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Santa Rosa, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa Rosa is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 2,491. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,491 Population 63/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa

The Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel or CSRL is a Mexican criminal organization from the state of Guanajuato. Founded in 2014, it was initially headed by "The Sledgehammer". They mainly earn their income from oil theft. In June 2020, it was reported that state government raids and turf wars with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel resulted in the Santa Rosa de Lima losing much of their territories in Guanajuato, Querétaro and Hidalgo, as well as most of their "soldiers." However, cartel members still maintain a presence in certain towns and municipalities of Guanajuato, such as Celaya, Irapuato, Salamanca, Salvatierra, Santa Rosa de Lima, Juventino Rosas, Apaseo el Alto, Apaseo el Grande, San Miguel Octopan, and Cortazar. The cartel's leader, Ortiz was captured by state and federal authorities on 2 August 2020 along with 5 other people.

People

Population2,491
Density63/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population2,491
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates16.3166°, -95.0994°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (922 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 2,491. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 80 business establishments.

Income: Santa Rosa vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 237.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 313.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.4
Santa Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area39.6 sq mi (102.6 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates16.3166°N, 95.0994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,839 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 108 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 128 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 109 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 85 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 137 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 147 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 35 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 118 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 66 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 21 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 99 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 117 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 148 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 90 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 119 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 135 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 74 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 100 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 241 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 147 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 118 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 189 km
2005 Stan Category 1 255 km
1998 Lester Category 2 203 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 171 km
1997 Rick Category 1 107 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 10 108 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 75 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 93 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 59 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 8.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.7 in
August 84°F (29°C) 7.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Santa Rosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan
Cheche Galeria

Libraries in Santa Rosa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0
Biblioteca Pública Aries 670.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Rosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Coppel Aviación
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"
Plaza la sevillana

Breweries in Santa Rosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rosa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Rosa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Rosa

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro y Unidad Básica De Rehabilitación y Educación Municipal.
Meraki

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 Rosa

What is the population of Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has a population of 2,491 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 39.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Rosa?

The job market in Santa Rosa is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 80 business establishments in the area.

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