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Santa María Totolapilla, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Totolapilla is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 896. Elevation: 1,594 ft (486 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

896 Population 2/sq mi density
1,594 ft Elevation 486 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population896
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Population896
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Coordinates16.6020°, -95.6252°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Totolapilla

Santa María Totolapilla is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 896. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 29 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Totolapilla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.7%
31% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)29

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María Totolapilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Area386.4 sq mi (1,000.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.6020°N, 95.6252°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 90 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 144 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 108 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 120 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 58 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 75 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 123 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 79 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 82 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 89 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 135 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 149 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 132 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 145 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 77 km
Jan 21, 2019 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 148 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 51 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 60 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 104 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 84 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 4 222 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 114 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 182 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 160 km
2010 Karl Category 3 284 km
2005 Stan Category 1 235 km
1998 Lester Category 2 234 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 162 km
1997 Rick Category 1 88 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 90 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 38 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 60 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 109 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 1.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in

Santa María Totolapilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Santa María Totolapilla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal

Farmers Markets in Santa María Totolapilla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado público 27de Marzo

Airports Near Santa María Totolapilla

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall 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 Totolapilla

What is the population of Santa María Totolapilla?

Santa María Totolapilla has a population of 896 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 386.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Totolapilla?

Santa María Totolapilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Totolapilla?

Santa María Totolapilla has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 29 business establishments in the area.

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