Santa Catarina Buenavista, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santa Catarina Buenavista is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 705. Elevation: 4,032 ft (1,229 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 705 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,032 ft (1,229 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0767°, -96.8042° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.8 inches (275 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Catarina Buenavista
Santa Catarina Buenavista is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 705. The city sits at an elevation of 4,032 feet (1,229 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,032 ft (1,229 m) |
| Area | 73.3 sq mi (189.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0767°N, 96.8042°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 117 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 129 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 162 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 177 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 178 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 191 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 17.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 20.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 19.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 19.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
Santa Catarina Buenavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.8") and March the driest (2.0").
Museums in Santa Catarina Buenavista
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Sabina’s House |
Libraries in Santa Catarina Buenavista
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca La Asunción | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Catarina Buenavista
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erasto Pineda |
Airports Near Santa Catarina Buenavista
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Toro Bravo | - | Small Airport |
| El Ahijadero Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Miguel Alemán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jalisquillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Macayas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Patria Vieja Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista Macuiles | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose Independencia Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tehuacán National Airport | TCN | Small Airport |
| Tres Encinos Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa Catarina Buenavista?
Santa Catarina Buenavista has a population of 705 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 73.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Catarina Buenavista?
Santa Catarina Buenavista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.
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