Santiago Yolomécatl, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santiago Yolomécatl is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,879. Elevation: 7,054 ft (2,150 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°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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About Santiago Yolomécatl
Santiago Yolomécatl is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km2.
It is part of the Teposcolula District in the center of the Mixteca Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,879 |
| Population Density | 98 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,054 ft (2,150 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.4718°, -97.5697° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.3 inches (669 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santiago Yolomécatl
Santiago Yolomécatl is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,879. The city sits at an elevation of 7,054 feet (2,150 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,054 ft (2,150 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 98/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4718°N, 97.5697°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 147 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 134 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 130 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 130 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 176 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in |
Santiago Yolomécatl has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 56°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.2").
Museums in Santiago Yolomécatl
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros" | ||||
| Museo de historia |
Farmers Markets in Santiago Yolomécatl
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Airports Near Santiago Yolomécatl
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | 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 Yolomécatl?
Santiago Yolomécatl has a population of 1,879 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 19.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santiago Yolomécatl?
Santiago Yolomécatl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.
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