Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,028. Elevation: 5,673 ft (1,729 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°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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People
Climate
| Population | 1,028 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,673 ft (1,729 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.3031°, -98.0169° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.9 inches (1,141 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca
Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,028. The city sits at an elevation of 5,673 feet (1,729 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,673 ft (1,729 m) |
| Area | 381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3031°N, 98.0169°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 103 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 138 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 146 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 85 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 94 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 93 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 147 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 92 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.3").
Airports Near Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Santa Cruz | - | Small Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca?
Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca has a population of 1,028 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 381.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca?
Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.9 inches.
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