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Santiago Tapextla, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Tapextla is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,422. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,422 Population 4/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
66.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santiago Tapextla

Santiago Tapextla is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southeastern Mexico and is the westernmost municipality in Oaxaca. The municipality covers an area of 128.8 km2.
It is located in the Jamiltepec District in the west of the Costa Region.

People

Population1,422
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain66.6 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Population1,422
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Coordinates16.3412°, -98.4474°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation66.6 inches (1,692 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Tapextla

Santiago Tapextla is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,422. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Tapextla vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Tapextla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°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 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area330.9 sq mi (857.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.3412°N, 98.4474°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,756 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 29 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 51 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 50 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 57 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 25 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 54 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 71 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 127 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 60 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 40 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 15 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 21 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 37 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 50 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 64 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 77 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 35 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 65 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 8 km
2024 John Category 3 52 km
2023 Otis Category 5 136 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 298 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 184 km
2017 Max Category 1 63 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 195 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 61 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 138 km
2006 John Category 3 231 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 300 km
2000 Carlotta Category 1 278 km
1998 Lester Category 2 227 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 17 km
1997 Rick Category 2 76 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 273 km
1996 Boris Category 1 194 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 234 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 70 km
1984 Odile Category 2 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 19 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 95 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 72 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 51 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 147 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 29 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 29 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 57 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 111 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
February 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Santiago Tapextla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Santiago Tapextla

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Telesecundaria
Gabriela Mistral
Primaria Benito Juarez
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Radio Stations near Santiago Tapextla

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORBITA DIGITAL 106.1 (Juchitán) - 106.1 FM - XHGCY-FM - Guna Caa Yuni Xhiña, A.C. - Juchitán, Oaxaca 106.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps

Airports Near Santiago Tapextla

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Ta Lo De SotoSmall Airport
Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz AirportSmall Airport
Pinotepa Nacional AirportSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santiago Tapextla

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sagrada Familia

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 Tapextla

What is the population of Santiago Tapextla?

Santiago Tapextla has a population of 1,422 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 330.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Tapextla?

Santiago Tapextla 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 82°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Tapextla?

The job market in Santiago Tapextla is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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