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Santiago Tutla, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Tutla is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 981. Elevation: 410 ft (125 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

981 Population 2/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
95.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population981
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain95.5 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Population981
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Coordinates17.1936°, -95.3734°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation95.5 inches (2,425 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Tutla

Santiago Tutla is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 981. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Tutla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Tutla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area447.9 sq mi (1,160.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.1936°N, 95.3734°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.5"
151% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 21.42"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,811 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 110 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 147 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 62 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 71 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 17 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 125 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 82 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 97 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 33 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 78 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 146 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 138 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 112 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 54 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 36 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 288 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 181 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 192 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 225 km
2010 Karl Category 3 242 km
2005 Stan Category 1 164 km
1998 Lester Category 2 300 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 233 km
1997 Rick Category 1 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 109 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 21.4 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 21.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in

Santiago Tutla has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.4") and April the driest (1.3").

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Airports Near Santiago Tutla

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
El Cubilete AirportSmall Airport
Moralar AirstripSmall 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 Tutla

What is the population of Santiago Tutla?

Santiago Tutla has a population of 981 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 447.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Tutla?

Santiago Tutla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 95.5 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Tutla?

The job market in Santiago Tutla is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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