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San José Tenango, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San José Tenango is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,097. Elevation: 2,500 ft (762 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

1,097 Population 15/sq mi density
2,500 ft Elevation 762 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
84.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,097
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain84.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Population1,097
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Coordinates18.1511°, -96.7173°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.5 inches (2,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José Tenango

San José Tenango is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,097. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet (762 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 35 business establishments.

Income: San José Tenango vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San José Tenango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Area73.3 sq mi (189.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates18.1511°N, 96.7173°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.79"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

248 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 80 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 124 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 86 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 50 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 139 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 118 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 122 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 107 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 146 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 51 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 130 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 133 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 114 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 74 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 70 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 264 km
2024 John Category 3 289 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 253 km
2021 Grace Category 3 273 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 206 km
2017 Katia Category 1 275 km
2017 Max Category 1 282 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 222 km
2010 Karl Category 3 84 km
2007 Dean Category 2 262 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 261 km
2005 Stan Category 1 198 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 257 km
1997 Rick Category 2 251 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 279 km
1988 Debby Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 114 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 125 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 143 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 148 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 156 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 167 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 169 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
February 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 17.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 20.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 19.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 19.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 11.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Coldest

San José Tenango has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 112.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.8") and March the driest (2.0").

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Museums in San José Tenango

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maria Sabina’s House

Libraries in San José Tenango

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Asunción0.0
Librería Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in San José Tenango

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Erasto Pineda

Airports Near San José Tenango

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Tenango

What is the population of San José Tenango?

San José Tenango has a population of 1,097 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 73.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José Tenango?

San José Tenango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.5 inches.

How is the job market in San José Tenango?

The job market in San José Tenango is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 35 business establishments in the area.

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