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Santa María Texcatitlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Texcatitlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,110. Elevation: 4,931 ft (1,503 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,110 Population 50/sq mi density
4,931 ft Elevation 1,503 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa María Texcatitlán

Santa María Texcatitlán 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

Population1,110
Density50/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation4,931 ft (1,503 m)
Population1,110
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation4,931 ft (1,503 m)
Coordinates17.7130°, -97.0661°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Texcatitlán

Santa María Texcatitlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,110. The city sits at an elevation of 4,931 feet (1,503 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 36 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Texcatitlán vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María Texcatitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,931 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,931 ft (1,503 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates17.7130°N, 97.0661°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

260 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 84 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 150 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 39 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 57 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 131 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 140 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 62 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 75 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 149 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 112 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 112 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 131 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 82 km
Aug 23, 1991 8 km SE of La Reforma, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 36 km
Sep 2, 2016 6 km SE of Yaxe, Mexico M4.7 133 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 4 204 km
2024 John Category 3 231 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 214 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 259 km
2017 Max Category 1 225 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 161 km
2010 Karl Category 3 135 km
2005 Stan Category 1 249 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 196 km
1997 Rick Category 2 202 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 148 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 161 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 178 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 181 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in
August 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Santa María Texcatitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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Airports Near Santa María Texcatitlán

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall 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 Texcatitlán

What is the population of Santa María Texcatitlán?

Santa María Texcatitlán has a population of 1,110 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Texcatitlán?

Santa María Texcatitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Texcatitlán?

Santa María Texcatitlán has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 36 business establishments in the area.

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