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Urbana Vespertina 18 De Marzo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Nocturna Para Trabajadores Jose Vasconcelos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Matutina Miguel Hidalgo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Numero 51 | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Vespertina Independencia | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Salina Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria General Particular Incorporada Michel Saint Onge | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Preparatoria Federal Por Cooperacion Licenciado Cesar Linton Rodriguez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Particular Jose Joaquin Fernandez De Lizardi | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Telesecundaria Matutina | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio America | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo En Salina Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Secundaria General Salina Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Justo Sierra | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Universitario Salina Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Bachillerato General Peztalozzi | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Eppi Andres Henestroza | — | — | — | — |
| Secundaria y Preparatoria Instituto Fray Bartolome De Las Casas | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Salina Cruz
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Salina Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheche Galeria |
Libraries in Salina Cruz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Aries 67 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salina Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppel Aviación | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza" | |||||
| Plaza la sevillana |
Hotels in Salina Cruz
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Salina Cruz
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Salina Cruz
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Salina Cruz
55 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Salina Cruz
49 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Salina Cruz
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Salina Cruz
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Salina Cruz
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salina Cruz
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Salina Cruz
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Salina Cruz
21 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Salina Cruz
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Salina Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Salina Cruz
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | IZT | Medium Airport |
| Estación Aeronaval de Salina Cruz | SCX | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Salina Cruz
8 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos De Mexico Sucursal Salina Cruz | |
| Distribuciones y Almacenaje Judi | |
| FedEx | |
| Fedex | |
| Paqueteria Express Avtmex | |
| Paqueteria y Envios Aragal | |
| Redpack | |
| Scx - Salina Cruz |
Treatment Centers in Salina Cruz
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro y Unidad Básica De Rehabilitación y Educación Municipal. | ||
| Meraki |
Quick Facts
Around Salina Cruz
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Salina Cruz
9 places within 15 km
- • Las Escolleras
- • Las Escolleras
- • Playa Azul
- • Playa Brasil
- • Playa Escondida
- + 1 more
- • Faro de Salina Cruz
- • Punta Chivo
- • Mirador de Playa Abierta
🇲🇽 About Mexico
Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Salina Cruz
What is the population of Salina Cruz?
Salina Cruz has a population of 84,438 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,926 people per square mile, spread across 43.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salina Cruz?
Salina Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.1 inches.
How is the job market in Salina Cruz?
Salina Cruz has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 30 business establishments in the area, including 7 restaurants and food service locations.