Santa María del Tule, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María del Tule is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 7,636. Elevation: 5,135 ft (1,565 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,636 Population 785/sq mi density

5,135 ft Elevation 1,565 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

22.1 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population7,636

Density785/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)

Rain22.1 in/yr

Sunny Days362/yr

Elevation5,135 ft (1,565 m)

Population	7,636
Population Density	785 / sq mi
Elevation	5,135 ft (1,565 m)
Coordinates	17.0468°, -96.6363°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Oaxaca
Average Temperature	68°F (20°C)
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation	22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María del Tule

Santa María del Tule is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 7,636. The city sits at an elevation of 5,135 feet (1,565 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 244 business establishments.

Income: Santa María del Tule vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.4%
	61% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	244

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa María del Tule

Santa María del Tule 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 María del Tule enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,135 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	68.1°F
	26% above Mexico avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,135 ft (1,565 m)
Area	9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density	785/sq mi
Coordinates	17.0468°N, 96.6363°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"

42% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.06"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

987 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	114 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	145 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	134 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	142 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	126 km
Jan 30, 2002	5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico	M5.9	149 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	144 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	40 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	126 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	147 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	131 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	139 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	84 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	90 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	105 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	122 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	117 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	109 km
Nov 24, 1991	4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico	M5.4	146 km
Apr 4, 2023	10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico	M5.4	114 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	186 km
2024	John	Category 3	245 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	130 km
2017	Max	Category 1	244 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	300 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	127 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	207 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	252 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	283 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	152 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	128 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	252 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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	145 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	122 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	122 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	121 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	131 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.2 in	Driest
February	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in
March	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
April	67°F (19°C)	1.3 in
May	68°F (20°C)	3.0 in
June	66°F (19°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	4.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	5.4 in
October	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
November	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in
December	60°F (16°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Santa María del Tule has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Santa María del Tule

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Colegio De Bachilleres Del Estado De Oaxaca Plantel 04 El Tule	—	—	—	—
Centro De Atencion Multiple 6	—	—	—	—
Centro de atención múltiple N 12	—	—	—	—
Escuela Secundaria Federal Lázaro Cárdenas del Río	—	—	—	—
Escuela Primaria Vicente Guerrero	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Santa María del Tule

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 María del Tule

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de Juárez
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Community museum
Frontispicio Facultad de Medicina
Galeria Alter
Galeria Altertnativa y Diseño Larimar
La Máquina. Taller De Arte Gráfico
Marte Galeria Infantil
Museo Belber Jiménez
Museo Comunitario
Museo Comunitario Cerro De La Campana
Museo comunitario de San José el Mogote (Ex-Hacienda el Cacique)
Museo de arte contemporáneo de Oaxaca
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Museo De Arte Prehispanico De Mexico Rufino Tamayo
Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo
Museo de Ferrocarril de Oaxaca
Museo de Filatelía
Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca
Museo de la Basilica de la Soledad
Museo de la Milpa
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños (MUPO)
Museo del Sitio de Monte Albán
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Museo Textil De Oaxaca
Noel Cayetano Arte Contemporáneo
Observatorio Astronómico Municipal "Canuto Muñoz Mares"
Planetario Nundehui
Planetario Nundehui
Zapote Negro Estudio Grafico

Libraries in Santa María del Tule

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca		0.0
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca		0.0
Andrés Henestrosa		0.0
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente		0.0
Biblioteca Beatriz de la Fuente		0.0
Biblioteca Benito Juárez		0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras		0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras		0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade		0.0
Biblioteca Científica Municipal Dr. Miguel Ángel Herrera Andrade		0.0
Biblioteca de investigación Juan de Córdova		0.0
Biblioteca del Ferrocarril		0.0
Biblioteca ICE		0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"		0.0
Biblioteca Infantil de Oaxaca "Jorge Luis Borges"		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Nazareno Etla		0.0
Biblioteca publica		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Central Margarita Maza de Juárez		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Trinidad Carreño		0.0
bibloca		0.0
bibloca		0.0
Hemeroteca Pública de Oaxaca Néstor Sánchez Hernández		0.0
INEGI		0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas		0.0
Instituto de Artes Graficas de Oaxaca		0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc		0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc		0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library		0.0
Oaxaca Lending Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María del Tule

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Alhóndiga
Alhóndiga
Baratillo - Mercado de Animales
Baratillo de Etla
Casa de Adobe
LA MERCED
LA MERCED
Los Eucaliptos
Mercadito 10 de Mayo
Mercado Alarii
Mercado Aurora
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de artesanias José Perfecto García
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de La Merced
Mercado de San Juan
Mercado de San Pablo Huixtepec
Mercado Gastronomico de Zaachila
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado IV Centenario
Mercado Lázaro Cárdenas
Mercado Margarita Maza de Juárez
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Martin González
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico La Cosecha
Mercado Orgánico y Artesanal Pochote Progreso
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Renovación
Mercado Sanchez Pascuas
Mercado Túristico Municipal "La Asunción"
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado Zonal de Santa Rosa
Mercado zonal la Cascada
Mercado Zonal La Noria
Mercado Zonal Las Flores
November 20th Market
Pasillo de Humo
Pasillo de Humo
Pochote Xochimilco
Pochote Xochimilco

Restaurants in Santa María del Tule

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caldo de piedra

Comedor Santa Elvira

El Milenario

El Tule

Francis

Cafes in Santa María del Tule

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nitto's Café

Clinics in Santa María del Tule

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud N° 2 de la Unidad Habitacional El Retiro

Consultorio Dental

Consulturio Medico Similares

Unidad Médica Rural Bienestar Santa María Del Tule

Dentists in Santa María del Tule

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Dental

Consultorio dental

Consultorio Dental Salud Oral

Consultorio Dental Total

Veterinaries in Santa María del Tule

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almaba

Distribuidora De Alimentos San Marcos

Venta De Medicamento De Veterinario

Gas Stations in Santa María del Tule

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Gyms in Santa María del Tule

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Gym Mas

Recreativo La Canchita

Breweries in Santa María del Tule

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma
Deposito de Cerveza
Deposito de Cerveza

Stadiums & Teams in Santa María del Tule

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Santa María del Tule

1 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Xoxocotlán International Airport	OAX	Large Airport

Post Offices in Santa María del Tule

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Correos de México sucursal Santa Maria del Tule

Treatment Centers in Santa María del Tule

3 treatment centers.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa María del Tule

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Convento de Monjas
Templo de Santa María de la Asunción

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 del Tule

What is the population of Santa María del Tule?

Santa María del Tule has a population of 7,636 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 785 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María del Tule?

Santa María del Tule 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 68°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María del Tule?

The job market in Santa María del Tule is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 244 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

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