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Santa María Camotlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Camotlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,581. Elevation: 5,571 ft (1,698 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,581 Population 5/sq mi density
5,571 ft Elevation 1,698 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa María Camotlán

Santa María Camotlán is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km2.
It is part of the Huajuapan District in the north of the Mixteca Region.

People

Population1,581
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.1%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Population1,581
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Coordinates17.8985°, -97.6930°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (597 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Camotlán

Santa María Camotlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,581. The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet (1,698 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 23.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Camotlán vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María Camotlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Area303.2 sq mi (785.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates17.8985°N, 97.6930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

261 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 111 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 61 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 57 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 84 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 69 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 88 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 59 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 62 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 79 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 119 km
Jun 25, 2015 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico M5.0 143 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 119 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 140 km
Sep 16, 1995 1 km SW of Xochistlahuaca, Mexico M4.9 137 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 50 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 145 km
Aug 23, 1991 8 km SE of La Reforma, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 177 km
2024 John Category 3 193 km
2023 Otis Category 5 260 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 261 km
2021 Grace Category 3 289 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 260 km
2017 Max Category 1 185 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 157 km
2010 Karl Category 3 146 km
2007 Dean Category 2 292 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 296 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 179 km
1997 Rick Category 2 228 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 134 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 146 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 154 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 159 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 166 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 174 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 186 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 189 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in

Santa María Camotlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Santa María Camotlán

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santa María Camotlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mureh

Libraries in Santa María Camotlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa María0.0
Biblioteca UTM0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María Camotlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Cuautémoc
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Zaragoza

Breweries in Santa María Camotlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Heineken México

Airports Near Santa María Camotlán

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

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 María Camotlán

What is the population of Santa María Camotlán?

Santa María Camotlán has a population of 1,581 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 303.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Camotlán?

Santa María Camotlán 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. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Camotlán?

The job market in Santa María Camotlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

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