Santiago, Mexico

Nuevo León · Mexico

Santiago is a mid-size city in Nuevo León, Mexico with a population of 36,840. Elevation: 1,608 ft (490 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

36,840 Population 87/sq mi density

1,608 ft Elevation 490 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

35.2 in Annual Rain

America / Monterrey Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population36,840

Density87/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)

Rain35.2 in/yr

Sunny Days272/yr

Elevation1,608 ft (490 m)

Population	36,840
Population Density	87 / sq mi
Elevation	1,608 ft (490 m)
Coordinates	25.4253°, -100.1521°
Timezone	America/Monterrey
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Nuevo León
Average Temperature	70°F (21°C)
January Average	56°F (14°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation	35.2 inches (893 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago

Santiago is a mid-size city in Mexico (Nuevo León) with a population of 36,840. The city sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet (490 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,179 business establishments.

Income: Santiago vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.0%
	72% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	1,179

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Santiago

Santiago has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jun (28°C), the coldest is Jan (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 636 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	14.7°C / 58°F	1.8° / 31.9°	17.0
Feb	16.3°C / 61°F	0.7° / 35.3°	9.4
Mar	20.4°C / 69°F	5.7° / 37.9°	22.5
Apr	24.1°C / 75°F	10.2° / 40°	40.1
May	27.2°C / 81°F	16.9° / 40.8°	67.6
Jun	28°C / 82°F	18.9° / 41.5°	110.5
Jul	27.4°C / 81°F	19.5° / 38.2°	80.7
Aug	27.8°C / 82°F	19.9° / 38.1°	45.6
Sep	25.3°C / 77°F	16.8° / 35.2°	134.3
Oct	22.2°C / 72°F	10.1° / 35.1°	54.7
Nov	18.2°C / 65°F	5.7° / 33.1°	40.3
Dec	16.1°C / 61°F	2.6° / 31.9°	13.3

Santiago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	70.3°F
	30% above Mexico avg
January Average	56°F (14°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,608 ft (490 m)
Area	424.7 sq mi (1,100.0 km²)
Population Density	87/sq mi
Coordinates	25.4253°N, 100.1521°W
Timezone	America/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"

7% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 8.74"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 15, 2000	3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico	M4.6	85 km
Apr 6, 2004	18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.5	68 km
Jun 14, 2009	35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.4	84 km
May 29, 2012	31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico	M4.3	123 km
Jul 30, 1992	12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico	M4.3	89 km
Jul 21, 2020	28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico	M4.2	93 km
Sep 20, 2000	11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico	M4.2	92 km
May 12, 2025	13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.2	63 km
Jan 19, 2014	12 km SSW of China, Mexico	M4.1	89 km
Apr 17, 2006	21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico	M4.1	111 km
Mar 18, 2014	18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico	M4.1	58 km
Feb 11, 2014	31 km SSE of China, Mexico	M4.0	103 km
Mar 2, 2014	15 km SW of China, Mexico	M4.0	83 km
Mar 4, 2014	27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	71 km
Nov 25, 2013	23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M4.0	67 km
Dec 22, 2013	19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico	M4.0	59 km
Jan 20, 2010	4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico	M4.0	34 km
Nov 30, 2013	26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.9	70 km
Mar 5, 2014	18 km SSW of China, Mexico	M3.9	89 km
Aug 30, 2016	11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico	M3.6	66 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2020	Hanna	Category 1	252 km
2010	Alex	Category 2	221 km
2008	Dolly	Category 1	264 km
2005	Emily	Category 3	154 km
2003	Erika	Category 1	258 km
1999	Bret	Category 3	277 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 3	164 km
1983	Barry	Category 1	266 km
1980	Allen	Category 3	234 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (14°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	60°F (16°C)	0.9 in
March	67°F (19°C)	1.1 in
April	73°F (23°C)	1.9 in
May	77°F (25°C)	3.0 in
June	80°F (27°C)	4.5 in
July	81°F (27°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	81°F (27°C)	5.0 in
September	77°F (25°C)	8.7 in	Wettest
October	71°F (21°C)	3.7 in
November	64°F (18°C)	1.2 in
December	58°F (14°C)	0.8 in	Driest

Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Santiago

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Esc. Prim. Lic. Benito Juarez Garcia	—	—	—	—
Colegio Renacimiento	—	—	—	—
Colegio Renacimiento	—	—	—	—
Preparatoria #20	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Santiago

