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San Miguel Coatlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Miguel Coatlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,938. Elevation: 6,152 ft (1,875 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,938 Population 6/sq mi density
6,152 ft Elevation 1,875 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
72.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Miguel Coatlán

San Miguel Coatlán is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 165.86 km2.
It is part of the Miahuatlán District in the south of the Sierra Sur Region.

People

Population1,938
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain72.2 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation6,152 ft (1,875 m)
Population1,938
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation6,152 ft (1,875 m)
Coordinates16.1964°, -96.6943°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation72.2 inches (1,834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel Coatlán

San Miguel Coatlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,938. The city sits at an elevation of 6,152 feet (1,875 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 62 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel Coatlán vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)62

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel Coatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,152 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,152 ft (1,875 m)
Area351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates16.1964°N, 96.6943°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,561 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 30 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 81 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 139 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 149 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 55 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 118 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 132 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 111 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 124 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 76 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 125 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 128 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 38 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 12 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 128 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 150 km
Nov 10, 2001 4 km SSW of El Carrizo, Mexico M5.5 145 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 4 116 km
2024 John Category 3 206 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 46 km
2017 Max Category 1 242 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 272 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 49 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 244 km
2006 John Category 2 286 km
1998 Lester Category 2 189 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 59 km
1997 Rick Category 2 35 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 290 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 81 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 96 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 79 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 41 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 149 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 117 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 86 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 7.9 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 6.0 in
August 67°F (20°C) 6.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in

San Miguel Coatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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Libraries in San Miguel Coatlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel Coatlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Sta. Ana
Mercado Municipal Gral. Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Municipal Lic. Orfa Bohórquez

Airports Near San Miguel Coatlán

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall 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 Miguel Coatlán

What is the population of San Miguel Coatlán?

San Miguel Coatlán has a population of 1,938 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 351.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel Coatlán?

San Miguel Coatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel Coatlán?

The job market in San Miguel Coatlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 62 business establishments in the area.

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