Santa María Pápalo, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santa María Pápalo is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,498. Elevation: 6,788 ft (2,069 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 1,498 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,788 ft (2,069 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.7839°, -96.7972° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.8 inches (275 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa María Pápalo
Santa María Pápalo is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,498. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,788 ft (2,069 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7839°N, 96.7972°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
Airports Near Santa María Pápalo
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Toro Bravo | - | Small Airport |
| Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport | - | Small Airport |
| General Miguel Alemán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jalisquillo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Macayas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Patria Vieja Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista Macuiles | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose Independencia Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tehuacán National Airport | TCN | Small Airport |
| Tres Encinos Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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What is the population of Santa María Pápalo?
Santa María Pápalo has a population of 1,498 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 41 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. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.
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