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San Miguel Yotao, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Miguel Yotao is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 545. Elevation: 4,793 ft (1,461 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

545 Population 4/sq mi density
4,793 ft Elevation 1,461 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population545
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation4,793 ft (1,461 m)
Population545
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation4,793 ft (1,461 m)
Coordinates17.3708°, -96.3373°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,563 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel Yotao

San Miguel Yotao is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 545. The city sits at an elevation of 4,793 feet (1,461 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel Yotao vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel Yotao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,793 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,793 ft (1,461 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.3708°N, 96.3373°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

726 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 80 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 120 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 30 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 117 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 135 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 66 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 116 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 131 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 141 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 122 km
Jun 7, 2002 6 km E of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 98 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 233 km
2024 John Category 3 286 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 164 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 294 km
2017 Max Category 1 283 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 290 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 175 km
2010 Karl Category 3 177 km
2005 Stan Category 1 204 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 195 km
1997 Rick Category 1 166 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 132 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in
March 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 9.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 10.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 9.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 10.9 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 6.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in

San Miguel Yotao has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 54°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near San Miguel Yotao

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 Yotao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Community museum

Libraries in San Miguel Yotao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pública municipal Dionicio Lopez Chavez0.0

Farmers Markets in San Miguel Yotao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal

Restaurants in San Miguel Yotao

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cocina comunitaria

Airports Near San Miguel Yotao

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall 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 Yotao

What is the population of San Miguel Yotao?

San Miguel Yotao has a population of 545 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel Yotao?

San Miguel Yotao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel Yotao?

The job market in San Miguel Yotao is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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