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Santa María Nativitas Coatlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Nativitas Coatlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 584. Elevation: 3,091 ft (942 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

584 Population 4/sq mi density
3,091 ft Elevation 942 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
55.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population584
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Population584
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Coordinates16.8586°, -95.5304°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation55.5 inches (1,409 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Nativitas Coatlán

Santa María Nativitas Coatlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 584. The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet (942 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Nativitas Coatlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María Nativitas Coatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,091 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Area163.4 sq mi (423.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.8586°N, 95.5304°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.65"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,046 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 120 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 133 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 142 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 136 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 93 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 55 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 122 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 123 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 79 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 50 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 57 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 83 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 150 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 118 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 38 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 249 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 141 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 189 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 188 km
2010 Karl Category 3 264 km
2005 Stan Category 1 205 km
1998 Lester Category 2 262 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 192 km
1997 Rick Category 1 118 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 10 120 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 68 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 89 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in
May 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 8.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 11.7 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 9.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in

Santa María Nativitas Coatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (0.8").

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Airports Near Santa María Nativitas Coatlán

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall 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 Nativitas Coatlán

What is the population of Santa María Nativitas Coatlán?

Santa María Nativitas Coatlán has a population of 584 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 163.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Nativitas Coatlán?

Santa María Nativitas Coatlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Nativitas Coatlán?

The job market in Santa María Nativitas Coatlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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