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Instrumental Hits Radio	hits, instrumental	AAC 128 kbps
INSTRUMENTAL HITS RADIO (MTY) - Online - www.instrumentalhitsradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, entretenimiento	AAC 128 kbps
BANDA 93.3 (MTY) - 93.3 FM - XHQQ-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, Nuevo León	93.3 fm, banda	AAC+ 32 kbps
CUMBIAS INMORTALES RADIO (MTY) - Online - www.cumbiasinmortales.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, clásicos	AAC 96 kbps
+70s Disco Nights Radio (MTY) - Online - www.70sdisconights.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1970s, 70's	AAC 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 92.3 (Cadereyta) - 92.3 FM - XHPCMQ-FM - Grupo Edikam - Cadereyta, Querétaro	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 32 kbps
CLASSIC 106.9 (MTY) - 106.9 FM - XHPJ-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	106.9 fm, 80s	AAC 93 kbps
+Café Romántico Radio (MTY) - Online - www.caferomanticoradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	60s, 70s	AAC 96 kbps
+Estrellas de los 80's Radio (MTY) - Online - www.estrellasdelos80s.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1980s, 80s	AAC 96 kbps
+Zona Grupera (MTY) - Online - www.radio-en-vivo.mx/zona-grupera - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, banda	MP3 128 kbps
70s Disco Nights	—	AAC 128 kbps
+Instrumental Hits Radio (MTY) - Online - www.instrumentalhitsradio.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, entretenimiento	AAC 128 kbps
D99 98.9 (MTY) - 98.9 FM - XHJD-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	98.9 fm, américa	AAC 93 kbps
ABC NOTICIAS 1310 (MTY) - 1310 AM - XEVB-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1310 am, abc noticias	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA T GRANDE 990 (MTY) - 990 AM - XET-AM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	990 am, am	AAC 93 kbps
TKR 1480 (MTY) - 1480 AM - XETKR-AM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	am, américa	AAC 93 kbps
Radio 13 1340 AM (Más Vallenata )	cumbia, music	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA RANCHERA DE MONTERREY 1050 (MTY) - 1050 AM - XEG-AM - Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1050 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
KY 104.5 (MTY) - 104.5 FM - XHMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Monterrey, Nuevo León	104.5 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
+Que Viva México Radio (MTY) - Online - www.quevivamexico.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, clásicos	AAC 96 kbps
RADIO RECUERDO 860 (MTY) - 860 AM - XENL-AM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	860 am, am	AAC 93 kbps
+Cumbias Inmortales Radio (MTY) - Online - www.cumbiasinmortales.com - Grupo Digital Retroland - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, clásicos	AAC 96 kbps
ABC DEPORTES 660 (MTY) - 660 AM - XEFZ-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	660 am, 92.1 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Zona urbana 101.9 FM	musica latinoamericana, música popular mexicana	MP3
LA TREMENDA 560 (Santiago Papasquiaro) - 560 AM - XESRD-AM - Grupo Garza Limón - Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango	560 am, 89.3 fm	MP3 185 kbps
EXA FM 97.3 (MTY) - 97.3 FM - XHSR-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	97.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
LA GRAN AW 1280 (MTY) - 1280 AM - XEAW-AM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1280 am, am	AAC 93 kbps
GENESIS 98.1 (MTY) - 98.1 FM - XHRL-FM - Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, Nuevo León	98.1 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 90.9 (MTY) - 90.9 FM - XHOK-FM - Grupo ACIR - Monterrey, Nuevo León	90.9 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
XEH 1420, Antología Vallenata (MTY) - 1420 AM - XEH-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1420 am, am	AAC+ 32 kbps
DIGITAL 102.9 (MTY) - 102.9 FM - XHMG-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	102.9 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
FMTÚ (MTY) - Online - www.mmradio.com - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	américa, corridos tumbados	AAC 93 kbps
Globo 88.1 (Monterrey) - 88.1 FM - XHJM-FM - MVS Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	88.1 fm, adult contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps
MILENIO RADIO 103.7 (MTY) - 103.7 HD3 - XHTKR-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	103.7 fm, 80s	AAC 93 kbps
PREMIER 91.7 (MTY) - 91.7 FM - XHXL-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	91.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
LA GRAN AW 101.3 (MTY) - 101.3 FM - XHAW-FM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	101.3 fm, américa	AAC 93 kbps
LA VOZ 1190 (MTY) - 1190 AM - XECT-AM - La Voz Radio / Núcleo Radio Monterrey - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1190 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 88.5 (Monterrey) - 88.5 FM - XHWAG-FM - Radiópolis - Monterrey, Nuevo León	88.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
LA SABROSITA 95.7 (MTY) - 95.7 FM - XHRK-FM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	95.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
Norteñisima	—	AAC
MILENIO RADIO 1090 (MTY) - 1090 AM - XEAU-AM - Multimedios Radio - Monterrey, Nuevo León	1090 am, am	AAC 93 kbps
BJB 570 (Monterrey) - 570 AM - XEBJB-AM - Grupo Radio Alegría - Monterrey, Nuevo León	570 am, am	AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Santiago

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura y Museo Santiago
El Obispado
La Milarca
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Allende
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo MARCO
Museo de Historia Mexicana
Museo del Noreste (MUNE)
Museo del Obispado
Museo del Palacio
Museo La Milarca
Museo Metropolitano de Monterrey
Museo Palacio Municipal de Allende NL.
Planetario Alfa
Salón de la Fama del Beisbol Mexicano

Libraries in Santiago

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
BiblioTEC Valle Alto		0.0
Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin		0.0
Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin		0.0
Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin		0.0
Biblioteca Benjamin Franklin		0.0
Biblioteca Central del Estado Fray Servando Teresa de Mier		0.0
Biblioteca Los Pinos		0.0
Biblioteca Municipal		0.0
Biblioteca Pública		0.0
Biblioteca Pública "3 Caminos"		0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Trinidad Caballero de Peña		0.0
C. Pilar Treviño		0.0
C. Pilar Treviño		0.0
C. Pilar Treviño		0.0
C. Pilar Treviño		0.0
Plaza Biblioteca Zertuche		0.0

Farmers Markets in Santiago

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado La Florida
Multicomercial Guadalupe

Hotels in Santiago

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Hacienda Cola de Caballo

Posada de Colores

Restaurants in Santiago

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Charro

Elotes Miguel

Huajito

La Carita

Las Palomas

Los Arcos

Merendero Tino

Primo Lalo

Restaurant Garcia G.

