Santiago Apoala, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santiago Apoala is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 875. Elevation: 6,496 ft (1,980 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°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 | 875 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,496 ft (1,980 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.6481°, -97.1365° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 25.9 inches (657 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago Apoala
Santiago Apoala is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 875. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,496 ft (1,980 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6481°N, 97.1365°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 141 km |
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 |
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 (19°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").
Schools in Santiago Apoala
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Primaria Rural "Morelos" | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Santiago Apoala
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros" | ||||
| Museo Comunitario Coixtlahuaca | ||||
| Museo de historia |
Farmers Markets in Santiago Apoala
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Comunitario Distrito | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Eliseo Jimenez Ruiz |
Hotels in Santiago Apoala
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santiago Apoala
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santiago Apoala
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santiago Apoala
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | Large Airport |
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | - | Small Airport |
| Patria Vieja Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Santiago Apoala
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Santiago Apoala.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Cascada Cola De Caballo/Cascadas de Apoala | Height: 2 |
| Cascadas de Apoala |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santiago Apoala?
Santiago Apoala has a population of 875 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 40 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. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches.
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