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San Pedro Jaltepetongo, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Pedro Jaltepetongo is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 458. Elevation: 5,837 ft (1,779 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

458 Population 21/sq mi density
5,837 ft Elevation 1,779 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population458
Density21/mi²

Economy

Unemployment20.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation5,837 ft (1,779 m)
Population458
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation5,837 ft (1,779 m)
Coordinates17.6877°, -97.0352°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Pedro Jaltepetongo

San Pedro Jaltepetongo is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 458. The city sits at an elevation of 5,837 feet (1,779 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 20.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 15 business establishments.

Income: San Pedro Jaltepetongo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.4%
467% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)15

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Pedro Jaltepetongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,837 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,837 ft (1,779 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates17.6877°N, 97.0352°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

268 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 89 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 146 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 104 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 43 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 57 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 147 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 135 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 131 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 137 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 58 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 116 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 145 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 72 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 78 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 110 km
Aug 23, 1991 8 km SE of La Reforma, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 127 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 204 km
2024 John Category 3 232 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 210 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 261 km
2017 Max Category 1 227 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 161 km
2010 Karl Category 3 137 km
2005 Stan Category 1 247 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 196 km
1997 Rick Category 2 200 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 151 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 165 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 182 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in
August 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in

San Pedro Jaltepetongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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Farmers Markets in San Pedro Jaltepetongo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Comunitario Distrito
Mercado Municipal Eliseo Jimenez Ruiz

Stadiums & Teams in San Pedro Jaltepetongo

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Airports Near San Pedro Jaltepetongo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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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 Pedro Jaltepetongo

What is the population of San Pedro Jaltepetongo?

San Pedro Jaltepetongo has a population of 458 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Pedro Jaltepetongo?

San Pedro Jaltepetongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in San Pedro Jaltepetongo?

The job market in San Pedro Jaltepetongo faces challenges, with unemployment at 20.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 15 business establishments in the area.

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