San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
San Gabriel Mixtepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,518. Elevation: 2,247 ft (685 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About San Gabriel Mixtepec
San Gabriel Mixtepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico.
It is part of the Juquila District in the center of the Costa Region.
The name "Mixtepec" means "Hill of clouds".
People
Climate
| Population | 3,518 |
| Population Density | 34 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,247 ft (685 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.0959°, -97.0824° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.8 inches (1,240 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Gabriel Mixtepec
San Gabriel Mixtepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,518. The city sits at an elevation of 2,247 feet (685 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,247 ft (685 m) |
| Area | 102.5 sq mi (265.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0959°N, 97.0824°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 117 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 139 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 129 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 120 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 130 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 9 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 106 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 84 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 24 | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
San Gabriel Mixtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.2").
Farmers Markets in San Gabriel Mixtepec
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Zicatela |
Airports Near San Gabriel Mixtepec
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Escondido International Airport | PXM | Medium Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose del Progreso Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tututepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Gabriel Mixtepec?
San Gabriel Mixtepec has a population of 3,518 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 102.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Gabriel Mixtepec?
San Gabriel Mixtepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches.
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