Santiago Petlacala, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santiago Petlacala is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 980. Elevation: 7,178 ft (2,188 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 980 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,178 ft (2,188 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.2994°, -98.2886° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.7 inches (907 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago Petlacala
Santiago Petlacala is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 980. The city sits at an elevation of 7,178 feet (2,188 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,178 ft (2,188 m) |
| Area | 381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2994°N, 98.2886°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 140 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 92 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 112 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 124 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 140 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 67 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 129 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 91 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 90 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 149 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 117 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in |
Santiago Petlacala has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.4").
Airports Near Santiago Petlacala
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Santa Cruz | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santiago Petlacala?
Santiago Petlacala has a population of 980 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 381.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago Petlacala?
Santiago Petlacala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.
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