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Santiago Ixtaltepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Ixtaltepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,164. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

1,164 Population 4/sq mi density
774 ft Elevation 236 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,164
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Population1,164
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates16.6883°, -94.9058°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation56.9 inches (1,445 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Ixtaltepec

Santiago Ixtaltepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,164. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Ixtaltepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Ixtaltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area305.5 sq mi (791.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.6883°N, 94.9058°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,535 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 148 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 84 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 143 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 74 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 136 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 105 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 20 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 29 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 55 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 66 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 139 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 51 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 71 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 146 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 96 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 127 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 4 284 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 182 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 120 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 227 km
2005 Stan Category 1 213 km
1998 Lester Category 2 247 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 215 km
1997 Rick Category 1 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 148 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 105 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 126 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in

Santiago Ixtaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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Museums in Santiago Ixtaltepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura

Farmers Markets in Santiago Ixtaltepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Octubre de 1967
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado José Murat

Breweries in Santiago Ixtaltepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc
EL CENTENARIO

Stadiums & Teams in Santiago Ixtaltepec

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santiago Ixtaltepec

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport
Llano Grande 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 Ixtaltepec

What is the population of Santiago Ixtaltepec?

Santiago Ixtaltepec has a population of 1,164 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 305.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Ixtaltepec?

Santiago Ixtaltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Ixtaltepec?

The job market in Santiago Ixtaltepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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