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Santa Gertrudis, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa Gertrudis is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 2,422. Elevation: 4,820 ft (1,469 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,422 Population 118/sq mi density
4,820 ft Elevation 1,469 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
40.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa Gertrudis

Santa Gertrudis is a town, and the seat of municipality of the same name, located in the region of the Valleys in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is approximately 41 km from the capital city of Oaxaca.

People

Population2,422
Density118/mi²

Economy

Unemployment9.3%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation4,820 ft (1,469 m)
Population2,422
Population Density118 / sq mi
Elevation4,820 ft (1,469 m)
Coordinates16.7858°, -96.7981°
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 Gertrudis

Santa Gertrudis is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 2,422. The city sits at an elevation of 4,820 feet (1,469 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 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 78 business establishments.

Income: Santa Gertrudis vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)78

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa Gertrudis

Santa Gertrudis has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F 8.8° / — 1.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F 10.6° / — 4.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F 11.9° / — 16.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F 14.1° / — 43.6
May 0°C / 32°F 15.6° / — 84.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F 16.3° / — 144.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F 15.4° / — 134.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F 15.2° / — 152.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F 15.3° / — 140.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F 13.3° / — 50.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F 10.4° / — 4.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F 8.7° / — 0.4
Santa Gertrudis 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 4,820 feet.

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

Elevation4,820 ft (1,469 m)
Area20.6 sq mi (53.2 km²)
Population Density118/sq mi
Coordinates16.7858°N, 96.7981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,333 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 M7.4 131 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 134 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 114 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 142 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 117 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 122 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 134 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 67 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 146 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 113 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 100 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 143 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 91 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 76 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 105 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 4 153 km
2024 John Category 3 216 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 107 km
2017 Max Category 1 224 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 93 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 277 km
2010 Karl Category 3 235 km
2005 Stan Category 1 285 km
1998 Lester Category 2 254 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 121 km
1997 Rick Category 2 101 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 10 131 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 119 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 113 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 88 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 105 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
May 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 4.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in

Santa Gertrudis has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Santa Gertrudis

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 Gertrudis

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 Gertrudis

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
Mercado Municipal

Breweries in Santa Gertrudis

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma

Airports Near Santa Gertrudis

7 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Santa Gertrudis

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 Gertrudis

What is the population of Santa Gertrudis?

Santa Gertrudis has a population of 2,422 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 118 people per square mile, spread across 20.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Gertrudis?

Santa Gertrudis 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 Gertrudis?

The job market in Santa Gertrudis faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 78 business establishments in the area.

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