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San Mateo Yoloxochitlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Mateo Yoloxochitlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 2,650. Elevation: 5,154 ft (1,571 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,650 Population 36/sq mi density
5,154 ft Elevation 1,571 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Mateo Yoloxochitlán

San Mateo Yoloxochitlán is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 15.31 km2.
It is part of the Teotitlán District in the north of the Cañada Region.

People

Population2,650
Density36/mi²

Economy

Unemployment6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation5,154 ft (1,571 m)
Population2,650
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation5,154 ft (1,571 m)
Coordinates18.1435°, -96.8686°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation10.8 inches (275 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Mateo Yoloxochitlán

San Mateo Yoloxochitlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 2,650. The city sits at an elevation of 5,154 feet (1,571 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: San Mateo Yoloxochitlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.2%
72% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Mateo Yoloxochitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,154 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,154 ft (1,571 m)
Area73.3 sq mi (189.9 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates18.1435°N, 96.8686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 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 66 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 138 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 35 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 107 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 122 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 136 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 105 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 63 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 114 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 147 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 143 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 116 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 89 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 55 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 132 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 50 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 4 253 km
2024 John Category 3 276 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 254 km
2021 Grace Category 3 274 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 208 km
2017 Katia Category 1 274 km
2017 Max Category 1 269 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 213 km
2010 Karl Category 3 84 km
2007 Dean Category 2 262 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 262 km
2005 Stan Category 1 214 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 246 km
1997 Rick Category 2 251 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 265 km
1988 Debby Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 107 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 120 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 138 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 140 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 153 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 170 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 182 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 11.7 in
July 74°F (24°C) 13.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 12.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 12.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
December 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in Coldest

San Mateo Yoloxochitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.5") and March the driest (1.0").

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Museums in San Mateo Yoloxochitlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maria Sabina’s House

Libraries in San Mateo Yoloxochitlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Asunción0.0

Farmers Markets in San Mateo Yoloxochitlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Erasto Pineda

Airports Near San Mateo Yoloxochitlán

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Mateo Yoloxochitlán

What is the population of San Mateo Yoloxochitlán?

San Mateo Yoloxochitlán has a population of 2,650 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 73.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Mateo Yoloxochitlán?

San Mateo Yoloxochitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.

How is the job market in San Mateo Yoloxochitlán?

The unemployment rate in San Mateo Yoloxochitlán is 6.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

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