Santa Catarina Juquila, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santa Catarina Juquila is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 15,987. Elevation: 4,728 ft (1,441 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated October 2026
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About Santa Catarina Juquila
Santa Catarina Juquila is a town in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico, and is the seat of the municipality also called Santa Catarina Juquila.
It is part of the Juquila District in the center of the Costa Region.
The name "Juquila" comes from "Xuhquililla", which means "Place of blue milkweed".
People
Climate
| Population | 15,987 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,728 ft (1,441 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.2382°, -97.2916° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.5 inches (1,486 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Catarina Juquila
Santa Catarina Juquila is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 15,987. The city sits at an elevation of 4,728 feet (1,441 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Climate in Santa Catarina Juquila
Santa Catarina Juquila has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (28.4°C), the coldest is Dec (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1078 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,728 ft (1,441 m) |
| Area | 372.0 sq mi (963.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2382°N, 97.2916°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 132 km |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 143 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 103 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 143 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 104 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 36 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 88 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 57 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 24 | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 12.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in |
Santa Catarina Juquila has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 64°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Santa Catarina Juquila
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo ROJAZ - Tututepec, Oaxaca | 98.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo Rojas - Tututepec, Oaxaca | 98.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Santa Catarina Juquila
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado |
Hotels in Santa Catarina Juquila
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Catarina Juquila
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santa Catarina Juquila
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Escondido International Airport | PXM | Medium Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose del Progreso Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tututepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Catarina Juquila
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de la Virgen de Juquila |
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What is the population of Santa Catarina Juquila?
Santa Catarina Juquila has a population of 15,987 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 372.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Catarina Juquila?
Santa Catarina Juquila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 58.5 inches.
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