San Isidro Monjas, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Isidro Monjas is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,584. Elevation: 5,066 ft (1,544 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,584 Population 64/sq mi density

5,066 ft Elevation 1,544 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

22.1 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,584

Density64/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)

Rain22.1 in/yr

Sunny Days362/yr

Elevation5,066 ft (1,544 m)

Population	1,584
Population Density	64 / sq mi
Elevation	5,066 ft (1,544 m)
Coordinates	17.0017°, -96.7486°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Oaxaca
Average Temperature	68°F (20°C)
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Isidro Monjas

San Isidro Monjas is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,584. The city sits at an elevation of 5,066 feet (1,544 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: San Isidro Monjas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.8%
	50% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Isidro Monjas

San Isidro Monjas 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 779 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0°C / 32°F	8.8° / —	1.9
Feb	0°C / 32°F	10.6° / —	4.8
Mar	0°C / 32°F	11.9° / —	16.6
Apr	0°C / 32°F	14.1° / —	43.6
May	0°C / 32°F	15.6° / —	84.3
Jun	0°C / 32°F	16.3° / —	144.5
Jul	0°C / 32°F	15.4° / —	134.1
Aug	0°C / 32°F	15.2° / —	152.7
Sep	0°C / 32°F	15.3° / —	140.8
Oct	0°C / 32°F	13.3° / —	50.8
Nov	0°C / 32°F	10.4° / —	4.6
Dec	0°C / 32°F	8.7° / —	0.4

San Isidro Monjas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,066 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	68.1°F
	26% above Mexico avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,066 ft (1,544 m)
Area	24.8 sq mi (64.3 km²)
Population Density	64/sq mi
Coordinates	17.0017°N, 96.7486°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"

42% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,054 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	107 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	147 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	148 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	133 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	139 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	129 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	138 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	141 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	132 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	53 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	125 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	134 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	126 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	124 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	81 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	96 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	100 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	125 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	101 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	173 km
2024	John	Category 3	232 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	128 km
2017	Max	Category 1	231 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	116 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	298 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	211 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	264 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	278 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	144 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	124 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	240 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	147 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	128 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	125 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	113 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	118 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in
March	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
April	72°F (22°C)	1.2 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
June	71°F (22°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in
August	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
October	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in
November	67°F (19°C)	0.5 in
December	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in

San Isidro Monjas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Isidro Monjas

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Esfuerzo Comunitario	—	—	—	—
Escuela primaria 16 de septiembre	—	—	—	—
Escuela Primaria Rural Federal Presidente Juarez	—	—	—	—
María José espacios infantiles	—	—	—	—
Escuela primaria Justo Sierra Méndez	—	—	—	—
Escuela secundaria general 21 de noviembre	—	—	—	—
Escuela Primaria Leyes De Reforma	—	—	—	—
Escuela Telesecundaria De La Colonia Mineria Xoxocotlan	—	—	—	—
Escuela Primaria Josefa Ortíz de Domínguez	—	—	—	—
Escuela Primaria Cuauhtémoc	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near San Isidro Monjas

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA	101.7, 101.7 fm	MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca	570 am, 94.9 fm	MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca	89.7 fm, américa	MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM	banda, banda norteña	MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca	98.5 fm, américa	MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA	89.1, 89.1 fm	MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca	89.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM	banda, banda norteña	MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA	94.1, 94.1 fm	MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca	baladas en español, grupo as	MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA	89.1, 89.1 fm	MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA	101.3, 101.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA	101.3, 101.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca	95.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA	98.5, 98.5 fm	MP3 32 kbps

Museums in San Isidro Monjas

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de Juárez
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Frontispicio Facultad de Medicina
Galeria Alter
Galeria Altertnativa y Diseño Larimar
La Máquina. Taller De Arte Gráfico
Marte Galeria Infantil
Museo Belber Jiménez
Museo Comunitario
Museo Comunitario Cerro De La Campana
Museo comunitario de San José el Mogote (Ex-Hacienda el Cacique)
Museo de arte contemporáneo de Oaxaca
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo
Museo De Arte Prehispanico De Mexico Rufino Tamayo
Museo de Ferrocarril de Oaxaca
Museo de Filatelía
Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca
Museo de la Basilica de la Soledad
Museo de la Milpa
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños (MUPO)
Museo del Sitio de Monte Albán
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil De Oaxaca
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Noel Cayetano Arte Contemporáneo
Observatorio Astronómico Municipal "Canuto Muñoz Mares"
Planetario Nundehui
Planetario Nundehui
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum
Zapote Negro Estudio Grafico

