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Santa Cruz Mixtepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa Cruz Mixtepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,338. Elevation: 5,148 ft (1,569 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,338 Population 65/sq mi density
5,148 ft Elevation 1,569 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,338
Density65/mi²

Economy

Unemployment8.4%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation5,148 ft (1,569 m)
Population1,338
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation5,148 ft (1,569 m)
Coordinates16.7923°, -96.8820°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation40.0 inches (1,015 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz Mixtepec

Santa Cruz Mixtepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,338. The city sits at an elevation of 5,148 feet (1,569 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 8.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 43 business establishments.

Income: Santa Cruz Mixtepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.4%
133% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)43

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Cruz Mixtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,148 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,148 ft (1,569 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.2 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates16.7923°N, 96.8820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,404 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 82 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 137 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 148 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 125 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 119 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 106 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 134 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 107 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 75 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 143 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 111 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 100 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 105 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 78 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 84 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 4 147 km
2024 John Category 3 208 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 112 km
2017 Max Category 1 215 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 89 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 271 km
2010 Karl Category 3 235 km
2005 Stan Category 1 291 km
1998 Lester Category 2 256 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 117 km
1997 Rick Category 2 104 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 137 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 128 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 147 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 148 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 87 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 5.2 in
August 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in

Santa Cruz Mixtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Santa Cruz Mixtepec

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 Santa Cruz Mixtepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum

Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz Mixtepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Mercado Alarii
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Gastronomico de Zaachila
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in Santa Cruz Mixtepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma

Airports Near Santa Cruz Mixtepec

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport
Tututepec AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Cruz Mixtepec

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Infantil Teletón
Grupo Cuatro de Alcohólicos Anónimos
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación. Zona 1. Villa de Zaachila

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 Santa Cruz Mixtepec

What is the population of Santa Cruz Mixtepec?

Santa Cruz Mixtepec has a population of 1,338 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz Mixtepec?

Santa Cruz Mixtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.0 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Cruz Mixtepec?

The job market in Santa Cruz Mixtepec faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 43 business establishments in the area.

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