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San Miguel Tlacotepec, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
San Miguel Tlacotepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,621. Elevation: 5,689 ft (1,734 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Miguel Tlacotepec
San Miguel Tlacotepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 112.27 km2 and is part of the Juxtlahuaca district of the Mixteca Region.
People
Economy
Climate
| Population | 1,621 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,689 ft (1,734 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.4562°, -98.0055° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.1 inches (916 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Miguel Tlacotepec
San Miguel Tlacotepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,621. The city sits at an elevation of 5,689 feet (1,734 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Income: San Miguel Tlacotepec vs Mexico
Commute Mode
Income
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below Mexico avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 52 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,689 ft (1,734 m) |
| Area | 381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4562°N, 98.0055°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 119 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 98 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 111 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 110 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
San Miguel Tlacotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (0.2").
Museums in San Miguel Tlacotepec
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Geológico Comunitario de Rosario Nuevo “Ing. Jorge Jiménez Rentería” |
Airports Near San Miguel Tlacotepec
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | — | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Santa Cruz | — | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Miguel Tlacotepec?
San Miguel Tlacotepec has a population of 1,621 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 381.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Miguel Tlacotepec?
San Miguel Tlacotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches.
How is the job market in San Miguel Tlacotepec?
San Miguel Tlacotepec has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 52 business establishments in the area.