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San Miguel Tilquiápam, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Miguel Tilquiápam is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,153. Elevation: 5,509 ft (1,679 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,153 Population 26/sq mi density
5,509 ft Elevation 1,679 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,153
Density26/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation5,509 ft (1,679 m)
Population3,153
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation5,509 ft (1,679 m)
Coordinates16.7816°, -96.5812°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel Tilquiápam

San Miguel Tilquiápam is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,153. The city sits at an elevation of 5,509 feet (1,679 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 101 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel Tilquiápam vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Miguel Tilquiápam

San Miguel Tilquiápam has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F 8.8° / — 1.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F 10.6° / — 4.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F 11.9° / — 16.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F 14.1° / — 43.6
May 0°C / 32°F 15.6° / — 84.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F 16.3° / — 144.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F 15.4° / — 134.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F 15.2° / — 152.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F 15.3° / — 140.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F 13.3° / — 50.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F 10.4° / — 4.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F 8.7° / — 0.4
San Miguel Tilquiápam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,509 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,509 ft (1,679 m)
Area123.9 sq mi (320.8 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates16.7816°N, 96.5812°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,283 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 89 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 117 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 104 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 141 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 135 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 144 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 129 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 50 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 103 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 136 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 109 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 83 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 77 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 88 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 84 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 148 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 95 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 149 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 4 172 km
2024 John Category 3 237 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 100 km
2017 Max Category 1 247 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 281 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 108 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 293 km
2010 Karl Category 3 237 km
2005 Stan Category 1 269 km
1998 Lester Category 2 254 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 125 km
1997 Rick Category 2 98 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 10 117 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 99 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 95 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 97 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 127 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 134 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 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in

San Miguel Tilquiápam has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near San Miguel Tilquiápam

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 Miguel Tilquiápam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Museo Comunitario
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Museo Frisell de Arte Zapoteca Mitla
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum

Libraries in San Miguel Tilquiápam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel Tilquiápam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Mercado Alarii
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Gastronomico de Zaachila
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Martin González

Breweries in San Miguel Tilquiápam

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma

Airports Near San Miguel Tilquiápam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in San Miguel Tilquiápam

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón
Grupo Cuatro de Alcohólicos Anónimos
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación. Zona 1. Villa de Zaachila

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 Tilquiápam

What is the population of San Miguel Tilquiápam?

San Miguel Tilquiápam has a population of 3,153 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 123.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel Tilquiápam?

San Miguel Tilquiápam 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 68°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel Tilquiápam?

The job market in San Miguel Tilquiápam is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 101 business establishments in the area.

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