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San José del Progreso, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San José del Progreso is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 2,833. Elevation: 5,220 ft (1,591 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,833 Population 23/sq mi density
5,220 ft Elevation 1,591 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
18.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San José del Progreso

San José del Progreso is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 66.34 km2.
It is part of the Ocotlán District in the south of the Valles Centrales Region.

People

Population2,833
Density23/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation5,220 ft (1,591 m)
Population2,833
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation5,220 ft (1,591 m)
Coordinates16.6867°, -96.6847°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (457 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José del Progreso

San José del Progreso is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 2,833. The city sits at an elevation of 5,220 feet (1,591 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 91 business establishments.

Income: San José del Progreso vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)91

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San José del Progreso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°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 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,220 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,220 ft (1,591 m)
Area123.9 sq mi (320.8 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates16.6867°N, 96.6847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,361 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 75 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 115 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 142 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 98 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 121 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 147 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 120 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 65 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 139 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 123 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 90 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 97 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 65 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 107 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Feb 26, 1996 21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 156 km
2024 John Category 3 222 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 93 km
2017 Max Category 1 236 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 287 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 93 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 278 km
2010 Karl Category 3 246 km
2005 Stan Category 1 285 km
1998 Lester Category 2 243 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 112 km
1997 Rick Category 2 88 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 10 115 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 104 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 97 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 82 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 114 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 129 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 149 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 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in

San José del Progreso has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near San José del Progreso

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 José del Progreso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum

Farmers Markets in San José del Progreso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near San José del Progreso

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport

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 José del Progreso

What is the population of San José del Progreso?

San José del Progreso has a population of 2,833 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 123.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José del Progreso?

San José del Progreso 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 69°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.

How is the job market in San José del Progreso?

The job market in San José del Progreso is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 91 business establishments in the area.

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