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Santa María Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Tlahuitoltepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,452. Elevation: 7,379 ft (2,249 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,452 Population 82/sq mi density
7,379 ft Elevation 2,249 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
55.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa María Tlahuitoltepec

Santa María Tlahuitoltepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. It is part of the Sierra Mixe district within the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca Region.

People

Population3,452
Density82/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation7,379 ft (2,249 m)
Population3,452
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation7,379 ft (2,249 m)
Coordinates17.0977°, -96.0630°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation55.6 inches (1,411 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Tlahuitoltepec

Santa María Tlahuitoltepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,452. The city sits at an elevation of 7,379 feet (2,249 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 110 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Tlahuitoltepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María Tlahuitoltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,379 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,379 ft (2,249 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates17.0977°N, 96.0630°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,305 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 148 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 135 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 137 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 78 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 117 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 90 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 123 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 105 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 22 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 141 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 134 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 25 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 132 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 109 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 104 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 4 235 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 138 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 251 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 170 km
2010 Karl Category 3 215 km
2005 Stan Category 1 208 km
1998 Lester Category 2 289 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 179 km
1997 Rick Category 1 133 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 10 135 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 93 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (188 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 9.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 9.1 in
August 62°F (17°C) 9.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 10.3 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in

Santa María Tlahuitoltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Santa María Tlahuitoltepec

Institution Type Founded Website
UNICEM Universidad Comunal del Cempoaltépetl University

Libraries in Santa María Tlahuitoltepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON0.0

Cafes in Santa María Tlahuitoltepec

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jok Café

Airports Near Santa María Tlahuitoltepec

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge 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 Tlahuitoltepec

What is the population of Santa María Tlahuitoltepec?

Santa María Tlahuitoltepec has a population of 3,452 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Tlahuitoltepec?

Santa María Tlahuitoltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Tlahuitoltepec?

Santa María Tlahuitoltepec has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 110 business establishments in the area.

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