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Santa María Tlalixtac, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Tlalixtac is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 852. Elevation: 3,950 ft (1,204 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

852 Population 23/sq mi density
3,950 ft Elevation 1,204 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
84.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population852
Density23/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain84.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Population852
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Coordinates17.9494°, -96.7375°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.5 inches (2,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Tlalixtac

Santa María Tlalixtac is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 852. The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet (1,204 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Tlalixtac vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María Tlalixtac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,950 ft (1,204 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates17.9494°N, 96.7375°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

262 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 88 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 119 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 92 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 106 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 48 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 144 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 100 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 133 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 84 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 147 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 132 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 41 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 121 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 74 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 92 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 115 km
Sep 2, 2016 6 km SE of Yaxe, Mexico M4.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 247 km
2024 John Category 3 274 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 231 km
2021 Grace Category 3 296 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 229 km
2017 Katia Category 1 297 km
2017 Max Category 1 268 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 203 km
2010 Karl Category 3 106 km
2007 Dean Category 2 284 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 284 km
2005 Stan Category 1 207 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 235 km
1997 Rick Category 2 228 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 133 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 145 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 163 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 166 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 176 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 177 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
February 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
May 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 13.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 14.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 15.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 8.6 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in Coldest

Santa María Tlalixtac has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 60°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.0") and March the driest (1.5").

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Museums in Santa María Tlalixtac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maria Sabina’s House

Libraries in Santa María Tlalixtac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Asunción0.0
Librería Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María Tlalixtac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Erasto Pineda

Airports Near Santa María Tlalixtac

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall 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 Tlalixtac

What is the population of Santa María Tlalixtac?

Santa María Tlalixtac has a population of 852 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Tlalixtac?

Santa María Tlalixtac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Tlalixtac?

Santa María Tlalixtac has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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