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Santiago Zoochila, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santiago Zoochila is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 374. Elevation: 5,010 ft (1,527 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

374 Population 3/sq mi density
5,010 ft Elevation 1,527 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
69.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population374
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.0%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain69.0 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation5,010 ft (1,527 m)
Population374
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,010 ft (1,527 m)
Coordinates17.2207°, -96.2419°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation69.0 inches (1,752 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santiago Zoochila

Santiago Zoochila is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 374. The city sits at an elevation of 5,010 feet (1,527 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 12 business establishments.

Income: Santiago Zoochila vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)12

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santiago Zoochila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,010 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,010 ft (1,527 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.2207°N, 96.2419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.0"
82% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,008 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 149 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 149 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 81 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 140 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 109 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 114 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 12 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 143 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 141 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 48 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 135 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 116 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 230 km
2024 John Category 3 291 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 148 km
2017 Max Category 1 289 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 274 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 168 km
2010 Karl Category 3 196 km
2005 Stan Category 1 209 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 183 km
1997 Rick Category 1 149 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 295 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 6 113 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 11.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 11.7 in
August 67°F (19°C) 11.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 6.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in

Santiago Zoochila has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Santiago Zoochila

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria
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Radio Stations near Santiago Zoochila

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Santiago Zoochila

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Community museum

Libraries in Santiago Zoochila

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pública municipal Dionicio Lopez Chavez0.0

Farmers Markets in Santiago Zoochila

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal

Clinics in Santiago Zoochila

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica

Airports Near Santiago Zoochila

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán 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 Zoochila

What is the population of Santiago Zoochila?

Santiago Zoochila has a population of 374 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santiago Zoochila?

Santiago Zoochila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.0 inches.

How is the job market in Santiago Zoochila?

Santiago Zoochila has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 12 business establishments in the area.

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