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Santa María Pápalo, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Pápalo is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,593. Elevation: 6,788 ft (2,069 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,593 Population 44/sq mi density
6,788 ft Elevation 2,069 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa María Pápalo

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

People

Population1,593
Density44/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,788 ft (2,069 m)
Population1,593
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation6,788 ft (2,069 m)
Coordinates17.7839°, -96.7972°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation10.8 inches (275 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Pápalo

Santa María Pápalo is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,593. The city sits at an elevation of 6,788 feet (2,069 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Pápalo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María Pápalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,788 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,788 ft (2,069 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates17.7839°N, 96.7972°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

276 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 95 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 122 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 105 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 50 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 94 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 83 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 133 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 137 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 114 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 65 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 133 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 45 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 136 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 112 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 83 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 76 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 95 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 58 km
Sep 2, 2016 6 km SE of Yaxe, Mexico M4.7 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 230 km
2024 John Category 3 259 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 214 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 247 km
2017 Max Category 1 254 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 185 km
2010 Karl Category 3 124 km
2005 Stan Category 1 220 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 216 km
1997 Rick Category 2 211 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 147 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 160 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 178 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 180 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 190 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
February 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 10.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 11.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 10.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 11.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Coldest

Santa María Pápalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (0.9").

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Airports Near Santa María Pápalo

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Pápalo

What is the population of Santa María Pápalo?

Santa María Pápalo has a population of 1,593 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Pápalo?

Santa María Pápalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Pápalo?

The job market in Santa María Pápalo is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

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