Libraries in San Isidro Monjas

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca		0.0
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca		0.0
Andrés Henestrosa		0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente		0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente		0.0
Biblioteca Benito Juárez		0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras		0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras		0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade		0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade		0.0
Biblioteca de investigación Juan de Córdova		0.0
Biblioteca del Ferrocarril		0.0
Biblioteca ICE		0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"		0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Nazareno Etla		0.0
Biblioteca publica		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Margarita Maza de Juárez		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Trinidad Carreño		0.0
bibloca		0.0
bibloca		0.0
Hemeroteca Pública de Oaxaca Néstor Sánchez Hernández		0.0
INEGI		0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas		0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas de Oaxaca		0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc		0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc		0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library		0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in San Isidro Monjas

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Baratillo de Etla
Casa de Adobe
LA MERCED
LA MERCED
Los Eucaliptos
Mercadito 10 de Mayo
Mercado Alarii
Mercado Aurora
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de artesanias José Perfecto García
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de La Merced
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Gastronomico de Zaachila
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Margarita Maza de Juárez
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico y Artesanal Pochote Progreso
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Renovación
Mercado Sanchez Pascuas
Mercado Túristico Municipal "La Asunción"
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado zonal la Cascada
Mercado Zonal La Noria
Mercado Zonal Las Flores
November 20th Market
Pasillo de Humo
Pasillo de Humo
Pochote Xochimilco
Pochote Xochimilco

Hotels in San Isidro Monjas

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Motel Las Maravillas

Clinics in San Isidro Monjas

8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa De Salud De Lomas De Santa Cruz

Casa de Salud El Mirador

Centro de salud de un nucleo básico de la colonia La paz

Consultorio médico

Fundacion Best

MX #12434859980

MX #12463381155

Unidad Medica Municipal De La Colonia Mineria

Dentists in San Isidro Monjas

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Dental Sonrie

Consultorio Dental

Consultorio Dental Allegra

Consultorio Dental Rayon

MX #12443041907

MX #12444766178

MX #12452421841

Bus Stations in San Isidro Monjas

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Base de autobuses de la ruta CRIT Teletón

Terminal De Transporte Urbano Esquipulas Volcanes

Gas Stations in San Isidro Monjas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera PEMEX

Gyms in San Isidro Monjas

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clases De Zumba Fit Club Herbalife

Gimnasio Arsahu

Sams Gym

Breweries in San Isidro Monjas

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma
Deposito de Cerveza
Deposito de Cerveza

Stadiums & Teams in San Isidro Monjas

Team	League	Division

Airports Near San Isidro Monjas

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Xoxocotlán International Airport	OAX	Large Airport
Barranca Honda Airport	—	Small Airport
El Carrizal Airstrip	—	Small Airport
La Laguna Airport	—	Small Airport
Pista del Centro	—	Small Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport	—	Small Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in San Isidro Monjas

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón
Grupo Cuatro de Alcohólicos Anónimos
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación. Zona 1. Villa de Zaachila

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Isidro Monjas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Capilla católica virgen de Guadalupe

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 San Isidro Monjas

What is the population of San Isidro Monjas?

San Isidro Monjas has a population of 1,584 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 24.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Isidro Monjas?

San Isidro Monjas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in San Isidro Monjas?

The job market in San Isidro Monjas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

San Juan Bautista la Raya 2,395 pop · 1.9 mi Cuilápam de Guerrero 12,360 pop · 2.1 mi Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán 67,086 pop · 2.1 mi San Raymundo Jalpan 1,882 pop · 2.2 mi Ánimas Trujano 3,505 pop · 2.5 mi San Agustin de las Juntas 6,923 pop · 2.5 mi San Francisco Javier 1,162 pop · 2.7 mi Villa de Zaachila 13,959 pop · 3.5 mi San Antonio de la Cal 20,198 pop · 3.7 mi Santa María Coyotepec 2,283 pop · 3.8 mi San Antonio Arrazola 1,113 pop · 3.8 mi San Bartolo Coyotespec 3,981 pop · 4.0 mi Oaxaca 255,029 pop · 4.3 mi El Rosario 11,707 pop · 4.7 mi

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