Tacos Isidro's

Tacos Reyes

Tio Poncho

Udini

Cafes in Santiago

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hanuman

Cinemas in Santiago

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinepolis

Monuments in Santiago

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiosco Plaza Cercado

Mirador de Santiago

Gas Stations in Santiago

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Distribuidora Almaguer

MX #1087996875

MX #2318335212

MX #926334509

Oxxo gas

Pemex

Banks in Santiago

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Afirme

Banamex

Bancomer

Banorte

Santander

Breweries in Santiago

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Modelorama
Tecate Six
Tecate SIX

Stadiums & Teams in Santiago

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Santiago

25 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Monterrey International Airport	MTY	Large Airport
Del Norte International Airport	NTR	Medium Airport
Aerodeportes Airfield	—	Small Airport
Captain Roberto Chavez Balderas Airport	—	Small Airport
Cerro de Enmedio Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Charming Campestre Airport	—	Small Airport
Ciénega del Toro Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Club Aereo Francisco Lobo Airport	—	Small Airport
Club de Vuelo Cadereyta Airfield	—	Small Airport
El Carrizo Airport	—	Small Airport
El Guajuco Airport	—	Small Airport
El Ranchito Airport	—	Small Airport
Francisco Bruno Barrera Airport	—	Small Airport
Guadalupe Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Hacienda Tulapan Airport	—	Small Airport
Los Algodones Airport	—	Small Airport
Montemorelos Airport	—	Small Airport
Piedras Blancas Airport	—	Small Airport
Rancho El Huarache Airport	—	Small Airport
Rancho La Nutria Airport	—	Small Airport
Rancho Las Palmas Airfield	—	Small Airport
Rancho San Francisco Airport	—	Small Airport
San Rafael Airport	—	Small Airport
Sergio Perez de León Airport	—	Small Airport
Sotolar Airport	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Santiago

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Administracion Postal El Cercado

Treatment Centers in Santiago

31 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Centro de Salud Contreras
Centro de Salud Contreras
Centro de Salud Fomerrey XXI
Centro de Salud Fomerrey XXI
Centro Ofralmologico Club de Leones Guadalupe
Centro Ofralmologico Club de Leones Guadalupe
CHRISTUS MUGUERZA Clínica San Pedro
CHRISTUS MUGUERZA Clínica San Pedro
CLINICA ABDO
Clínica de atención integral al autismo
Clínica de atención integral al autismo
Clínica de atención integral al autismo
Clinica Tec Medical Center
Clinica Tec Medical Center
Clinica Tec Medical Center
Consultorio Médico Santa María
DentalMedics
DOC
DOC
Dr. Candelario Rodríguez Vivián - Dermatólogo
Dr. Candelario Rodríguez Vivián - Dermatólogo
Dr. Candelario Rodríguez Vivián - Dermatólogo
Medicina Física y Rehabilitación
Medicina Física y Rehabilitación
Medicina Física y Rehabilitación
Salud Dignahey
Salud Dignahey
Salud Dignahey
UMF #5
UMF #5
UMF #5

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santiago

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Capilla El Seño de la Misericordia
Capilla Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Capilla Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Capilla San Gerardo Maria Mayela
Capilla San Judas Tadeo
Capilla Santo Niño de Praga
Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Día
Parroquia de Santiago Apóstol
Parroquia Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
Parroquia San Jose Obrero
Parroquia San Pedro Apostol
Siervas de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo (SNSJ)

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Waterfalls

Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors

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Quick Facts

Timezone

America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 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

What is the population of Santiago?

Santiago has a population of 36,840 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 424.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago?

Santiago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.2 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago?

The job market in Santiago is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,179 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Bosques de San Pedro 1,817 pop · 12.3 mi Ciudad de Allende 26,065 pop · 13.4 mi Monte Kristal 5,640 pop · 13.9 mi Jardines de la Silla 53,742 pop · 14.3 mi Valle de Vaquerías 2,908 pop · 14.3 mi Héctor Caballero 5,812 pop · 14.6 mi Valle de Juárez 1,119 pop · 14.7 mi Cadereyta Jiménez 68,111 pop · 14.7 mi Cadereyta 67,994 pop · 15.2 mi Ciudad Benito Juárez 308,285 pop · 15.7 mi San Antonio 2,391 pop · 15.9 mi Guadalupe 673,616 pop · 18.6 mi Congregación Calles 1,142 pop · 19.4 mi Loma la Paz 5,629 pop · 19.8 mi

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