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Santa Fe, Mexico

Baja California · Mexico

Santa Fe is a small town in Baja California, Mexico with a population of 2,632. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,632 Population 13/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
8.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tijuana Timezone

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About Santa Fe

Santa Fe

Santa Fe is the capital city of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-most populous city in the state with a population of 87,505 as of the 2020 census, while the Santa Fe metropolitan area has an estimated 158,000 people. The greater Albuquerque–Santa Fe–Los Alamos combined statistical area includes eight counties in north-central New Mexico with 1.16 million residents. The county seat of Santa Fe County, Santa Fe is situated at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at the highest altitude of any U.S. state capital, with an elevation of 6,998 feet.

People

Population2,632
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain8.6 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population2,632
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates30.6804°, -115.9763°
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceBaja California
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation8.6 inches (219 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Fe

Santa Fe is a small town in Mexico (Baja California) with a population of 2,632. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tijuana.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 84 business establishments.

Income: Santa Fe vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)84

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Fe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 70°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 8.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates30.6804°N, 115.9763°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.6"
77% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.57"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,804 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 M5.3 121 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 119 km
Aug 30, 2004 100 km SW of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico M5.2 141 km
Feb 7, 2003 74km SSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.0 114 km
Feb 9, 2015 87km ESE of Maneadero, B.C., MX M4.9 98 km
Feb 18, 1998 70km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M4.9 128 km
Dec 20, 2013 34 km ESE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.8 60 km
May 27, 1992 190km SSE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M4.6 140 km
Feb 24, 1998 60 km ENE of Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Mexico M4.6 71 km
Apr 7, 1994 66km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M4.6 106 km
Apr 28, 1999 32 km NE of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico M4.5 60 km
Jan 26, 2011 56 km ENE of Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Mexico M4.5 69 km
Apr 20, 2019 53 km E of San Vicente, Mexico M4.5 79 km
May 14, 2023 24 km W of Las Brisas, Mexico M4.5 50 km
Jun 13, 2006 24km NE of Maneadero, B.C., MX M4.5 134 km
Mar 20, 1996 70km WSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M4.4 137 km
Jun 25, 2010 57 km E of San Vicente, Mexico M4.4 71 km
May 11, 2016 36 km ENE of Santa Fé, Mexico M4.4 37 km
Apr 28, 1999 23 km NNE of El Rosario de Arriba, Mexico M4.4 59 km
Jul 5, 2010 53km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M4.4 149 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 1 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Quintin Volcanic Field (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Quintin Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 260 m (853 ft) Unknown 24 km
San Luis, Isla Tuff cone 180 m (591 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in Wettest
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
August 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in

Santa Fe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Santa Fe

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Baja California
Margarita Maza de Jui�Rez
Nueva Creacion
5 de Mayo
Braulio Maldonado Sández
Ignacio Zaragoza
Ignacio Zaragoza
Telesecundaria Nº 51
Tepochcalli
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Gas Stations in Santa Fe

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Santa Fe

21 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 Sacrificio AirportSmall Airport
El Socorrito AirportSmall Airport
Las Palmas AirstripSmall Airport
Llano Colorado AirstripSmall Airport
Los Pinos AirportSmall Airport
Mesa El Rosario South 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 Fe

What is the population of Santa Fe?

Santa Fe has a population of 2,632 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 202.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Fe?

Santa Fe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Fe?

The job market in Santa Fe is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 84 business establishments in the area.

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