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Santiago Apoala, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Apoala is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 186. Elevation: 6,496 ft (1,980 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

186 Population 8/sq mi density
6,496 ft Elevation 1,980 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
25.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population186
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.3%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation6,496 ft (1,980 m)
Population186
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation6,496 ft (1,980 m)
Coordinates17.6481°, -97.1365°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.9 inches (657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Apoala

Santiago Apoala is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 186. The city sits at an elevation of 6,496 feet (1,980 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 6 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Apoala vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)6

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Apoala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 63°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 6,496 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,496 ft (1,980 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates17.6481°N, 97.1365°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"
32% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

268 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
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 110 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 45 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 143 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 46 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 120 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 127 km
Feb 17, 2018 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 147 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 59 km
Feb 17, 2018 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico M5.0 143 km
Jun 25, 2015 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico M5.0 144 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 110 km
Jul 2, 2020 10 km SSE of La Reforma, Mexico M4.9 142 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 83 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 122 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 193 km
2024 John Category 3 221 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 210 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 268 km
2017 Max Category 1 215 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 151 km
2010 Karl Category 3 144 km
2005 Stan Category 1 259 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 186 km
1997 Rick Category 2 195 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 154 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 168 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 184 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in

Santiago Apoala has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 58°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Santiago Apoala

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Rural "Morelos"
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Museums in Santiago Apoala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros"
Museo Comunitario Coixtlahuaca
Museo de historia

Farmers Markets in Santiago Apoala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Comunitario Distrito
Mercado Municipal Eliseo Jimenez Ruiz

Hotels in Santiago Apoala

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Casa de mi Abuelita

Restaurants in Santiago Apoala

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Centauro

Stadiums & Teams in Santiago Apoala

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Airports Near Santiago Apoala

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 Santiago Apoala

What is the population of Santiago Apoala?

Santiago Apoala has a population of 186 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Apoala?

Santiago Apoala 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 63°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 Santiago Apoala?

The job market in Santiago Apoala is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 6 business establishments in the area.

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