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Santo Domingo Roayaga, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santo Domingo Roayaga is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 583. Elevation: 5,302 ft (1,616 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

583 Population 5/sq mi density
5,302 ft Elevation 1,616 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
108.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population583
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain108.6 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation5,302 ft (1,616 m)
Population583
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,302 ft (1,616 m)
Coordinates17.3378°, -96.1148°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation108.6 inches (2,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Domingo Roayaga

Santo Domingo Roayaga is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 583. The city sits at an elevation of 5,302 feet (1,616 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Santo Domingo Roayaga vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santo Domingo Roayaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 108.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,302 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,302 ft (1,616 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates17.3378°N, 96.1148°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.6"
186% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,034 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 62 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 136 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 98 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 97 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 30 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 138 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 113 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 125 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 122 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 46 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 139 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 131 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 108 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 117 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 149 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 121 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Jan 17, 2020 6 km NE of Ixtepec, Mexico M5.2 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 249 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 163 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 268 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 187 km
2010 Karl Category 3 188 km
2005 Stan Category 1 190 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 200 km
1997 Rick Category 1 160 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 6 120 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
February 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 15.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 18.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 17.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 18.0 in Wettest
October 65°F (19°C) 11.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 6.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Coldest

Santo Domingo Roayaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 105.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.0") and March the driest (2.1").

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Libraries in Santo Domingo Roayaga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pública municipal Dionicio Lopez Chavez0.0

Airports Near Santo Domingo Roayaga

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall 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 Santo Domingo Roayaga

What is the population of Santo Domingo Roayaga?

Santo Domingo Roayaga has a population of 583 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Domingo Roayaga?

Santo Domingo Roayaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.6 inches.

How is the job market in Santo Domingo Roayaga?

The job market in Santo Domingo Roayaga is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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