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Santiago Tlatepusco, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Tlatepusco is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 567. Elevation: 951 ft (290 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

567 Population 3/sq mi density
951 ft Elevation 290 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
84.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population567
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain84.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Population567
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Coordinates17.8253°, -96.5103°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.5 inches (2,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Tlatepusco

Santiago Tlatepusco is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 567. The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet (290 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 84.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Tlatepusco vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Tlatepusco 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 316 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 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 951 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation951 ft (290 m)
Area223.7 sq mi (579.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.8253°N, 96.5103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.24"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

367 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 116 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 92 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 76 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 83 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 75 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 124 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 111 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 115 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 107 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 86 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 78 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 124 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 15 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 130 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 77 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 96 km
Apr 14, 2019 4 km SSE of Constitución Mexicana, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 52 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 255 km
2024 John Category 3 288 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 214 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 242 km
2017 Max Category 1 283 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 209 km
2010 Karl Category 3 123 km
2007 Dean Category 2 298 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 298 km
2005 Stan Category 1 191 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 234 km
1997 Rick Category 2 214 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 156 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 161 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 168 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 185 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 190 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 14.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 17.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 16.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 16.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 10.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Santiago Tlatepusco has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 96.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.2") and March the driest (1.9").

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Airports Near Santiago Tlatepusco

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Tlatepusco

What is the population of Santiago Tlatepusco?

Santiago Tlatepusco has a population of 567 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 223.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Tlatepusco?

Santiago Tlatepusco 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 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Tlatepusco?

The job market in Santiago Tlatepusco is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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