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Santiago Comaltepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Comaltepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 710. Elevation: 6,667 ft (2,032 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

710 Population 3/sq mi density
6,667 ft Elevation 2,032 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population710
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation6,667 ft (2,032 m)
Population710
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,667 ft (2,032 m)
Coordinates17.5639°, -96.5480°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,711 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Comaltepec

Santiago Comaltepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 710. The city sits at an elevation of 6,667 feet (2,032 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Comaltepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Comaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,667 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,667 ft (2,032 m)
Area223.7 sq mi (579.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.5639°N, 96.5480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

447 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 M7.0 131 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 96 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 97 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 59 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 86 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 140 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 97 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 96 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 113 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 125 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 84 km
Feb 9, 1994 10 km W of Santiago Lachiguiri, Mexico M5.0 138 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 51 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 35 km
Aug 28, 2023 7 km NNW of San José Lachiguirí, Mexico M4.9 127 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 145 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 100 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 76 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 4 233 km
2024 John Category 3 272 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 186 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 271 km
2017 Max Category 1 268 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 181 km
2010 Karl Category 3 151 km
2005 Stan Category 1 209 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 207 km
1997 Rick Category 2 185 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 180 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 181 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 10.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 12.1 in
August 64°F (18°C) 11.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 12.2 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 7.0 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in

Santiago Comaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 58°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Santiago Comaltepec

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Libraries in Santiago Comaltepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pública municipal Dionicio Lopez Chavez0.0

Restaurants in Santiago Comaltepec

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Comunitario Cascada de Niebla
Yoana

Airports Near Santiago Comaltepec

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos AirportSmall 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 Comaltepec

What is the population of Santiago Comaltepec?

Santiago Comaltepec has a population of 710 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 223.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Comaltepec?

Santiago Comaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Comaltepec?

Santiago Comaltepec has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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