Santiago Choápam, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Choápam is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,099. Elevation: 2,989 ft (911 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,099 Population 9/sq mi density
2,989 ft Elevation 911 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
108.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santiago Choápam

Santiago Choápam is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southern Mexico.

People

Population1,099
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain108.6 in/yr
Elevation2,989 ft (911 m)
Population1,099
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,989 ft (911 m)
Coordinates17.3608°, -95.9222°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation108.6 inches (2,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Choápam

Santiago Choápam is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,099. The city sits at an elevation of 2,989 feet (911 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Santiago Choápam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 108.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,989 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation2,989 ft (911 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates17.3608°N, 95.9222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.6"
186% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,238 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 46 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 121 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 77 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 111 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 93 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 94 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 46 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 108 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 106 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 40 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 98 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 92 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 128 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 78 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 62 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 4 266 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 170 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 251 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 202 km
2010 Karl Category 3 195 km
2005 Stan Category 1 175 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 212 km
1997 Rick Category 1 163 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 119 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (155 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 15.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 19.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 16.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 16.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 9.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Santiago Choápam has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 99.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.1") and February the driest (2.0").

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Airports Near Santiago Choápam

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Station No. 8 Loma Bonita-Small 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 Choápam

What is the population of Santiago Choápam?

Santiago Choápam has a population of 1,099 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Choápam?

Santiago Choápam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 108.6 inches.

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