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Santa María Colotepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Colotepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,369. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,369 Population 8/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa María Colotepec

Santa María Colotepec

Santa María Colotepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 415.837 km2.
It is part of the Pochutla District in the east of the Costa Region.

People

Population1,369
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population1,369
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates15.8979°, -96.9385°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (980 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Colotepec

Santa María Colotepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,369. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 44 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Colotepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)44

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María Colotepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area173.3 sq mi (448.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates15.8979°N, 96.9385°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,814 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 18 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 100 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 124 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 121 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 145 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 120 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 69 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 M6.2 109 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 40 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 108 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 95 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 103 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 8 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 M5.7 120 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 31 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 75 km
2024 John Category 3 173 km
2023 Otis Category 5 282 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 42 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 271 km
2017 Max Category 1 228 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 294 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 12 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 204 km
2006 John Category 3 245 km
1998 Lester Category 2 156 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 22 km
1997 Rick Category 2 28 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 256 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 238 km
1984 Boris Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 10 100 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 130 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 109 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 18 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 121 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 110 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 93 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 6.2 in
August 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in

Santa María Colotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Santa María Colotepec

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela primaria federal Alvaro Obregon
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Farmers Markets in Santa María Colotepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Zicatela

Clinics in Santa María Colotepec

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de salud La Ceiba

Breweries in Santa María Colotepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nodo Brewhaus

Airports Near Santa María Colotepec

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
Tututepec AirportSmall 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 Colotepec

What is the population of Santa María Colotepec?

Santa María Colotepec has a population of 1,369 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 173.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Colotepec?

Santa María Colotepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Colotepec?

The job market in Santa María Colotepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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