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San Juan Cotzocón, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Juan Cotzocón is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,700. Elevation: 4,068 ft (1,240 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,700 Population 30/sq mi density
4,068 ft Elevation 1,240 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
82.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Juan Cotzocón

San Juan Cotzocon is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico.
It is part of the Sierra Mixe district within the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca Region.

People

Population3,700
Density30/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain82.4 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation4,068 ft (1,240 m)
Population3,700
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation4,068 ft (1,240 m)
Coordinates17.1637°, -95.7826°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation82.4 inches (2,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Cotzocón

San Juan Cotzocón is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,700. The city sits at an elevation of 4,068 feet (1,240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 118 business establishments.

Income: San Juan Cotzocón vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)118

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Juan Cotzocón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,068 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,068 ft (1,240 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates17.1637°N, 95.7826°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.4"
117% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,540 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 144 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 59 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 96 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 115 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 121 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 60 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 52 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 76 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 122 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 107 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 18 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 138 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 80 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 133 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 112 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 68 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 117 km
Aug 5, 2002 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico M5.4 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 260 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 155 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 227 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 193 km
2010 Karl Category 3 221 km
2005 Stan Category 1 185 km
1998 Lester Category 2 296 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 202 km
1997 Rick Category 1 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 10 144 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 96 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 12.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 16.5 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 14.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 13.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in

San Juan Cotzocón has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.5") and March the driest (1.4").

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Airports Near San Juan Cotzocón

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium 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 Juan Cotzocón

What is the population of San Juan Cotzocón?

San Juan Cotzocón has a population of 3,700 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Cotzocón?

San Juan Cotzocón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.4 inches.

How is the job market in San Juan Cotzocón?

The job market in San Juan Cotzocón is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 118 business establishments in the area.

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