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Santiago Jamiltepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Jamiltepec is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 10,107. Elevation: 1,509 ft (460 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,107 Population 42/sq mi density
1,509 ft Elevation 460 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santiago Jamiltepec

Santiago Jamiltepec is a town, and the seat of surrounding municipality of the same name, in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
It is located in the Jamiltepec District in the west of the Costa Chica Region, 30 km east of Pinotepa Nacional on Federal Highway 200, and 460 km southwest of state capital Oaxaca de Juárez.

People

Population10,107
Density42/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Population10,107
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Coordinates16.2814°, -97.8228°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Jamiltepec

Santiago Jamiltepec is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 10,107. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet (460 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 323 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Jamiltepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)323

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santiago Jamiltepec

Santiago Jamiltepec has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Dec (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1332 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 18.5° / 34.6° 3.4
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 19.3° / 35.6° 1.5
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 20.2° / 36.3° 1.7
Apr 28°C / 82°F 20.7° / 36.9° 11.4
May 28.5°C / 83°F 22° / 37.2° 63.3
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 35° 219.9
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 22.3° / 34.1° 204.9
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 22.4° / 32.9° 255.0
Sep 26°C / 79°F 21.7° / 32.4° 359.8
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 20.3° / 32.1° 174.1
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 18.9° / 32.8° 32.9
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 33.9° 4.3
Santiago Jamiltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Area240.4 sq mi (622.6 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates16.2814°N, 97.8228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,527 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 98 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 99 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 50 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 20 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 43 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 42 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 109 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 14 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 21 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 77 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 77 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 54 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 112 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 87 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 73 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 10 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 7 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 15 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 50 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 43 km
2024 John Category 3 93 km
2023 Otis Category 5 201 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 138 km
2017 Max Category 1 124 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 253 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 26 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 165 km
2006 John Category 3 259 km
1998 Lester Category 2 201 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 39 km
1997 Rick Category 2 64 km
1996 Boris Category 1 258 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 281 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 293 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 76 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 138 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 99 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 48 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 50 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 89 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 43 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in

Santiago Jamiltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Santiago Jamiltepec

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo ROJAZ - Tututepec, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo Rojas - Tututepec, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Santiago Jamiltepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
mercado municipal
Mercado Pedro Rodríguez

Hotels in Santiago Jamiltepec

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel el Mirador

Gas Stations in Santiago Jamiltepec

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #1280437228

Airports Near Santiago Jamiltepec

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
Aeródromo Ta Lo De SotoSmall Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pinotepa Nacional AirportSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport
Tututepec 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 Jamiltepec

What is the population of Santiago Jamiltepec?

Santiago Jamiltepec has a population of 10,107 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 240.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Jamiltepec?

Santiago Jamiltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Jamiltepec?

The job market in Santiago Jamiltepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 323 business establishments in the area.

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