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Santiago Cacaloxtepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Cacaloxtepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 991. Elevation: 5,676 ft (1,730 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

991 Population 3/sq mi density
5,676 ft Elevation 1,730 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population991
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days363/yr
Elevation5,676 ft (1,730 m)
Population991
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,676 ft (1,730 m)
Coordinates17.7205°, -97.7405°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Cacaloxtepec

Santiago Cacaloxtepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 991. The city sits at an elevation of 5,676 feet (1,730 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Cacaloxtepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Cacaloxtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,676 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,676 ft (1,730 m)
Area303.2 sq mi (785.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.7205°N, 97.7405°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

388 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 146 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 139 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 122 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 81 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 149 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 147 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 133 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 137 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 146 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 70 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 140 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 140 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 131 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 88 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 54 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 150 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 160 km
2024 John Category 3 175 km
2023 Otis Category 5 246 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 248 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 280 km
2017 Max Category 1 168 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 137 km
2010 Karl Category 3 165 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 158 km
1997 Rick Category 2 210 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 162 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 139 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 147 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 146 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 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 167 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 172 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 175 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 186 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in

Santiago Cacaloxtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 56°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Santiago Cacaloxtepec

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santiago Cacaloxtepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mureh
Museo Geológico Comunitario de Rosario Nuevo “Ing. Jorge Jiménez Rentería”

Libraries in Santiago Cacaloxtepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa María0.0
Biblioteca UTM0.0

Farmers Markets in Santiago Cacaloxtepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Cuautémoc
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Zaragoza

Breweries in Santiago Cacaloxtepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Heineken México

Airports Near Santiago Cacaloxtepec

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall 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 Santiago Cacaloxtepec

What is the population of Santiago Cacaloxtepec?

Santiago Cacaloxtepec has a population of 991 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 303.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Cacaloxtepec?

Santiago Cacaloxtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 363 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Cacaloxtepec?

Santiago Cacaloxtepec has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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