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Santa Candelaria, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

Santa Candelaria is a small town in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 992. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

992 Population 5/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
8.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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People

Population992
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain8.8 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population992
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates30.8303°, -116.0622°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation8.8 inches (224 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Candelaria

Santa Candelaria is a small town in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 992. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Santa Candelaria vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Candelaria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates30.8303°N, 116.0622°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"
77% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.77"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.5 on Aug 14, 2025.

Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 106 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 102 km
Feb 7, 2003 74km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.0 103 km
Feb 9, 2015 87km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX M4.9 86 km
Feb 18, 1998 70km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M4.9 114 km
Dec 20, 2013 34 km ESE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.8 46 km
Apr 6, 2010 40km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M4.7 149 km
Feb 24, 1998 60 km ENE of Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Mexico M4.6 63 km
Apr 7, 1994 66km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M4.6 91 km
Apr 15, 2022 20km W of El Sauzal, B.C., MX M4.5 146 km
Apr 28, 1999 32 km NE of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico M4.5 78 km
Apr 20, 2019 53 km E of San Vicente, Mexico M4.5 67 km
Jan 26, 2011 56 km ENE of Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Mexico M4.5 60 km
May 14, 2023 24 km W of Las Brisas, Mexico M4.5 35 km
Jun 13, 2006 24km NE of Maneadero, B.C., MX M4.5 116 km
Mar 20, 1996 70km WSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M4.4 122 km
May 11, 2016 36 km ENE of Santa Fé, Mexico M4.4 44 km
Jun 25, 2010 57 km E of San Vicente, Mexico M4.4 62 km
Apr 28, 1999 23 km NNE of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico M4.4 78 km
Jul 5, 2010 53km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M4.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Nora (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Nora Category 1 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Quintin Volcanic Field (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 41 km
San Luis, Isla Tuff cone 180 m (591 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in Wettest
March 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in

Santa Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Santa Candelaria

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Belisario DomiNguez
Francisco Gonzi�Lez Bocanegra
Josefa Ortiz de DomiNguez
Primaria Comunitaria Circo de Tatiana
Telesecundaria Numero 98
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Hotels in Santa Candelaria

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Cueva del Pirata
Margaritaville

Gas Stations in Santa Candelaria

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Santa Candelaria

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Campo de Lorenzo SkyparkSmall Airport
Cielito Lindo AirportSmall Airport
Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas AirstripSmall Airport
Colonia Santa Fe de Braulio Maldonado AirportSmall Airport
Dos Amigos AirstripSmall Airport
Ejido Eréndira AirportSmall Airport
El Buen Pastor AirstripSmall Airport
El Diamante del Mar AirportSmall Airport
El Pedregal AirstripSmall Airport
El Socorrito AirportSmall Airport
Las Palmas AirstripSmall Airport
Llano Colorado AirstripSmall Airport
Los Pinos AirportSmall Airport
Punta Colonet AirportSmall Airport
Rancho El Milagro AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Magaña AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Meling AirstripSmall Airport
San Quintín (Bahía Falsa) AirstripSmall Airport
San Quintín Military AirstripSNQSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tijuana

🇲🇽 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 Santa Candelaria

What is the population of Santa Candelaria?

Santa Candelaria has a population of 992 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 202.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Candelaria?

Santa Candelaria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.8 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Candelaria?

The job market in Santa Candelaria is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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